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From the reflections of the week, what has been the most effective example of leadership actions demonstrated in the field this week and Why?
What standard(s) and element(s) most highly correlated with the actions described?
Aug 20, 2011
Preliminary Leadership definition
How does this cartoon relate to the ELCC Standards provided in your syllabus?
The white guy (I couldn't figure out if he was President, or a secret agent) attempted to outline the characteristics of an effective leader but, to me, it seemed he failed to listen to the concerns/questions of his constituent(s) (this is what makes me think he was President). Maybe I'm looking into it a little too much. He did at least, however, seem to be knowledgeable of what it means to be an effective leader. He mentioned acting "with appropriate ethical behavior...that won't jeopardize the follower-leader relationship",the importance to have knowledge of all the guidelines and policies,and efficient management of resources.
I find it ironic that the setting of this clip took place in the White House, a place where I hardly see the embodiment of the ELCC standards. Ethics? Management of resources? Community building? Understanding the larger political context? I find that hilarious! Maybe all presidential candidates need to take an Ed. Leadership course in the ELCC standards!
The cartoon relates to all the ELCC standards and clearly covers them through the video. The video talked about contextual leadership, being ethical at all times. The black person on the outside was really testing the agent to see if he knew his standards. Though the agent did not practice all items, he knew them very well, but as we have learned knowledge is only one part of being an effective leader. In the video they referenced weaknesses and successes of leaders and talked about being ethical, understanding your followers and establishing a large degree of influence. The agent talked about having balance and being passive in your mission, he mentioned values and beliefs and how they can play a part in your leadership. Overall, the video gives us a sample of individuals who know the ELCC standards but may not always practice them.
The “Preliminary Leadership Definition” cartoon provides many explanations and characteristics that leaders should hold. The cartoon is set in the White House and the main characters are a secret service agent and a character that has on rather soiled clothing, which leads me to believe he is the representation of a working class citizen.
Very early in the cartoon, the secret service agent begins to correlate the importance of ethics in leadership. In fact, throughout the video, the agent frequently emphasizes the importance of ethics, integrity, and upholding one’s identity in the presence of the people (ELCC Standard 5). Also, he states that leaders must “understand follower’s needs, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs” (ELCC Standard 4). This method of leadership is imperative when formulating ideas to implement that will be of use to those that follow. Thus, the secret service agent states that leadership styles are imperative to success (ELCC Standard 3), as well.
One aspect of the cartoon that struck me as interesting is the fact that the agent stated to the citizen that he asked “ridiculously dumb questions” yet; the agent didn’t provide any responses that answered the citizen’s questions entirely. However, one thing was made clear during the conversation between the agent and the citizen, and that was the importance of ethics. This is primarily what was discussed throughout the video. Personally I believe that ethics was the center of responses the secret agent gave because it is the quality that largely pleases people.
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The white guy (I couldn't figure out if he was President, or a secret agent) attempted to outline the characteristics of an effective leader but, to me, it seemed he failed to listen to the concerns/questions of his constituent(s) (this is what makes me think he was President). Maybe I'm looking into it a little too much. He did at least, however, seem to be knowledgeable of what it means to be an effective leader. He mentioned acting "with appropriate ethical behavior...that won't jeopardize the follower-leader relationship",the importance to have knowledge of all the guidelines and policies,and efficient management of resources.
I find it ironic that the setting of this clip took place in the White House, a place where I hardly see the embodiment of the ELCC standards. Ethics? Management of resources? Community building? Understanding the larger political context? I find that hilarious! Maybe all presidential candidates need to take an Ed. Leadership course in the ELCC standards!
The cartoon relates to all the ELCC standards and clearly covers them through the video. The video talked about contextual leadership, being ethical at all times. The black person on the outside was really testing the agent to see if he knew his standards. Though the agent did not practice all items, he knew them very well, but as we have learned knowledge is only one part of being an effective leader. In the video they referenced weaknesses and successes of leaders and talked about being ethical, understanding your followers and establishing a large degree of influence. The agent talked about having balance and being passive in your mission, he mentioned values and beliefs and how they can play a part in your leadership. Overall, the video gives us a sample of individuals who know the ELCC standards but may not always practice them.
The “Preliminary Leadership Definition” cartoon provides many explanations and characteristics that leaders should hold. The cartoon is set in the White House and the main characters are a secret service agent and a character that has on rather soiled clothing, which leads me to believe he is the representation of a working class citizen.
Very early in the cartoon, the secret service agent begins to correlate the importance of ethics in leadership. In fact, throughout the video, the agent frequently emphasizes the importance of ethics, integrity, and upholding one’s identity in the presence of the people (ELCC Standard 5). Also, he states that leaders must “understand follower’s needs, strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs” (ELCC Standard 4). This method of leadership is imperative when formulating ideas to implement that will be of use to those that follow. Thus, the secret service agent states that leadership styles are imperative to success (ELCC Standard 3), as well.
One aspect of the cartoon that struck me as interesting is the fact that the agent stated to the citizen that he asked “ridiculously dumb questions” yet; the agent didn’t provide any responses that answered the citizen’s questions entirely. However, one thing was made clear during the conversation between the agent and the citizen, and that was the importance of ethics. This is primarily what was discussed throughout the video. Personally I believe that ethics was the center of responses the secret agent gave because it is the quality that largely pleases people.
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