1. Dynamic Leadership

2. What is the difference between a leader and a dynamic leader?
Dynamic Leadership
Some people are born leaders, others are thrown into a situation and expected to lead.
What is the difference between a leader and a dynamic leader?

3. Character for Dynamic Leaders
"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes....
In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we
die. And the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility." –Eleanor Roosevelt
Character for Dynamic Leaders

4. Character Counts The Six Pillars of Character Trustworthiness Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

5. Character Counts Dynamic leaders are persons of good character.
They know the difference between right and wrong and always try to do what is right.
They are good people, someone to look up to and admire.
They set a good example for everyone.
They make the world a better place.
They live according to the six pillars of character.

6. Key Elements of Character
Consciousness- What you do as a leader makes a difference and has an impact.
Choice- Each choice you make as a leader reflects your view of what is right.
Courage- Can you stand up for your beliefs and do what needs to be done?
Character is the “secret ingredient” inside the best leaders.

7. Self-Test Rate Your Character
Character Counts
Character Contracts
Self-Test Rate Your Character

8. Conflict Management for Dynamic Leaders
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.“
–Albert Einstein
Conflict Management for Dynamic Leaders

9. Conflict Management
Dynamic leaders know that conflict is a natural part of working in groups.
They learn and practice effective strategies for managing conflict, including ways to:
Manage their own emotions
Address their own conflicts
Address others' conflicts
Practice assertiveness
Aid negotiation
Promote mediation

10. Conflict Management
Conflict is a natural part of working in groups, because different people have different ideas and viewpoints.
Dynamic leaders know that conflict usually doesn't go away by itself.
Dynamic leader’s help members learn to:
Practice "cooling off" before speaking
Reverse roles to see the other person's point of view
Realize it's only fair for both parties to tell their side of the story
Look at conflicts as problems, then solve them together

11. Key Elements
Self-Understanding- Recognize the "triggers" that provoke an emotional response.
Assertiveness- be strong without being mean.
Problem-Solving Skills- Help others approach conflicts with a problem-solving mindset. problem-solving skills.)
Mediation- help people in conflict talk with each other, without taking sides or giving a solution.
Give Peace a Chance- create cooperative, supportive interactions in the groups you lead.

12. Conflict Management
Learn the Lingo

13. Peer Education for Dynamic Leaders
"You cannot teach people anything, you can only help them discover it within themselves."
—Anonymous
Peer Education for Dynamic Leaders

14. Peer Education
Peers have power! Young people depend on friends for information, advice, and role models.
Dynamic leaders use peer power in positive ways. They use peer education to make a difference.
Peer educators use information and positive attitudes to help other young people. Peer educators:
Gather accurate information about concerns and issues
Learn where young people can find out more and get help with problems
Train to teach peers about issues
Help peers make positive choices

15. Peer Education
Dynamic leaders help solve problems through peer education.
Peer education is the process of providing information to, teaching, or instructing a person or group equal in ability, age, rank, and/or qualifications; for example, teens teaching teens. Peers listen to peers, and dynamic leaders can encourage and support positive choices among young people.
Here are steps in peer education.
Choose a concern or issue that is important to you.
Learn about the issue and analyze related information.
Reach other youth with accurate, useful information about the issue. Be creative in the ways you inform, support, advise, persuade, and empower peers. Give people information and skills to make their own positive choices.

16. Key Elements in Peer Education
Information- Learn how to find reliable, accurate information.
Analysis- Learn to analyze information and information sources. Decide what is true and most important for young people to know.
Positive Choices- Set a good example by making positive choices. Live by the principles you want others to adopt.
Presentation- Successful peer education involves more than slick speeches.
Follow Up- Behaviors don't change overnight, continue to encourage and support peers as they choose positive attitudes and actions.

17. Peer Education
Leading Questions

18. Problem Solving for Dynamic Leaders
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide."
–Napoleon I
Problem Solving for Dynamic Leaders

19. Problem Solving Dynamic leaders know how to solve problems.
They face up to challenges and identify effective solutions.
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Lemons are like the "sour" problems of life.
Dynamic leaders use problem-solving skills to turn those lemons into sweet success; like lemonade!

20. Problem Solving Problem Solving Steps D Define the problem
E Examine alternatives
C Consider how choices relate to goals
I Identify acceptable choices
D Decide on one choice
E Evaluate results*

21. Problem Solving Two kinds of thinking are used to solve problems:
Creative thinking is finding all possible ideas and making up new ones.
Critical thinking is analyzing and evaluating ideas to see if they will work for the current situation.
Both kinds of thinking are important and help solve problems.

22. Key Elements in Problem Solving
Awareness- Motivate them to care about the problem and take steps toward the vision.
Clear Definition- Write out an exact statement of the problem. Make sure every member understands what the problem is…and what it is not.
Vision- Work with the group to agree on a vision of what the situation will be like when the problem is solved.
Alternatives- Lead members to generate as many ideas as possible for solving the problem. Encourage creativity and "outside the box" thinking.

23. Key Elements in Problem Solving
Analysis- Give each alternative fair consideration. Identify positives and negatives for each choice. See if you can combine the best parts of two or more alternatives to create a workable solution.
Decision Making- Together, choose the best available solution to the problem. Use a decision-making process (like voting, consensus, chance, etc.) that fits the group and the situation.
Action- Use the FCCLA Planning Process to carry out your decision.

24. Problem Solving Worksheet

25. Relationships for Dynamic Leaders
"Leadership does not rest within a person. It is a relationship among people."
– Robert B. Woyach
Relationships for Dynamic Leaders

26. Relationships
Dynamic leaders know how to forge relationships that work.
They realize they don't have to be friends with everybody, but they do need to establish strong working relationships with a variety of people.
A dynamic person stranded alone on an island can't be a leader—there's no one to lead!
People are important to leaders because people make it possible to shape ideas, find solutions, and work toward goals.

27. Relationships
Leaders can't be best friends with everyone. There may even be people in the group that they don't especially like.
But as dynamic leaders, they set aside those feelings for the good of the group. They develop positive relationships by:
Getting to know members and what makes them "tick"
Listening to everyone's ideas with an open mind and a courteous ear
Being willing to compromise
Offering honest, constructive criticism in private
Giving honest and generous encouragement and praise in public
Being fair and consistent
Thinking before speaking.

28. Relationships Dynamic leaders build relationships that work by:
Giving others credit for their suggestions
Addressing problems between people
Encouraging and praising in public
Criticizing in private
Asking opinions
Informing members of progress
Not playing favorites.

29. Key Elements in Relationships
Communication- build relationships with others through sincere smiles, handshakes, eye contact, warm greetings, honest feedback, and effective listening.
Delegation- Delegation is more than handing a job over to someone else. It includes matching tasks to talents, providing guidelines, clarifying authority, and following up.
Diversity Magnetism- Recognize the strength that results when people with different ideas, experiences, abilities, cultures, and genders work together.

30. Key Elements in Relationships
Give and Take- Strive for balance between what you give to and get from your leadership relationships.
Chosen Associations- To be dynamic, associate with other dynamic people. The best associations involve people who have the same desire to succeed and are willing to speak their minds, express their opinions, and avoid just agreeing with everyone's ideas.

31. Team Building for Dynamic Leaders
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
—Henry Ford
Team Building for Dynamic Leaders

32. Team Building Dynamic leaders know how to build groups into teams.
They understand that they cannot do it alone, and need a good group of people to help them accomplish their goal.
They help individuals understand the purpose of the team and what they are trying to achieve.

33. Team Building TEAM = Together Everyone Accomplishes More!
A team is more than just a group of people. Members of a team:
Share a goal
Cooperate
Accept one another
Accept differences
Are united

34. Team Building
Dynamic leaders set the stage for team success by providing information and a positive atmosphere.
They also are an effective team member who participates and fulfills responsibilities.
Dynamic leaders know how to share the leadership and allow members to contribute their skills and take the lead also.

35. Team Building Stages for Success
Forming: learning about one another and defining the shared vision.
Norming: Choosing ways to work together and figuring out group roles.
Storming: working through disagreements
Performing: working smoothly together
Dynamic leaders guide their team through these stages.

36. Key Elements of Team Building
Connection- it’s not enough to call your group a “team.”
Common Purpose- what is the shared vision.
Commitment- committed to working together to achieve success.
Community- atmosphere based on trust, encouragement, and cooperation.
Communication- do you need rules? Ex: no interruptions

37. Key Elements of Team Building
Conflict Management- how do you handle your differences?
Celebrations- celebrate your achievements.