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EXCELLENCE in ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

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Aaron Robinsondesign:

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

By the National Center for Professional Research Ethics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

in CHALLENGING TIMES

photo: Carol M. Highsmith

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1. Review the definition of leadership you wrote in the first session, and update it, as appropriate.

2. Read something that matches your interests.

3. Take care of you and yours until we next meet!

4. Practice applying the And Stance in your everyday life. First, try to go one week without using "but" in an email, instead restructuring the statement with "and" in order to align with others. Then, try to go 24 hours without saying "but" at all.

Homework

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Exploring Leadership

Dr. Robert Easterwith color commentary by…

Dr. Nicholas C. Burbules

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“When a paradigm changes, everyone starts over.”

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Some Examples of Paradigm Change

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Transactional TransformationalLeadership Leadership

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The success of any enterprise involving two or more people depends on leadership.

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Levels of Leadership

Strategic Leadership overarching structure; set direction, strategy Chancellors and Presidents

Organizational Leadership influence hundreds to thousands through policies and plans Deans

Direct Leadership face-to-face; frontline leader Academic Department Heads

Each level of leadership requires a

different approach.

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Leadership Styles

Autocratic Participative Delegative

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Lead With Intention

Leadership with a clear sense of purpose and direction in mind.

How you get there is just as important as what you are trying to achieve; the right goal can be undermined by flawed or absent process.


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Lead With Intention

Leadership with a clear sense of purpose and direction in mind.

How you get there is just as important as what you are trying to achieve; the right goal can be undermined by flawed or absent process.

and

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1962 FFA College ROTC

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“Management is the organization and coordination of activities of a business in order to achieve defined objectives.”

www.businessdictionary.com

“Leadership is influencing people—by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.”

U.S. Army Field Manuel 22-100

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Department Head

Hardest job on campusDean of Agriculture

Best job on campusChancellor

A fun jobPresident

A leadership skills test

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AuthorityThe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

LeadershipA process of social influence in which one person enlists the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a goal.

Authority does not automatically confer leadership.

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Comes with the office to which one is appointed. The authority to “manage others” and make the decisions that are expected for effective operations.

Is earned through a leader’s actions and behavior when faced with ethical choices that involve a moral dilemmas with no clear right answer.

Positional Authority Moral Authority

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In ordinary times, positional leadership is sufficient.

In difficult times, moral leadership is invaluable.


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In ordinary times, positional leadership is sufficient.

In difficult times, moral leadership is invaluable.

Always, always seek to behave in ways that will e!n "ue m#al auth#ity

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How will you proceed to decide where the

reductions will be made?

You just received a letter from the dean stating that your departmental budget will be reduced by 10% beginning with the new year.

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“The most significant aspect of leadership is…trust”

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What Advice Would I Give an Emerging Leader?

Bob and Nick Show: Advice to Leaders

ADR take up again here

Dr. Robert Easter Dr. Nicholas C. Burbules

Advice for Leaderswith

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There is no “I” in leader.

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Understand Yourself… and Others

Directive

Supportive

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Leaders must be visible……and engaged.

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If the leader does not step into the role, someone else will.

A note:

“Nature abhors a vacuum”Aristotle

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• Deep knowledge of the organization and its culture • Trusted and trustworthy • Solid understanding the role of a supporting “actor” • Able to engage with a variety of personality types • Willing to work hard and selflessly • Tough • Willing to speak truth to the leader (not a “yes man or woman”) • Has personal flexibility

Accept the Reality That You Can’t Do It all Build a Team

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Be ruthlessly pragmatic and realisticBe ruthlessly pragmatic and realistic.

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“Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough. Action without a clear intent is a waste. It is when these two powerful forces are aligned that the energy of the universe conspires in your favor.”

Steve Maraboli

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Admitting error and changing is hard but essential to retain leadership credibility

It is folly to stay the course when it’s the wrong course of action

Sometimes you will be wrong…..

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Any change should be based purely on logical facts and never, never be the result of political pressure

A change in direction must be announced in a truthful but matter-of-fact manner and the basis for change given

Change will disappoint some. Be ready.

Reversing an Announced Decision

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Elements To Consider


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empathy

Empathy

One of the greatest unrecognized political skills…the ability to understand the feelings and needs of another.


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empathy Persistence

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Empathy



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empathy

Empathy


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The University of Illinois - SpringfieldThe Missing Piece for Creating a Campus Culture

Chancellor Susan Koch Campus

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The University of Illinois-Springfield

Student Union

Grand Opening January 14, 2018


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The University of Illinois-Springfield

Student Union

Grand Opening January 14, 2018

Persistence

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empathy

Persistence

Executive Presence Networking Mentoring


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empathy

Persistence



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Persistence



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empathy

Persistence


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Networking

The art of building trusted relationships based on personal interactions.

“Decisions are made by those who show up and it is not only at official meetings.”

David L. Chicoine, Vice-President, Technology and Economic Development, University of Illinois 2001-2006

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Know Those Who Influence Decision Makers

Always remember “little” people can be very helpful…or frustrating

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As a Leader, You Spend a Lot of Time Negotiating

1. What does he or she need to leave the meeting successful? (What are his or her interests?)

2. What can I afford to give up to make him or her successful? (Make a win-win deal?)

3. Deal with it…politics by whatever name is always involved.

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Policy and procedures

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“Every leader must realize that the power to motivate followers resides almost solely in the ability to communicate effectively.”

Donald T. Phillip Lincoln on Leadership

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Transactional TransformationalLeadership Leadership

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Catherine Adenle, Director, Employer Brand, Elsevier Founder, ChangeCentralPro

…“The major reason employees resist change at work is because of bad management of change.”.”

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Key Lessons

Successful leaders recognize that much of leadership is situationally driven.

Successful leaders master a number of techniques and styles that can be consciously deployed.

Choose your leadership persona to match unit needs, your goals.

Improve your self-awareness and self-mastery.

Be realistic when assessing situations you will face.

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Questions or concerns?

Key takeaways?

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1. Re-visit your definition of leadership and reflect on your strengths; how will you play to them? What would you like to focus on going forward?

2. Do you see a paradigm shift in your field or institution? How will your leadership help your colleagues prepare for or react to it? Record your thoughts in your journal.

Homework

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“Action expresses priorities”

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Thank You

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