HOW I REDEFINED LEADERSHIP

Presented by: Brendan Hunt FU ‘18

Overview of Portfolio

¨  Development of my understanding of “leadership” ¨  Summary of Personal Strengths ¨  Application and utilization of strengths

Personal Definition of Leadership (before beginning RL course)

¨  Leadership is the ability to inspire an individual or a group to accomplish a goal or task.

Formal Definition of Leadership

¨  Mariam-Webster Dictionary defines leadership as:

¤ “the time when a person holds the position of a leader.”

OR…

¤ “The power or ability to lead other people”

Well.. Not “RIGHT”

Characteristics of the Definition

¨  Versatile

¨  “Living” definition

¨  Varies based on the person

Personal Definition of Leadership (post RL course)

¨  Using one’s self-knowledge of their personal strengths to simply do what needs to be done.

¨  The ability to utilize the strengths you have to accomplish tasks and meet goals.

Speaking of Strengths…

¨  My top strengths as established by StrengthsQuest are: ¤ Restorative – “Identify undermining factors, eradicate

them, and restore something to true glory” ¤  Includer – Basically says it all! ¤ Developer – “Interact with others and help them

experience success” ¤ Adaptability – “Live in the moment” ¤ Strategic – “Distinct way of thinking… see patterns

where others see complexity”

Better Understanding…

¨  People person… Stop being awkward!! ¨  Even when I’m not in a leadership role, I’m still a

leader

Personal Goals

¨  Relive the high school glory days (social aspects) ¨  Break further out of my shell!

Initiatives

¨  Being a people person… ¤ More conscious of how I act and speak at all times ¤ Being aware of my audience ¤ Presenting myself in a good light at all times

How I Work in Groups

¨  Developer ¨  Includer ¨  Adaptability

Volunteering at a Pre-K

Working at food kitchen for people with cronic/critical illnesses

Organizers of a school trip to Etna, New Hampshire