5 Practices and 10 Commitments of Exemplary Leadership

5 Practices and 10 Commitments of Exemplary Leadership 5 Practices and 10 Commitments of Exemplary Leadership

Model the Way

MODEL THE WAY1. Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values. 1. Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values.2. Set the example by aligning actions with shared values. 2. Set the example by aligning actions with shared values.Set an example by modeling the same behavior you want to see in your group. Set an example by modeling the same behavior you want to see in your group.

Inspire a Shared Vision

INSPIRE A SHARED VISION3. Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. 3. Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. 4. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations. 4. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations. Help others feel like they’re part of something bigger that really matters. Help others feel like they’re part of something bigger that really matters.

Challenge the Process

CHALLENGE THE PROCESS5. Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for 5. Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for innovative ways to improve. innovative ways to improve. 6. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience. 6. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning Leaders are the first to step out into the unknown. from experience.

Leaders are the first to step out into the unknown.

ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT

7. Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. Enable Others to Act 8. Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence. 7. Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. No leader can do it all alone – empower others to learn and take ownership. 8. Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence. ENCOURAGE THE HEARTNo leader can do it all alone – empower others to learn and take ownership. 9. Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. 10. Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community. Encourage the Heart A little encouragement goes a long way. 9. Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. 10. Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.

A little encouragement goes a long way.

From The Student Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.

From The Student Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.