Leadership Development (Leadership LIVE)

REGISTER FOR LEADERSHIP LIVE LEADERSHIP LIVE STUDENT BROCHURE LEADERSHIP LIVE INFORMATION FOR FACULTY 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.

2011 Leadership Ceremony

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.

1. DIVERSITY
   
   • Diversity in leadership styles; Diversity among team members; Collaborating in a global workforce.
   
   
   
2. INTEGRITY
   
   • Excellence; Ethical Standards; Professionalism; Respect
   
   
   
3. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   
   • Self-awareness; Leadership as a learned behavior; Motivation of self and others; Networking; Professional organizations; Mentoring
   
   
   
4. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP
   
   • Creativity; Stylization; Qualities of a leader
   
   
   
5. SERVICE
   
   • Commitment to leadership outside of the workplace; Community service; Being a role model
   
   
   
6. TEAMWORK
   
   • Communication; Assertiveness; Conflict Resolution; Being a change agent; Working with strengths

Our Alumni Leadership Panelists From the Program: "One Step at a Time: Breaking Down the Leadership Journey"

Leadership Resources

Resource Guide for Leadership Opportunities

This Resource Guide provides students with information about: on-campus leadership opportunities (including advisory committees, student organizations, and volunteer positions); leadership conferences, national leadership organizations, and community volunteer opportunities.

Leadership Library Books and Journal Articles

All of the following titles are available for borrowing from our Leadership Library located on the 7th Floor of the Edison Building.  Please come by to check out any of these resources.

 Allen, J., & Brock, S. A. (2000). Health care communications using personality type. Philadelphia, PA: Taylor & Francis Inc.

Behar, H. (2007). It’s Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks. New York, NY: Penguin Group USA.

Baldwin, D. & Grayson, G. (2004). Influence: Gaining commitment, getting results. Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership.

Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. (2001). Now, discover your strengths. New York, NY: The Free Press.

Charan, R. (2007). Know-How: The 8 Skills That Separate People Who Perform From People Who Don’t. New York, NY: Crown Business.

Cherniss, C., & Adler, M. (2000). Promoting emotional intelligence in organizations. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training & Development.

Cottrell, D. (2002). In Adams A., Baldwin J. (Eds.), Monday morning leadership. Dallas, TX: CornerStone Leadership Institute.

Covey, S. R. (1990). The 7 habits of highly effective people. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Daft, R. (1999). In Dodson R. (Ed.), Leadership: Theory and practice. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace & Company.

D’Avanzo, C. (2008). Mosby’s Pocket Guide Series: Cultural Health Assessment (4th ed.). St. Louis, MI: Mosby Inc.

Daniel, M. (2000). Self-Scoring Emotional Intelligence Tests. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing Co.

De Bono, E. (1999). Six Thinking Hats. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.

Ditzler, J. S. (1994). Your Best Year Yet!: Ten Questions For Making The Next Twelve Months Your Most Successful Ever. New York, NY: Warner Books.

Galanti, G. (2004). Caring for Patients from Different Cultures (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press.

Goleman, D. (1998). Working with Emotional Intelligence. New York, NY: Bantam Dell.

Hannum, K.M. (2007). Social identity: Knowing yourself, leading others. Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership.

Johnson, S. M. D. (1998). Who moved my cheese?. New York, NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Kelley, T. (2001). The Art of Innovation. New York, NY: Doubleday.

Klann, G. (2007). Building character: Strengthening the heart of good leadership (1st ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2002).  The Leadership Challenge (3rd ed.). San
Fransisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Leaders among us.(2006-07). Jefferson Alumni Bulletin, 56(1).

Martin, R. (2007). The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Maxwell, J. C. (2005). The 360 Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Maxwell, J. C. (2003). Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know. New York, NY: Hatchet Book Group USA.

Myers, I. B. (1998). Introduction to type (6th ed.). Mountain View, CA: CPP.

Pearman, R. (1999). Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness Through Psychological Type: A Developmental Guide. Gainesville, FL: Center for Applications of Psychological Type, Inc.

Pearman, R. R. (1998). Hard wired leadership. Mountain View, CA: Davies-Black Publishing.

Pink, D. H. (2006). A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future. New York, NY: Penguin Group USA.

Provost, J., & Anchors, S. (1987). Applications of the myers-briggs type indicator in higher education. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.

Purnell, L. D. & Paulanka, B. J. (2008). Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach (3rd ed). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.

Roam, D. (2008). The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures. New York, NY: Penguin Group USA.

Shankman, M.L. & Allen, S. J. (2008). Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide For College Students. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Sparrow, T. & Knight, A. (2006). Applied EI: The Importance of Attitudes in Developing Emotional Intelligence. San Francisco, CA: Jossey- Bass.

Stone, D., Patton, B. & Heen, S. (1999). Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York, NY: Penguin Group USA.

Ukens, L. L. (1999). In Taff R. (Ed.), All together now!. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

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