706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership 706-798 Special Topic Communication in Effective Leadership

January 17, 2004January 17, 2004

P. Johnson, S. Lopez, L. Martin, M. Sidaoui, & J. ThompsonP. Johnson, S. Lopez, L. Martin, M. Sidaoui, & J. Thompson

Dr. Patricia MitchellDr. Patricia Mitchell

Kofi Annan Kofi Annan United Nations—Secretary-General United Nations—Secretary-General

“We must put people at the center of everything we do. No calling is more noble, and no responsibility greater, than that

of enabling men, women and children, in cities and villages around the world, to make their lives better.”

-CBC News: October 2001. January 11, 2004.

BiographyBiography

1938—Born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana.

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1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

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1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

1958—Enrolled at the University of Science

and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.

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1954-57—Attended an elite boarding school in Ghana.

1958—Enrolled at the University of Science

and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.

1961—Transferred to and graduated from McAlester College in St. Paul Minnesota.

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1972—Earned a master’s degree in management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

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Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

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Married to Nane Lagergren, a Swedish artist and lawyer.

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1962—Began working at the United Nations.

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1977—Became the seventh Secretary General of the United Nations.

1962—Began working at the United Nations.

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• Faced enormous challenges

• Won widespread approval and support

• Promoted humanitarian intervention

• Does not shy away from controversial issues

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2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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2001—Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Leadership StyleLeadership Style

“Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001

Leadership StyleLeadership Style

Charismatic and Transformational leadership styles…

“Even though . . . I am by nature a conciliator. . . I can hold the line when issues or principle are involved.” - Interview with the BBC, March 21, 2001

Leadership StyleLeadership Style

Able to articulate a clear compelling vision of what needs to be accomplished …

Leadership StyleLeadership Style

He transforms the awareness into action by shaping, altering and elevating the motives, values and goals of those around him. …

Communication Communication StyleStyle

2002—Kofi Annan’s speaking engagement at the Yale center for The Study of Globalization.

Communication Communication StyleStyle

"I'm not one of those who believes that you have to pound the table or shout to be tough!"

- Interview with the BBC, Nov. 17, 1998

Communication Communication StyleStyle

Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.

Communication Communication StyleStyle

Hand gestures and slight facial expressions.

Communication Communication Style—ClosingStyle—Closing

“You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)

Communication Communication Style—ClosingStyle—Closing

Kofi Annan calmness and wisdom allows him to deliver powerful messages.

“You have to listen to not only what is being said, but what is not said -- which is often more important than what they say. -From Kofi Annan: Center of the Storm (PBS Documentary)

ConclusionConclusion

“We are operating in a world which is quite brutal and there are some very wicked people around. Nobody denies that. But in the business I am in, we sometimes have to shake

the hand of the aggressor, to lend them an ear, in order to save lives.”- Interview with The New York Times, December 29, 1998

ConclusionConclusion

With a showdown looming in the Middle East, Annan's greatest challenge is yet to come.

“A good leader must also be a good follower.” -Interview with The New York Times, Feb. 9, 1997

ConclusionConclusion

Kofi Annan, Secretary-General travels to Sesame Street to teach conflict resolution

to the world's next generation.