Transformational Leadership of a Working Mother

Alyse R. StoferMay 2015

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Transformational Leadership

• Transform– To change in form, appearance, or structure;

metamorphose– To change in condition, nature, or character; convert

• Lead– To go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort– To conduct by holding and guiding

*Definitions from dictionary.com

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My Leadership Path

EducationBachelors Degree Masters Degree Medical Device Certificate

SWE LeadershipSection President Region Governor Society President

On the Job Experience Design Engineer Project Engineer / Manager Functional Leader

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My Leadership Path1994 1998 2004 2006 2008 2012

Section Committee

Section Committee Member/Chair

Section Secretary

Section Vice President

Section President

COR

Society Committee Member

Region H Secretary

Region H Lt. Gov.

Region H Governor

Dir. of Regions

Dir. of Membership

Pres.-Elect

- Board of Directors

- Region- Society Committee- Section

- COR (Prior Senate)

Engineering Student

Mechanical Design Engineer

2014President

Program Manager

Functional Leader

Project Engineer

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Working Mother

Lukas10 years old, 4th grade

Kyra8 years old, 2nd grade

KevinHigh School Math Teacher & Coach

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A Lifetime of Opportunity

A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning• Inspirational Connections• Personal Success

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A Lifetime of Opportunity

A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning

– Influence without Authority

• Inspirational Connections– Active Listening

• Personal Success– Sponsorship and Branding

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Lifelong Learning – Influence without Authority

• Currencies: Exchange and reciprocity, what is valued

• Types of Currencies:– Inspiration related– Task related– Position related– Relationship related– Personal

• Identifying currencies of others

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Inspirational Connections

Inspirational Connections• The Smart Talk Trap• Active Listening

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Inspirational Connections – Smart Talk Trap

Product Number 4061

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Inspirational Connections – Active Listening

Inspirational Connections• Active Listening

– Fully Present• Show respect, keep quiet

– Reflecting• Confirm assessments

• Listening Skills Practice

http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/leading_in_the_21st_century/the_executives_guide_to_better_listening

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Inspirational Connections – Active Listening

• Listening Skills Practice– Speaker: Speak about topic for 5 minutes. Provide

feedback to Listener after the practice ends.– Listener: Practice being fully present and reflecting

• Feedback Discussion– Reinforce desired behaviors– Develop desired behaviors

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Personal Success – Sponsorship and Branding

Personal Success• Sponsorship and Branding

– What Do You Do?– Managing Sponsor Relationships

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Personal Success – What do you do?

• Branding Exercise:

Posted on bNET.com

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Personal Success – Managing Sponsor Relationships

Sponsorship

• Who is your sponsor?

• Where do you need the most sponsorship help?– Project Scope, Schedule, Resources– Company Culture– Career– Other

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Personal Success – Managing Sponsor Relationships

• Sponsor Needs– Data to make decisions– Progress reporting and issue management– Clear ask / what you want them to do– Performance

• Managing Sponsor Relationship– Don’t assume the sponsor’s role– Educate as well as inform– Keep it simple and relevant to them– Have an exit plan

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Putting It All Together

A Lifetime of Opportunity• Lifelong Learning

– Influence without Authority

• Inspirational Connections– Active Listening

• Personal Success– Sponsorship and Branding

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Putting It All Together

• Transform– To change in form, appearance, or structure;

metamorphose– To change in condition, nature, or character; convert

• Lead– To go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort– To conduct by holding and guiding

• What’s your plan for transformation?

Thank You!