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<strong>Lessons</strong> on Leadership Facilitator Guide VISUALS/ MATERIALS TOPIC/ACTIVITY TIME/NOTES <strong>Lessons</strong> on Leadership: Exercise 1 25 minutes Page 7 EXPLAIN: We all have certain shared beliefs about leadership, including what leaders do and don’t do. However, given our individual experiences, we undoubtedly also have different definitions and points of view of what it means to lead. Let’s test that idea… CONDUCT exercise (individual): Your Leadership Definition 5 minutes Here’s how to run the exercise… ASK everyone in the group to write down their answers to the questions on page 7. CONDUCT Debrief by soliciting 3-4 examples 5 minutes Psst…here’s a hint! Try to gather opinions that differ from one another. Also, have fun with the last question! TRANSITION: Our leadership point of view is shaped by our life experiences. Whether conscious or unconscious, our experiences shape and influence how we define and approach our roles as leaders. Let’s take a closer look at those experiences that Dr. Bennis calls Crucibles. Supplemental Frameworks and Concepts: Crucibles EXPLAIN: 15 minutes Page 17 • Crucibles are intense, transformational experiences from which a leader changes dramatically. They are places where essential questions are asked: who am I Who could I be Who should I be How should I relate to others • They are places where one extracts a different sense of meaning leading to a new definition of self • They are often grueling tests REFER to an example Psst…here’s a hint! You may want to share a personal example of a crucible. Alternatively, chose an example that participants can relate to (e.g. defining moments that the company has endured, transformative social movements, or events such as September 11th). The 2007 Linkage Excellence in Management & Leadership Series⎯Linkage, Inc. 5
<strong>Lessons</strong> on Leadership Facilitator Guide VISUALS/ MATERIALS TOPIC/ACTIVITY TIME/NOTES ASK: “What are some of the crucibles that we as a company have experienced” SAY: “Let’s explore our own points of view and where they come from by identifying the crucibles that have shaped them.” Your Leadership Story: Exercise 2 70 minutes CONDUCT Exercise (Individual): Your Leadership Story 20 minutes Page 8-12 How to run the exercise… 1. Ask participants to turn to page 8 of the manual 2. Have them read the instructions and begin the exercise CONDUCT exercise (small groups): Your Leadership Story Report-out 50 minutes How to run the exercise… 1. Request that participants find 3 others to work with (forms group of 4); 2. Instruct participants to share as much or as little about their reflection as they feel they can; 3. Ask each person to take turns speaking about their crucibles; 4. Request that people refrain from giving each other feedback (this is just about reconnecting with memories and events that have a great deal of meaning) TRANSITION: We’ve had a chance to begin exploring how crucibles impact our approach to leadership. Now, we’ll hear from Dr. Bennis. After the broadcast, we’ll come back as a group to reflect on your experience with this exercise. The 2007 Linkage Excellence in Management & Leadership Series⎯Linkage, Inc. 6
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