Leadership Thoughts

Leading without authority.

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This video offers some practical leadership skills that are backed up by research. Here’s a summary: 

1. Go for the small yes (ask for a small request first) 2. Embrace the Pygmalion effect (offer praise over $) 3. Use a blend of logic and emotion (mostly focusing on emotion) 4. Choose the right seat at the table 5. Avoid empty calorie time (take real breaks!) 6. Ask behavior questions 7. Be scared... a little (of your goals).  8. Abandon revenge (& get perspective) 9. Embody the body language of leaders (be still, smile less)... ***not sure how I feel about that one! 10. Invest in communication skills

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Free Mentoring Tutorial - Mentor for Impact - Start Mentoring

Essential wisdom & tools for starting as a great mentor - Free Course

This is a free course through udemy that I found helpful in terms of growing other leaders and also in working with clients. Learn how to become a great mentor, start a mentoring relationship, and about the GROW model. 

G- Goal (What do you really want?) R - Reality (What is happening now?) O - Opportunities (Explore the options/obstacles) W - Will (Establish the will & commitment)

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About Me

I’m first and foremost, a social worker! Being a social worker is integral to who I am professionally and personally. This informs my perspective of leadership, so pretty important to note.

What exactly is social work?

Social work is a practice-based profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. It aims to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their resources and those of the community to resolve problems.

Human rights and social justice are the philosophical underpinnings of social work practice. The uniqueness of social work practice is in the blend of some particular values, knowledge and skills, including the use of relationship as the basis of all interventions and respect for the client’s choice and involvement.

What kind of social work do you practice?

I have worked with mainly individuals and families who are low-income and need help accessing resources and general guidance/counselling. I have worked with all ages - youth, adults, older adults, and with clients of diverse backgrounds.  This includes people with physical & intellectual disabilities, serious mental illness, and substance abuse. I also work in communities and view myself as community-focused. 

Have more questions? Feel free to ask!

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Greetings!

I am starting this blog as a way to learn more about leadership, acknowledge that I am a leader, and to be a continuous learner. 

Anyone else struggle with imposter syndrome? I’m right there with you. Let’s fight that self doubt together!