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1. LEADERSHIP IDENTIFICATION PROJECT

   Presented by: Loretta Lawson
2. COMMUNITY LEVEL LEADERSHIP Usually high quality Usually a choice Usually has a deeper sense of responsibility Usually has a higher sense of authority because of the trust of others Usually acts from fairly simple motives Usually servant leaders
3. Area of Study: Grenada, MS “Get Hooked on Grenada”
4. GRENADAhttp://www.grenadamississippi.com/ Mayor (Billy Collins) Population (21,706) in 2011 Home of largest lake in MS- 36,000 acres with 6 public beaches Home of largest hospital in Mid-South (Grenada Lake Medical Center)
5. HISTORY/ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GRENADA 1st “Kidzeum” located at Grenada Elementary School (Newsweek #1 Rural school in MS) Grenada Middle School proudly displays the nationally acclaimed “Walls That Teach” mural that represents the history of civilization, ancient Egypt, China, and the Roman Republic During the Civil Rights Movement Dr. King kept headquarters in the basement of Vincent United Methodist Church Army National Guard Camp McCain served as a POW camp during WWII
6. Leadership Interview Questions How would your staff and colleagues describe your leadership style? Give an example. What are the most important values you demonstrate as a leader? Give an example. Can you name a person who has a tremendous impact on you as a leader? What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess? Tell me about a time when you failed as a leader. How did you grow from that experience? All leaders have to deal with conflict situations. Describe a recent disagreement or conflict you personally had to handle. What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time?
7. INFORMAL LEADERS
8. Linda Mitchell (Restaurant Owner) White-Female Age:52 Years of Experience: 7+years Leadership Style: Controlling and demanding with high expectations Professional, honest, and friendly Listens to employees, but always keeps interest of customer in mind
9. How does your leadership style impact your community? “I feel that I offer a high-quality good to the consumers here in Grenada, with a home-town feel, and to me that’s why I’m a good leader. My workers know what I want, and that’s always what’s best for the customer.” Linda Mitchell
10. Who has influenced you as a leader? “Definitely, my sister because she has always been a strong foundation for me.” Linda Mitchell
11. Loretha Willis (Pastor) Black-Female Age: 63 Years of Experience: 14 yrs Leadership Style: Stands for what’s right Keep my word Stands for God’s word Confident, reliable, knowledgeable, capable, firm
12. How does your leadership style impact your community? Provides help to the people of the community Source of inspiration Avenue for self-reflection and encouragement “People need to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I hope at the end of the day I can be a light for them.” Pastor Willis
13. Who has influenced you as a leader? Mother Berry a great missionary of the church “She was an encourage, motivator, and always welcomed me with open arms.” Pastor Willis
14. Derrick Lawson (Produce Manager) Black-Male Age: 35 Years of Experience: 18 yrs Leadership Style: Very straightforward, direct Model procedures Good balance of employer/employee relations Laid-back, but able to “get it done” Relatable according to need association Listener
15. How does your leadership style impact your community? “Young men are able to look up to me. I present an image that represents dependability because the products my customers need are always available. When consumers enter the store they are able to buy produce at a reasonable price, but of good quality.” Derrick Lawson
16. Who has influenced you as a leader? Bishop T.D. Jakes and his leadership as a pastor, business man, and media mogul “Sally Costilow because there are very few women who are able to operate effectively in a male-dominant field as well as she does.” Derrick Lawson
17. What advice would you give first-time leaders?
18. The Grenada School District Board of Trustees include, seated, left to right, Keith Watson, representing District 5, Arlene Conley, District 3, James Hughes, District 4, standing, Tim LeClair, District 1, Superintendent Dr. David Daigneault, and Dr. David Braswell, District 2. District 1Tim LeClair90 Broad meadow Dr.Grenada, MS 38901home-226-9152tleclair@permarproducts.comcell-662-417-1883 District 2Dr. David Braswell474 Wildlife League RoadGrenada, MS 38901home-662-229-0779braswell.david@gmail.comcell-662-417-0452 District 3Arlene Conley530 Pleasant Grove RoadGore Springs, MS 38929 home-662-226-5374arlconley@yahoo.comcell-662-417-5684District 4 James Hughes110 Johnson St.Grenada, MS 38901cell-662-614-3798 District 5Keith WatsonP.O. Box 13Holcomb, MS 38940kwatson@firstsouthland.comcell-662-688-1056
19. Dr. Vivian Simmons (K-1 Principal) White-Female http://www.gsd.k12.ms.us/ges.html Leadership Style: Very demanding Setting High Realistic Goals Non-personal Goal-Oriented Self-Paced according to demands
20. How does your leadership style impact your community? “I have had the privilege of working in the Grenada School District for several years now and I have seen a lot of change and growth in the district. I am always thankful that I can help be a part of the growth and change here in Grenada. It just does my heart good to be able to help our children.” Vivian Simmons
21. Who has influenced you as a leader?
22. What advice would you give first time leaders? Be consistent with your rules and regulations Be open to the opinions and ideas of others, but do what you think is best Demand respect, but be willing to give it back http://gsd.k12.ms.us/hhashley11.html
23. Dawn Walls (Assistant Principal K-3) White-Female http://www.gsd.k12.ms.us/ges.html Years of Experience: 14+ Leadership Style: Controlling Encouraging Compassionate High Expectations
24. How does your leadership style impact your community? Assistant principal: able to see the full spectrum of ideas able to see the parents standpoint, as well as teachers, and students Has to decide whether the issue is relevant to the problem at hand. “I enjoy my job and I try to listen to the ideas of my staff and colleagues to decide what further action is needed.” Dawn Walls
25. What advice would you give first time leaders? Listen to others to find out what works and what doesn’t You will figure out the true character of others around you if you listen Don’t talk a lot Tell others what you want done; not solely how you want it done
26. Johnny L. Hayward (Grenada County Chancery Clerk) White-Male Years of Experience: 4yrs Leadership Style: Fair Honest Trustworthy Demanding Humble http://www.ncpdd.org/grenada/office.html
27. How does your leadership style impact your community?
28. Who has influenced you as a leader? “Definitely my father and my brothers because they were always hard working. My dad always taught me to be a man of my word and to always be fair, so that is a motto that I live by.” -Johnny L. Hayward
29. Tangela Hollis (Attorney) Black-Female Years of Experience: 2 ½ yrs Leadership Style: Dependable Understanding Flexible Time-Manager Humble http://carlosmoorelaw.com/profile.cfm
30. How does your leadership style impact your community?
31. Who has influenced you as a leader? “Working here with Carlos these past few years he has really been a role-model for me and helped me to grow-especially as a woman in this business.” –Tangela Hollis
32. What advice would you first time leaders? Don’t worry about what you can’t do; worry about what you can do Don’t let your gender effect your job Never get too high-minded or prideful Ask questions if you are uncertain Never be afraid to try
33. Conclusive Findings Leaders must value their work and followers Leaders must set high expectations Leaders must listen to others in order to be successful Leaders do not have to say “I’m the leader” as long as they are truly leading Every great leader must first be a follower Leaders come in all shapes, forms, and sizes
34. Grenada a Successful Community of Leaders
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