“Right”: Making Space for Reflective Judgment in the Classroom

Developing and Maintaining Responsive, Mutually Beneficial Relationships By Tony Zeiss

Leadership

“The ability to influence others into action.” ~

Leadership 1. Know your purpose 2. Lead from a common vision, mission, and set of values 3. Transform strategic planning to strategic execution ~

Creating and Maintaining Relationships Is Essential to Success Internal – CPCC Vision – 60 by ’20 student success External – IHK Partnership, Siemens – Global Vision Initiative ~

Power of Vision 1. Greatest predictor of success! 2. Vision + Execution = Success

Leadership 1. Choose a life that matters. 2. Add value to others. 3. What’s your plan for personal growth? 4. Be intentional and meaningful. ~

Be An Anticipatory Thinker

Power of Thought • Thoughts determine our attitudes • Thoughts manifest themselves~

Thoughts  Belief  Action

Optimistic or Pessimistic Reactive or Anticipatory

“Remember, whether you think you can or you can’t… you’re right!” - Henry Ford

Ways of Working Together

Networking

Exchanging information for mutual benefit

Cooperation

Short-term informal relationship for sharing information

Adapted from Kansaslearning.org

Coordination

Collaboration

Longer-term effort around a project or task

Changes the way organizations work toegether for a common vision

“The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” - Theodore Roosevelt

Eight Tips for Developing Positive Relationships 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Accept and celebrate differences. Listen effectively. Give people your time. Develop your communication skills. Manage mobile technology. Learn to give and take feedback. Learn to trust more. Develop empathy. - Leadership Strategies for Community College Executives ~

Essential Leadership Skills • Commit to excellence: “Excellence and humility are twin sisters.” - Jean Baptiste Lacordaire

• Lead from personal vision, mission, and set of values. • Be passionate about your job. • Lead for results. • Be honest.

- Leadership Strategies for Community College Executives ~

Essential Leadership Skills, continued

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Be fair and respectful. Be humble. Be adaptable. Know your business. Delegate, but monitor Sweat the small stuff. Accept criticism, share the glory. - Leadership Strategies for Community College Executives ~

Build Trusting Relationships with Key Stakeholders  Board members  Administrators  Faculty  Staff and student leaders  Foundation Board  Donors, grant sources, potential donors  Business leaders  Policymakers - Ibid. ~

Build Trusting Relationships o o o o o o o o

Make friends Never make an enemy Be yourself Maintain integrity Be confident and consistent Be humble Be optimistic Have fun - Ibid. ~

Power of Influence

The Nine Essential Laws for Becoming Influential - Tony Zeiss

9. Law of learning 8. Law of self-confidence 7. Law of organization 6. Law of results 5. Law of problem solving 4. Law of teamwork 3. Law of work ethic 2. Law of communication ~

1. Law of Attitude

• Be positive!

1. Law of Attitude, continued • Be intentionally happy • Success is an attitude • As a man thinketh ~

Thoughts  Belief  Action Old John

Task-Team Analysis Check sentences that best describe your preferences. When working, I like to: 1.Complete job assignments on time. 2.Lead a team of coworkers. 3.Produce quality work on my own. 4.Participate in group assignments. 5.Manage my time efficiently. 6.Give directions.

Task-Team Analysis, continued 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Achieve group consensus. Conceive, develop and implement my ideas. Make sure the job is done with precision. See others do well at their jobs. Be part of a team. Brainstorm with others to reach solutions. ~~