Leadership healing and practical advice -WISEM talk 9-8-21
Published on Nov 22, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
To live is so startling, it leaves
but little room for other
occupations.
– Emily Dickinson
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Who I am
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What I'm called to do
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My mission: To serve others through leadership in higher education.
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My Leadership Framework
4 guiding principles
Whereas leadership style may vary depending on circumstances, issue at hand, or people involved, my personal leadership philosophy, or framework, is more constant, having gradually developed throughout my life experiences. It is a set of principles that guides my efforts not only in the work setting, but also in other important areas of life, such as family, friends, faith, and community.
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1. Serving Others
First, I see myself as serving our students and my staff, as well as the rest of the campus community, including faculty, staff, parents and families of students, campus visitors, and surrounding community members. I often ask myself and my team:
• Do our students and the rest of our community learn, grow, and otherwise benefit from our actions?
• Are we serving the common good?
• Who benefits and who does not?
• Are we being just and inclusive in our actions, policies, and decisions?
• Do our students and the rest of our community learn, grow, and otherwise benefit from our actions?
• Are we serving the common good?
• Who benefits and who does not?
• Are we being just and inclusive in our actions, policies, and decisions?
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2. Relationships Matter
The work of higher education communities, especially outside the classroom, happens through relationships. I use compassion, empathy, encouragement, listening, humor, and both personal and professional connections to build relationships with my team, students, colleagues, and community members.
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3. Courage and Conviction
to Follow Our Vision
I keep an eye on our vision and values, and I have the courage and conviction to follow our vision. This means doing the right thing, speaking honestly, and making decisions in service to our vision, even when it’s difficult.
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4. Striving for Authenticity
I strive to be my true self in all circumstances and settings. I value honesty, integrity, tact, and humility in myself and in others. If I am true to this principle, you will always know where I stand. I will not always right, but I will always try my best.
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Servant-leaders are “healers in the sense of making whole by helping others to a larger and nobler vision and purpose than they would be likely to attain for themselves"
(Greenleaf, 2002).
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Why do we need healing?
- Trauma. Loss. Mental health crises. Existential threats against humanity and Earth. Violence. Food and housing insecurity. White supremacy. Climate disasters. Pandemic. Threats against women’s rights. Despair. Suicide. Loneliness.
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Practical Advice
- Block first 30 minutes of each day.
- Say yes, but to the right things.
- Protect something sacred to you.
- Choose a good seat.
- Find good people and nurture those relationships.
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Thank you! Questions?
- Connect with me:
- rflintof@mines.edu
- 303-273-3050
- www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaflintoft
- Oredigger Network: https://www.mines.edu/mentoring/
Reference:
- Greenleaf, R. K. (2002). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness (25th anniversary ed.). L. C. Spears (Ed.). New York, NY: Paulist Press.
