THE DECLINE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR SOCIETY.

Presented by: Thabiso J. Mogane. @

Tshwane University of Technology(TUT)

LEADERSHIP

You do not have to be a superstar or an overachiever to lead; you just need to care about something and do something about it. It doesn’t have to be BIG, just do something. Every great chance starts small, you just need to take that first step, not because you necessarily have the authority or responsibility, but because your care, (Kouzes & Posner, 2014).

LEADERSHIP

Leadership is defined as a commitment to influence others to work diligently toward achieving their goals.

Leadership can be hard to define and it means different things to different people-Perspective Oriented.

AN EFFECTIVE LEADER:

• Creates an inspiring vision of the future.• Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision.• Manages delivery of the vision.• Coaches and builds a team, so that it is more effective at achieving the vision.

(Bennis & Nanus, 1975).

THE DECLINE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP

POLITICISING & PROBLEMATISING LEADERSHIP

Character is POWER. - Booker T. Washington

• Be bold in leadership. • Be punctual (lead by example). • Establish and maintain order. • Know your limitations. • Use your authority wisely, don’t abuse

it. • Demonstrate love and respect. • Be able to teach and train.

(Kenoly, 2008).

Lack of leadership-Its impact on the society

- Lao-Tzu

Recommendations

1. Learn from mistakes of those who have lead before you, seek to work on getting those right instead of using it to gain popularity.

2. Work hand-in-hand with those who preceded you, they have been there long enough and know how to go about doing the WORK.

3. Read, read and read. The most dangerous leader is one with a “know it all attitude. Leaders are lifelong learners.

4. Allow others to walk with you (be mentored because you have NEVER been this way before.

5. Be credible, loyal and considerate as you put the needs of others FIRST. 6. Laugh at your own mistakes, admit them and move forward. 7. Reward yourself every time you succeed in executing a task. 8. Complement those that work under you for a job well-done. 9. Be approachable, DON”T be a superstar. It’s not about you, it’s about the

people. 10. Keep smiling, it’s good for you.

References

Bennis, W. G., & Nanus, B. (1975). Leadership. University of Cincinnati.

Booker T. Washingtoin. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/sayitplain/images/btwashington.jpg

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How the mighty have fallen? (n.d.). Retrived from http://thinktheology.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/how-the-mighty-have-fallen.jpg

Kenoly, R. (2008). The Effective Praise and Worship Leader: Eight Keys to Leading Others. Panama City: Parsons.

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2014). The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader. John Wiley & Sons.

Lao Tzu. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.notablebiographies.com/images/uewb_06_img0415.jpg

Old Lady-Young Lady. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://web.usca.edu/math/faculty-sites/henry-gurr/images/OldLady.jpg

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