Leadership

Purpose  This session will focus on leadership development, and will help students identify the leadership traits that they exhibit.

Agenda  Ice Breaker (5 minutes)  Leadership Discussion (15 minutes)  Leadership Assessment/Discussion (35 minutes)  Announcements/Reminder (5 minutes)

Leadership What does leadership mean to you?

Leadership  Think about someone in our life who you consider to be an exemplary leader. What are some traits that they exemplify?

Leadership  What makes someone a leader?

Leadership  What qualities or traits do you think all leaders should possess?

Leadership Assessment  Directions: Rank each horizontal row of words as either a “ 4, 3, 2, or 1 ” with 4 being the word/phrase that best describes you and 1 being the least like you.  Put the totals from each column in the blanks provided. If they don ’ t add up to “ 210 ” you should go back and recount.

Group Discussion Questions 1.What are the strengths ofyour style? (4 adjectives) 2.What are thelimitations of your style? (4 adjectives) 3.What style doyou find most difficult to work with and why? 4.Whatdopeoplefromtheother “ animals ” or styles need to know about you so you can worktogether effectively? 5.What do you valueabout the other three animals?

The Lion  I act on a moment's notice  Witty, Charming, Spontaneous  I consider life a game, here and now  Impulsive, Generous, Impactful  I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement  Optimistic, Eager, Bold  I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage  Physical, Immediate, Fraternal  I am a natural trouble shooter, a performer, a competitor

The Otter  I seek knowledge and understanding  Analytical, Global, Conceptual  I live by my own standards  Cool, Calm, Collected  I need explanation and answers  Inventive, Logical, Perfectionist  I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and justice  Abstract, Hypothetical, Investigative  I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, a problem solver

The Beaver  I need to follow rules and respect authority  Loyal, Dependable, Prepared  I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life  Thorough, Sensible, Punctual  I need to be useful and belong  Faithful, Stable, Organized  I value home, family, and tradition  Caring, Concerned, Concrete  I am a natural preserver, a parent, a helper

The Golden Retriever  I need to feel unique and authentic  Enthusiastic, Sympathetic, Personal  I look for meaning and significance in life  Warm, Communicative, Compassionate  I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care  Idealistic, Spiritual, Sincere  I value integrity and unity in relationships  Peaceful, Flexible, Imaginative  I am a natural romantic, a poet, a nurturer

Reminders/Announcements