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Be the Best Student Leader. John Döe University Spring 2014 Student Leadership Summit By: Ashley Stopa. 1. This Presentation Will Cover:. Why Lead? Stuff Student Leaders Say Characteristics of Student Leaders Tips for Students: Leadership Qualities — Staying On Target
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Be the Best Student Leader • John Döe University • Spring 2014 Student Leadership Summit • By: Ashley Stopa 1
This Presentation Will Cover: • Why Lead? • Stuff Student Leaders Say • Characteristics of Student Leaders • Tips for Students: Leadership Qualities — Staying On Target • Leadership Strategies 2
Why Lead? • Source: 2013 Survey of John Döe University Student Leaders 3
Characteristics of Student Leaders: • Smart • Funny • Engaging • Charming • Caring • Calm • Energetic • Eloquent • Patient • Passionate • Happy 5
Tips for Students: Leadership Qualities — Staying On Target • Andrew J. DuBrin has identified many of these characteristics in his book Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills, Seventh Edition. Here’s a quick summary of the traits he recounts: • Self confidence. Per DuBrin, “A leader who is self-assured without being bombastic or overbearing instills self-confidence in team members” (p. 37). Your self-confidence and calm demeanor can help others feel more certain that they, too, can overcome hurdles or reach a challenging goal. • Humility. When you’re willing to share credit with others, and you’re willing to admit that you’re not perfect, others see that and appreciate it. • Core self-evaluations. Research shows that four related self-perceptions relate to effective leadership: “self-esteem, locus of control [that is, taking responsibility for what happens in your life], self-efficacy [akin to self-confidence], and emotional stability” (p. 40). • See entire article at: http://blog.cengage.com/?top_blog=tips-for-students-leadership-qualities-staying-on-target 6
Leadership Strategies • Socialize with organize members outside club activities • Socialize with similar organizations • Network • Communicate • Delegate • Have fun • Relax (when possible) • Take a deep breath 7
Need More Information? • Come to the Office of Student Involvement: • Student Resource Center: Room 205 • 555-555-5555 • studentorgs.jdu.edu • studentorgs@jdu.edu 8