Kappa Omicron Nu
is pleased to recognize and honor the new members of this Chapter.
Empowerment
Dorothy I. Mitstifer
Executive Director
Kappa Omicron Nu
Mission of Kappa Omicron Nu
. . . is empowered leaders through scholarship, research, and leadership.
Definition
“focusing energy in one’s Circle of Influence. . . . It’s acting with integrity.”
Outcome of Empowerment
. . . is a community worthy of thebest we humans have to offer.
Essence of Empowerment
. . . is enactingthe vision.
Elements of Empowerment
• Vision• Balance of autonomy &
dependence• Courage
Vision is defined
. . . as taking a stand for a preferred future.
Vision implies
• Taking responsibility• Acting congruently• Agreeing to change
Autonomy
. . . in decision making and action relative to service—decisions are made and actions taken based on expertise (knowledge and reason).
Dependence
. . . grows out of a reluctance to risk or to take responsi-bility for the future.
Useful dependency
• Confirms and validates us.• Clarifies organizational
frameworks.• Helps us feel connected.• Protects us from problems.• Helps us learn from others.
Teamwork and Interdependence
. . . are most effective when we operate out of a position of strength.
Courage
• Facing harsh realities.• Examining our own contribution
to problems• Putting our authentic view into
words in a straight-forward manner.
Enacting the Vision
We are most free . . . when we are consistently living in accordance with the highest values. . . . Consistency of the highest sort is empowerment.
Kappa Omicron Nu Chapters
. . . are a key resource for members in gaining empowerment. Herein lies a challenge to chapters.
Welcome toKappa Omicron Nu
The challenge to each of you is to make the Kappa Omicron Nu mission of empowerment a life-long quest.
The Target
and priority of Kappa Omicron Nu is
You
References
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Covey, S. R., Merrill, A. R., & Merrill, R. R. (1965). First things first. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. A. (1995). The leadership challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-bass
Morris, T. (1994). True success: A new philosophy of excellence. New York: Berkley Books.
Nanus, B. (1992). Visionary leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Nanus, B. (1995). The vision retreat: A facilitator’s guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Terry, R. (1993). Authentic leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.