Leadership Essentials for a Changing World Maintaining Your Authenticity

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18th Annual HACULatino Higher Education Leadership Institute

Sofía Martínez Ramos, M.B.A, Ph.D.Luminario Education Strategies

sramos1984@gmail.com 520-471-1995

Goal Inventory

1. Goals for today - Why are you here?

2. Career goal short term and long term

3. Name

4. Email

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Are you woke?

https://www.essence.com/news/colin-kaepernick-plane-aid-somalia/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/local/charlottesville-timeline/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/18/children-separated-parents-us-border-held-cages-texas-warehouse/

https://www.psuunderground.com/tag/lgbt-march/

https://apnews.com/b471f0b7b0fb404a9acb7614682fd91b

https://www.essence.com/news/colin-kaepernick-plane-aid-somalia/

R U Woke?

Woke: Adjective INFORMAL U.S.

alert to injustice in society, especially racism.

"we need to stay angry, and stay woke”

Disruptive vs. Authentic vs. Status Quo

How does being woke fit into your leadership style?

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Are you woke?

W e l c o me

O t h e r s - with

K i n d n e ss - always

E v e r y o n e

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Critical Race Theory

Racism/bias exists

Inequity exists

Affects everyone

Part of leader’s job

E v e r y o n e - regardless of identity, religion, ideology, politics!

Our Higher ED Responsibility

• Create a safe space for learning & growth for all

• Prepare next generation of scholars / leaders

• Critical thinkers & problem solvers

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Leadership Challenges of Today:

• Students confront Border patrol on campus and get arrested

• Black Student is beat up by 2 white students but not arrested/charged

• Female Deans sue for history of inequity in pay and win

• DACA students witness deportations and ICE raids – fear and anger

• Mexican American Studies challenged in courts – Ban over 100 books

• LGBTQ rights are under attack

• Hate speech and hate crime increased

• Demonstrations, anger, hurt, demoralizing of students, faculty, staff

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Why are we here - what really matters?

Who are you growing? Who are you empowering?

Are there consequences?

Is

Authentic,

Disruptive,

Change agent

Leadership

Necessary for Change?

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What does it look like?

Do Institution Mandates or Roles Create Conflict for leaders?

✓ Resource management

✓ Money management

✓ Image management

✓ Conflict management

✓ Strategic plan with metrics

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Call to Action

ACE tracks trends of the presidency – every 6 years

Latino Representation in Presidency of Colleges and Universities:

Change depends on us!

What is the message here?

Ref: The American College President Study, 2017

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You have to dream it

12Look to left , look to the right ….

We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants

We have to be strengths based –promote- advance

We have to create an impetus a movement for change

– Training programs

– Mentors

– Champion

– Key Committee assignments

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Goals of the day:

✓ Leave HACU ready to part of solution

✓ Understand yourself as a leader

✓ Understanding of challenges HED faces

✓ Promote Latino pride and respect for difference

✓ Be woke and ready to provide safe spaces for other

✓ Lead with pride, integrity and ready to grow others14

It is not easy to be a change agent or thrive in Predominantly White Spaces

“I feel like Sisyphus eternally pushing a boulder up the hill, only to have it roll down and start all over again!”

Cecilia Burciaga

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Persistent Intentionality

Corazon, Coraje, Servicio al Projimolead with heart, understanding and courage, serve others

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“The wall runs counter to higher education’s most basic educational mission and should be opposed!

“My mission has been to keep the doors to our community open. That does not mean building fences or walls. It means quite the opposite.”

Dr. Juliet Garcia, UT Brownsville-TSC President

fought a proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall.

It was to split campus in half. (2007).

What are skills do you need?

• Money Management: budgets, resources

• People Management: human resources

• Conflict Management: safety mission focused

• Image Management: grants and students perceptions

• Strategic Planning: mission based leadership plan

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Authentic Leadership ValuesIntegrate your values, culture and community needs into your leadership

• You cannot control the challenges the will come

• You can only control how you react to them

• Know system, protocols, people, politics inside out

• Build allies, mentors, champions

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What is your leadership Style?

Disruptive Leadership: Are you decisive ready to change and right wrongs

Authentic Leadership: Are you true to yourself and understands social justice issues

Corazón, Coraje y Servicio al Prójimo

Status Quo: Self-perpetuating tradition based

https://www.fastcompany.com/3052725/5-habits-of-truly-disruptive-leaders

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Authentic and Disruptive Leadership

If you are a change agent you must:

• Expect resistance conflict, change is hard.

• Facilitate dialogue get input, buy-in.

• Don’t rush, do your homework.

• Build allies and community.

• Be decisive not reckless - tomorrow is another opportunity

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We are Change Agents Going Uphill Based on Four Agreements and Toltec Wisdom by Miguel Ruiz

1. Be Impeccable with your Word:Speak clearly, with respect and integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid judgment, criticism.

2. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Words reflect one’s reality and perceptions. Focus on mission not individual words.

3. Don’t Make Assumptions:Ask questions for clarity and say what you really want. Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

4. Always Do Your Best:Best changes over time. Focus on positive outcomes and embrace possibilities.

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Look to left , look to the right ...

You are only as strong as you believe.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

Learn everything you can at each step of ladder

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Do Workbook Activity to plan your path!

Be a strengths based mentor or champion

Grow yourself and others

• Be a mentor, get a mentor, ask for help and clarification.

• Provide insider information – help others avoid pitfalls.

• Translate unwritten rules and expectations for others.

• Support authentic leadership and change agents.

• Build networks to share information, develop support systems.

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Money Management SkillsStart learning day one

Budgets

Money in and money out

Fundraising

Raise and manage funds

Enrollment Management

Understand enrollment formulas, i.e. in-state, international etc.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Understand opportunities spinoffs to benefit the institution

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You are learning growing as you go…

Academic/Student Outcomesresearch, curriculum, learning outcomes, student success, recruitment, retention and degree or goal attainment.

Facilities Managementmaintain and update facilities and equipment, best physical environment,

Risk Managementunderstand institutional vulnerabilities and laws, i.e. EEO, Title IX, ADA, and how to protect them.

Outreach, Marketing, Public and Media Relations Lead enrollment increases; manage image, news cycle and controversy.

DiversityPromote diversity and inclusion - address needs/challenges of populations

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S.W.O.T. Self-Assess for Action Plan

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I. Target Position – list your ultimate or long-term career goal and the steps needed to get there.

II. Strengths/Opportunities/Skills – list your current strengths and opportunities aligned to help you meet your short or long term goals.

III. Threats/Challenges – identify challenges which may deter your goals, i.e. lack of training, staff, space, outside competition, mentor.

IV. Action Items – list steps you will take to move toward your goals, i.e. training, mentoring, partnerships.

V. Metrics – decide how you will measure your progress and adjust, as needed, to keep moving towards your goals.

Examples of possible

OPPORTUNITIES

Examples of possible

THREATS

− Trust of your supervisor / mentor / champion

− Funding for professional development

− Supportive administration

− Campus committee work

− Community partnerships

− Resources to advance

− You teach/mentor and develop other leaders

− Support from peers and networks

− Knowledge sharing by peers and leaders

− Develop effective teams to share workload

− Take leadership courses build your skills

− Cultivate notability in other disciplines

− Crossing train yourself and others

− Do not plan your career trajectory

− Self - doubt , fear, defeatist attitude

− Poor organizational skills

− Procrastination

− Making assumptions

− Poor conflict diffuser

− Avoid confrontation / Ignore problems

− Judgmental attitude

− Poor consistency

− Not proactive

− Risk averse

− Do not grow others

− Lack translator of unwritten rules/expectations

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Examples of possible

STRENGTHS

Examples of:

WEAKNESSES/CHALLENGES

− Communication

− Critical thinker

− Creative thinker

− Patience /compassion

− Listening skills

− Dignified

− Intuition

− Innovator - thought leader

− Speaking skills

− Quick learner/focused ready to learn /grow

− Honest /reliable/ethical

− Understand macro and micro implications

− Build teams and synergy

− Afraid to move up ranks

− Imposter Syndrome

− Too humble - do not own your accomplishments

− Do not develop allies

− Do not plan your advancement

− Do not ask questions or seek guidance

− Do not have a mentor or champion

− Do not work to develop relationships/networks

− Overload and overwhelm / Burnout

− Misdirected energies

− Cannot say no

− Becoming too personal with team/followers

− Do not delegate, spread yourself too thin

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Leadership Skills Needed:

Manage People

Manage Conflict

Manage Money

Manage Strategic Plan goals and metrics

Manage institutional image and your own

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Manage People

Human Resources Management hire, grow, and develop excellent faculty, staff and administrators.

Quality of Relationships/Interactionsget along inspire trust, develop efficient teams, focus on goals, resolve conflicts.

Communication and Persuasion SkillsGet ideas across clearly, influence with public speaking, writing and listening, skills,

Conflict Resolutionconflict is inevitable, learn to diffuse, promote innovation with focus on mission, vision, goals.

Board and Community Relations maintain this relationship - they are critical to both institution and leader success.

Multiculturalism and Inclusion increase diversity, cultivate cultural competency and create inclusive environment.

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✓ Based on mission, vision, goals

✓ Provides guide for action includes metrics and timelines.

✓ Sets and communicates institutional priorities

✓ It helps focus energy and efforts

✓ Gets organization moving towards same goals/vision together.

✓ Data driven – where are we now: where do we want to be?

Strategic Planning SkillsUnderstand big picture and how to move agenda forward

Key skills: negotiation, communication, articulate ideas, mediate, negotiate, and leading and moving agenda forward.

Understand entire organization and units and metrics for measurement

Academic/Student Outcomesresearch, curriculum, learning outcomes, student success, recruitment, retention and degree or goal attainment.

Facilities Managementmaintain and update facilities and equipment, best physical environment,

Risk Management

understand institutional vulnerabilities and laws, i.e. EEO, Title IX, ADA, and how to protect them.

Outreach, Marketing, Public and Media Relations Lead enrollment increases; manage image, news cycle and controversy.

DiversityPromote diversity and inclusion - address needs/challenges of populations

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People Management Skills

• Human Resources Management – manage talent, hire, grow, and develop excellent faculty, staff and administrators.

• Quality of Relationships/Interactions - respect, collaborate, get along with others. Set high standard for treating all people, all ranks.

• Communication Skills – listening, public speaking, getting ideas across.

• Conflict Resolution – conflict is inevitable – learn to diffuse and focus on path forward which reflects mission, vision, goals of institution.

• Persuasion – ability to influence top to bottom to carry an agenda forward.

• Board and Community Relations – key relationships to understand and maintain - they are critical to both institution and leader success.

• Multiculturalism and Inclusion – cultural competency, respect and honor difference, learn how to create an environment of inclusion.

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Be Bold and Strategic

• Trust and foster the leader in you and in others.

• Nominate Latinos/URM’s for awards, committees

• Plan and support their advancement and yours.

• It is good to share your accomplishments.

• Skill build, challenge yourself and continuously seek growth!

• Seek trainings, leadership/professional development opportunities.

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Leadership Opportunities

✓ Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – Leadership Academy

✓ Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) – UC Berkeley

✓ American Council on Education (ACE) – ACE Leadership

✓ American Association of University Women (AAUW)

✓ American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHEE)

✓ Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute

✓ Penn Center for Aspiring Leaders – MSI Aspiring Leaders Program

✓ ASU & Georgetown – Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership

✓ National Community College Hispanic Council – Leadership Fellows Program

Partial list refer to your workbook for more opportunities 35

Are you woke? W e l c o me

O t h e r s

K i n d n e ss,

E v e r y o n e

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Are you authentic?

Are you a change agent?

If a tortilla can rise so can you!

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Concurrent Roundtable Workshops:How to excel and move up the ranks

Choose one 55 minute case study session to be followed by a 55 minute action driven session:

1) Myron Anderson, Ph.D., Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, The University of Texas at San Antonio

2) Edward Bush, Ph.D., President, Consumes River College

3) Robert Montañez, Ph.D., Vice President of Instruction and Student Learning, Cosumnes River College

4) Rickey Hall, Vice President for Minority Affairs & Diversity, University of Washington

5) Veronica Mendez, Vice President for Business Affairs, The University of Texas at San Antonio

6) Yolanda Treviño, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President of Strategy, Planning and Assessment and OVP for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University

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