Leadership StylesIntroduction to Peer Leadership

Perspectives on LeadershipAugust 28, 2012

Warm-up

1. What does “peer leadership” look like?• Informal• Leading on the same level• Self-satisfaction• Positive• Representative

What is Peer Leadership?Objective: Identify and prioritize the ideal characteristics of effective leadership.

DiscussionLast class…1. What are various leadership styles that you have learned

about/observed in the past?

2. What kind(s) of leader is/are the easiest for you (personally) to follow? Why? 1. Open minded2. Leads from the front/back (In the time of the butterflies – Julia Alvarez)3. Straightforward and organized, planned4. Balanced – easy going but accomplished5. Focused but willing to listen6. Leads with humor7. Considerate of ideas, compassionate8. “Gets in mud” (on the same level) with those serving 9. Good communicator10. Unique, self-motivated, confident11. relatable

3. What kind of leader do you think you are? What makes you think so?

Please write the following terms and their definitions in your notes under Unit 1 “Group Dynamics and Communication”.

• distributed leadership – characterized by a trust and respect of each member’s contribution to the group. It happens most effectively when people at all levels engage in the action, accepting leadership and taking initiative in their particular areas of expertise.

• instrumental leader (task-oriented leader) - an individual who tries to keep the group moving toward its goals

• transformational leader – one who generates positive changes within the group and who is concerned with helping each member of the group

• authoritarian/autocratic leader - an individual who leads by giving orders while accepting little input from others

Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles (cont’d)

• democratic leader - an individual who leads by trying to reach a consensus

• laissez-faire leader - an individual who leads by being highly permissive

• designated leader – one who is appointed or elected by the group

• emergent leader – one who arises to a leadership position from within the group

Questions to Consider

1. With these terms in mind what kind of leader would you like to be?

2. What are some practical things you do to lead in your various spheres of influence?

3. What are some pros and cons of each type of leadership role and leadership style?

4. What are some quick and easy ways to ensure a comfortable transition into your role as a peer leader?

Name/Traditions Activity

Other Ideas?

HomeworkCreate a montage of words and pictures which describes yourself to your peers and your community. This should represent how you view yourself, not necessarily how you want others to view you, although the two will coincide.

•8 ½ x 11” paper•color•No actual pictures of yourself•Name on back

SCA Business1. SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE (September 2 – September 20)

- competitions to encourage donations- collection- packaging- promote in your homeroom/classes- delivery – coordinate with school and advisors

2. STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE (September 23 – November 15) – calendar with specific dates of events to by posted on my wiki as soon as it becomes available. - Raise awareness and come up with new, creative ideas- Help with competitions and “fundraisers”- Go to events – see calendar- Delivering boxes to teachers (before school)- Packaging cans (before/after school)

SCA Business 3. HOMECOMING (September 23 – October 5)*see Homecoming docVoting (Sep 23 – Oct 4) – contingent upon HR schedule - nominations (seniors only) - vote (whole school) - bios and pictures on ppt for each candidateParade – Oct. 4Pep rally – Oct. 4Dance – Oct 5 - Tickets - DJ - decorations - see "dance setup" docCeremony – Oct. 4 - Cars - Flowers - ROTC - MC - Communicate info to nominees and families - Alumni

SCA Business

4. FRESHMAN ELECTIONS (Freshmen and Sophomore Class Advisors) (September 19 – October 7)

Intro to SCA – calendar – interest meeting – why should they join? What are their ideas? ApplicationsDeclaration dayVideosCampaigningVoting"Installation" – Officer Prep (after school)

SCA Business3 committee roles/responsibilities

Suggestions• Meet with class councils and entire council to discuss new ideas, timeline, needs, etc.

• Send in announcements

• Start publicizing upcoming events

• Meet with committee advisors to discuss needs, timeline, meeting plans, etc. *