Our leadership development program, Leadership LIVE, consists of a series of workshops, special events, and community service opportunities. The program is guided by our philosophy of leadership, the mission statement, student learning outcomes, and leadership curriculum. Leadership LIVE is open to students in the Jefferson Schools of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Population Health.
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Leadership LIVE
Leadership LIVE Guiding Statements
Philosophy/Key Assumptions:
- Leadership development should be accessible and inclusive.
- Leadership is a process rather than a position.
- The program is informed by the Leadership Identity Development Model.
- Each individual has the capacity to develop and practice leadership within multiple contexts.
Mission Statement
The mission of Leadership LIVE is to promote leadership as an integral aspect of higher education. We strive to empower students to be ethical leaders in the healthcare industry and the global community, teaching them that leadership is a process, not just a position. Leadership LIVE fosters an awareness of self and others, the value of teamwork, and an understanding of living and leading in diverse contexts.
Learning Outcomes
By participating in this program students will be able to:
- Increase awareness of self and others in relation to leadership
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to work collaboratively
- Discuss theoretical and practical knowledge about leadership
- Understand leadership as a process
- Identify opportunities to enhance leadership development
- Engage in leadership behaviors
Curriculum
The Leadership LIVE program reflects the six core concepts outlined below. Each session addresses one or more of the core concepts, while all concepts are incorporated into the Series as a whole.
- DIVERSITY
- Diversity in leadership styles; Diversity among team members; Collaborating in a global workforce.
- INTEGRITY
- Excellence; Ethical Standards; Professionalism; Respect
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Self-awareness; Leadership as a learned behavior; Motivation of self and others; Networking; Professional organizations; Mentoring
- PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
- Creativity; Stylization; Qualities of a leader
- SERVICE
- Commitment to leadership outside of the workplace; Community service; Being a role model
- TEAMWORK
- Communication; Assertiveness; Conflict Resolution; Being a change agent; Working with strengths
