we europe 2015: transformational leadership of a working mother
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Transformational Leadership
• Transform– To change in form, appearance, or structure;
metamorphose– To change in condition, nature, or character; convert
• Lead– To go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort– To conduct by holding and guiding
*Definitions from dictionary.com
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My Leadership Path
EducationBachelors Degree Masters Degree Medical Device Certificate
SWE LeadershipSection President Region Governor Society President
On the Job Experience Design Engineer Project Engineer / Manager Functional Leader
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My Leadership Path1994 1998 2004 2006 2008 2012
Section Committee
Section Committee Member/Chair
Section Secretary
Section Vice President
Section President
COR
Society Committee Member
Region H Secretary
Region H Lt. Gov.
Region H Governor
Dir. of Regions
Dir. of Membership
Pres.-Elect
- Board of Directors
- Region- Society Committee- Section
- COR (Prior Senate)
Engineering Student
Mechanical Design Engineer
2014President
Program Manager
Functional Leader
Project Engineer
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Working Mother
Lukas10 years old, 4th grade
Kyra8 years old, 2nd grade
KevinHigh School Math Teacher & Coach
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A Lifetime of Opportunity
A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning• Inspirational Connections• Personal Success
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A Lifetime of Opportunity
A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning
– Influence without Authority
• Inspirational Connections– Active Listening
• Personal Success– Sponsorship and Branding
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Lifelong Learning – Influence without Authority
• Currencies: Exchange and reciprocity, what is valued
• Types of Currencies:– Inspiration related– Task related– Position related– Relationship related– Personal
• Identifying currencies of others
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Inspirational Connections
Inspirational Connections• The Smart Talk Trap• Active Listening
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Inspirational Connections – Active Listening
Inspirational Connections• Active Listening
– Fully Present• Show respect, keep quiet
– Reflecting• Confirm assessments
• Listening Skills Practice
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/leading_in_the_21st_century/the_executives_guide_to_better_listening
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Inspirational Connections – Active Listening
• Listening Skills Practice– Speaker: Speak about topic for 5 minutes. Provide
feedback to Listener after the practice ends.– Listener: Practice being fully present and reflecting
• Feedback Discussion– Reinforce desired behaviors– Develop desired behaviors
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Personal Success – Sponsorship and Branding
Personal Success• Sponsorship and Branding
– What Do You Do?– Managing Sponsor Relationships
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Personal Success – Managing Sponsor Relationships
Sponsorship
• Who is your sponsor?
• Where do you need the most sponsorship help?– Project Scope, Schedule, Resources– Company Culture– Career– Other
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Personal Success – Managing Sponsor Relationships
• Sponsor Needs– Data to make decisions– Progress reporting and issue management– Clear ask / what you want them to do– Performance
• Managing Sponsor Relationship– Don’t assume the sponsor’s role– Educate as well as inform– Keep it simple and relevant to them– Have an exit plan
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Putting It All Together
A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning
– Influence without Authority
• Inspirational Connections– Active Listening
• Personal Success– Sponsorship and Branding
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Putting It All Together
• Transform– To change in form, appearance, or structure;
metamorphose– To change in condition, nature, or character; convert
• Lead– To go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort– To conduct by holding and guiding
• What’s your plan for transformation?