ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SIAS International University Spring Semester 2014 Welcome!

Teacher Jim Nielsen Peter Hall: A-107 Cell phone: Available: Thursdays, 1:30 – 5:30 pm

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

About Me – where I am from I am from North Carolina

Where I am from I live in Charlotte. It is the largest city between Washington DC and Atlanta with 2.3 million people. For the past 20 years I have lived in Charlotte, NC. My favorite place to visit is the mountains 2 hours away.

My family

My background/experiences I like to travel. I have traveled and worked in several different countries. From I built a hospital In Haiti, in the Caribbean.

Background continued In 1986 I taught a leaders workshop in Kenya, East Africa.

Experiences continued In 1991 my wife and I traveled to Singapore, Malaysia, India and Hong Kong.

Work experience From 1982 to 1992 my primary job was recruiting, hiring and training leaders for a non profit agency. During the academic year my wife and I taught English at Southeast University in Nanjing.

Work experience continued From I was the Personnel Manager for Pacific Resources, Inc. (PRI), hiring and training managers for joint ventures in China and Central Asia.

Work experience continued From 1996 to 2011 I worked with one bank that went through three mergers. I started with First Union in Operations and moved to the General Bank as a Banker – Financial Specialist in First Union bought Wachovia and then Wells Fargo purchased Wachovia in 2008 to become one of the largest banks in the world

My hobbies In my free time I like to: – Spend time with my wife and my family – Travel – Play sports like basketball, tennis, running – Outdoor activities such as, hiking and camping in the mountains – Make new friends – Listening to music

About You Please fill out the card completely. Under “Notes” (and on the back, if necessary), write: – Something you enjoy doing in your free time. – Anything else that you would like me to know about you. In the box, write your row and seat numbers. After all of the cards are handed in, please stand up and introduce yourself by sharing: – Your English name and your Chinese name. – The town or city you are from. – An experience with leadership that you have had, or that you expect or hope to have.

Experience with Leadership When you either demonstrate leadership yourself, or observe leadership being demonstrated by someone else. Demonstrating leadership is different from merely occupying a position of leadership. In other words, leadership is something that you do, not just something you are. To use the word used in the title of our textbook, leadership is a “behavior.”

Examples from my Life Family leader: Husband and father Mentor to younger co-workers (“Program Manager”) Teacher Helper to my classmates in understanding their subjects Leader in community and religious associations Sports team captain

Class Expectations Attendance – Proper attendance requires arriving on-time and being prepared for class. – Always bring your textbooks, a notepad, and pens. – Absence and lateness will reduce your grade Participate in class – Your active participation shows respect for your teacher, your classmates & yourself – Participation will improve your grade.

Class Expectations continued In class: – Pay attention and give your best. – No talking to classmates unless instructed. – Cell phones must be turned off. Assignments must be completed on time. Academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism or cheating, is not tolerated. WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

Textbook

Course Description The behaviors and skills necessary to be effective at doing leadership will be explored through both the leader and follower lens. Course activities will move you from leadership theories to leadership practices. Advanced conflict resolution, communication, motivation, and decision-making strategies in the individual, team, and large group context will be discussed and practiced in-depth throughout the course.