I had the privilege of attending a lunch/tea with some amazing women from around campus. These were Deans and Interim Deans who assembled to share with faculty and students about their experiences in leadership. I took notes to help capture some of the gems that they shared. Here's some highlights:
Take Risks
Have a spirit of discernment around using your gifts and tools
Consider the specific environment/context in which you lead, and bring the skills and attitude that will help you be successful in that kind of environment
Network to expand your exposure
Become fiscally savvy
Examine your excuses
Look for diverse leadership; assemble people with diverse strengths
Stay calm in the face of crisis
Know WHY you want to be a leader
Forget a mentor, Find a sponsor. A mentor helps you find a dream, a sponsor is a dream enabler
Be broader than your discipline; have a far reach; be known outside of your institution
You lead from WHO you are, so be careful about WHO YOU ARE
Always take the high road
Set your boundaries; under what conditions do you stay? Under what conditions will you move on?
Don't assume anything starts with your arrival
Authentic Leadership: You CAN'T b anything other than who you are
At what cost are you assuming your leadership roles?
Books to check out: Lean In and Turnaround leadership
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