My LeadershipIdentity and Theory

Strengths-Based Leadership

Input

Significance

Communication

Learner

Discipline

Harmony

Input

Achiever

Learner

Significance

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Common StrengthsInput

- “It’s very likely that you read to stimulate your mind, to broaden your perspective, and to explore familiar as well as unfamiliar subjects.”

Learner

- “ You are not inclined to look for the easy way out”

Significance

- “You repeatedly pressure people to excel rather than settle for mediocre results.”

Conference Growth

Courage

- “Fear is at the root of so many of the barriers that women face.” Sheryl

Sandberg, (Lean In)

Collaboration

Trust

Journal Entries

“As a leader, one of my principles is to take the time to build community with your team members and/or the people you are working with.”

“Raise the bar high so that the people around you can work for it. I believe a person will rise to the expectations you set for them.”

“An important principle of leadership is to have a purpose, a vision”

“Work ethic is a component of leadership that is important. My personal principle is to always be learning so you can always be growing and to give 210 degrees!”

Gears Leadership Model

Purpose

Personal

Partnership

Why Gears?

Different sized wheels with teeth that fit together

Work together for one common purpose

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http://www.geekalerts.com/u/gears-of-time-wall-clock.jpg

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Purpose

Personal

Partnership

• Recognize strengths

• Build on strengths

• Work ethic• Courageou

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• Work towards a common purpose

• Be passionate• Strive for

excellence• Motivate

• Build Community

• Recognize teammate’s strengths

• Trust and Collaborate

Questions?