1.5 - About University

H OW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL“What I’m talking about is self-invention. Imagination. That’s basically how we get to know ourselves. Peoplewho cannot invent and reinvent themselves must be content with borrowed postures, secondhand ideas, and ‘fittingin’ instead of ‘standing out.’”—Warren Bennis, AN INVENTED LIFEWEB WORKSHEETSharpen your thinking by challenging these one-liners on leadership. Cite reasons why youagree or disagree. Your answers on the chart will provide a profile of your leadership thinking,values, and style. After you’ve completed the chart, take time to review your responses. Whatdo they tell you about your leadership strengths, and about limitations or development needs?Ask a trusted coworker how he or she interprets these responses, and for suggestions on yourleadership strengths and development needs.I agree because…I disagree because…Leadership is apeople business.[☛ 1.2 Manage or Lead?]Leaders makepeople hopeful.[☛ 4.5 Culture]Power is thecurrency of leaders.[☛ 9.9 Power]Learning is essentialfuel for leaders.[☛ 14.6 Learning Styles]Leaders are only aspowerful as the ideasthey communicate.[☛ 8.1 Conversations]Leadership is mainlya function ofcharacter.[☛ 1.5 Seven Habits]SECTION 1 FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS 9