LEADING FROM THE

MARGINS
Leadership Log Virgil Jones

MARGIN:
The amount by which something is won or lost;

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE

Being Present
Empowering Others
Aligning Integrity, Intent and Values
Freedom is Greater than Power
Champion of Best Practice
Enhancement

TOP FIVE THEMES

Developer
Connectedness
Empathy
Competition
Command

DEFINING LEADERSHIP
It is better to lead from behind and to put others
in front, especially when you celebrate victory
when nice things occur. You take the front line
when there is danger. Then people will appreciate
your leadership.

Nelson Mandela

DEVELOPER
I am in tune to the moods of others
Driven by my talents
I believe I have a gift for engaging others
I possess an upbeat attitude that energizes
others
I go out of my way to inspire or motivate others

CONNECTEDNESS
I try help others understand how they are linked
across multiple identities
I regularly remind people that success and failure
are determined by our ability to work together
I aim to breakdown barriers that separate
individuals

DEFINING LEADERSHIP
Leadership cannot just go along to get along.
Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day.
Jesse Jackson

EMPATHY
I intuitively know what people think about me
I feel I have a special gift that allows people to
understand how much I value them
I believe that I have the natural ability to sense
the emotions of others and sense their moods
I want to capture first place and be the champion

DEFINING LEADERSHIP
If youve given the greatest effort that you can expect
of yourself, you always get what you deserve.
-C. Vivian Stringer

COMPETITION
I am motivated when my results are compared to
others
My take charge style creates opportunity
I like to surround myself with supportive caring
people
I am usually driven to be the very best

DEFINING LEADERSHIP
Before you are a leader, success is all about
growing yourself. When you become a leader,
success is all about growing others.
Jack Welch

COMMAND
Boldness, Assertiveness and Self-Reliance are my
dominant traits
Project ideas pop up easily when I hear the
details of a problem
Inspiring others to work until the job is done is
daily goal

DESIGN THINKING
Step 1 = Discovery
Step 2 = Interpretation
Step 3 = Ideation
Step 4 = Experimentation
Step 5 = Evolution

DESIGN THINKING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
As a leader, I am committed to equity and
improvement. I will support professional
development that improves knowledge, awareness
and skills for others through:
Collaborative Teams
Mentoring
Conferences
Seminars
Research that impacts students
Research that impacts our communities

THE GREATEST GIFT THAT YOU CAN

GIVE TO OTHERS IS NOT TO SHOW
THEM YOUR GREATNESS, BUT TO
REVEAL TO THEM THEIR OWN.
Author Unknown

THANK YOU

SUCCESS

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