Three colleagues semi-organically came together to discuss leadership over the course of a summer. An online course on the topic of emotional intelligence in leadership via Coursera was a common thread, and via bi-weekly conversations led by one department head, each person achieved her individual goals towards finding the superheroine within.

1. Exploring
Leadership
Collegially:
Coursera, Coffee, &
Conversations for Inspiration
Jacqueline Frank, Mary Guthmiller & Kris Johnson
MSU Bozeman
Montana Library Association Conference 2016

2. Workshop Description
Three colleagues semi-organically
came together to discuss
leadership over the course of a
summer. An online course on the
topic of emotional intelligence in
leadership via Coursera was a
common thread, and via bi-weekly
conversations led by one
department head, each person
achieved her individual goals
towards finding the superheroine
within.

3. Learning Outcomes
• Understand emotional
intelligence, its importance at
work and for leadership
• Coursera: Info and benefits
• Inspire others to pursue
leadership learning opportunities

4. Our Group
Jacquie Frank
Mary Guthmiller
Kris Johnson Anne Stefani

5. How it all Started
Serendipitous
Connections

6. Self-Reflection Exercise #1
Where are
you in your
leadership
progression?

7. What Happened
• We met to outline a game plan
• Established goals & guidelines

8. Our Goals
We aim to:
• Foster the learning goals of all
individuals;
• Share information;
• Engage in collaborative
discussion and brainstorming.

9. Our Guidelines
We will:
• Create a safe sharing environment,
where privacy can be expected;
• Be honest and objective with each
other;
• Communicate and listen
respectfully;
• Be patient with each other and
ourselves regarding the course
schedule and each person’s
pace/timeline;
• Give ourselves permission to be
wrong and make mistakes.

10. Our Timeline
• Signed up!
• May 4 - Aug. 14: Took course
• May 22: Ground Rule meeting
• June - Aug: Sharing conversations
June 18, 24
July 9, 29
Aug. 5
• Aug. 12: Delivered Brown Bag
session in library
• Aug. 26: Wrap up conversation

11. Emotional Intelligence
The ability to:
• Recognize when you’re
experiencing emotions,
• Have strategies for managing
your emotions,
• Recognize other people's
emotions,
• Respond appropriately to other
people’s emotions.
Richard E. Boyatzis, (2009) "Competencies as a behavioral approach to
emotional intelligence", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 28
Iss: 9, pp.749 - 770

13. Stress & Renewal

14. Mindfulness

15. 5 Minute Break!

16. Vision

17. Self-Reflection Exercise #2, Part A
Visioning
Chart

18. Self-Reflection Exercise #2, Part B
I want to…
be productive & happy; have close relationships; make positive personal choices; gain financial freedom;
eat well, move & relax; benefit the lives of others & the environment through my work.
The visioning exercise can be difficult; especially if you do not know yourself well. Mindfulness can help you
become clear; clear about your weaknesses, strengths, wants, desires, what stresses you and what brings
you joy. Great leadership isn’t reactive (emotionally), being self-aware and having the ability to “stay in the
zone” strengthens your ability to connect with others. Over time you become sure of who you are, gain
confidence and perhaps discover leadership potential you never knew you had.
I will spend time with family and friends, even for small time increments.
I will take opportunities to travel – both near and far.

20. Putting it together

21. Questions?
Harvey Mackay Quote:
“People don’t care how much you
know about them, once they realize
how much you care about them.”
-The Arizona Republic, Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, pgs. 10A-11A

22. Bibliography
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