The 2008-2009 Leadership Growth Class is Pleased to Present

The most interesting leader in the school.

When he performs a 360 evaluation he adds an extra 180 degrees and interviews dead ancestors. Because he can.The most interesting leader in the school.

Lombardo and Eichinger added 99 more competencies to their leadership scale just to accommodate his hobbies.The most interesting leader in the school.

He once grew an emotionally intelligent leadership team by sneezing into a petri dish. The most interesting leader in the school.

There is an entirely unique Myers-Briggs score specifically for him.It is written in Sanskrit. The most interesting leader in the school.

He’s a negotiator, not a fighter. But ninjas still beg him for training, so don’t get any ideas.The most interesting leader in the school.

He never teaches by example.It would be cruel.The most interesting leader in the school.

We wish to share our most interesting leadership insights.

My two most interesting 360 competencies are:PatienceWork/Life BalanceDeidra Stephens

My favorite topic from the leadership development program was the six leadership styles from Primal Leadership.LiseBurson

One reason I continue to participate in the leadership development program:To avoid becoming a boiled frog. David Wenger

One of my big take-aways is to dedicate time to network with influential colleagues in and out of the organization. Avoid getting sidetracked from this by a busy schedule.Steven Burton

My advice:Take advantage of the resources that are around you. Getting valuable insight from speakers and “real” advice from those in the room.Velma Arney

My most interesting take-away:It was great to see and interact with faculty as faculty, and not in the roles we normally see them in.David Burns

Of my top 5 leadership competencies, 4 have led to my leadership role today:Integrity & TrustInformingApproachabilityOrganizational AgilityMy fifth is compassion, but my boss thinks that’s less important, so I don’t care.Angela Dorsey

Words of advice:Get to know each of the people in the room. There is no substitute for the peer mentor relationships you can foster.And take the opportunity to get our of your silo. Enjoy learning and growing together.Jennie Loev

Welcome to the Leadership Growth Program 2009-2010Will You Be the Next “Most Interesting Leader in the School?”