Leadership

Distribution of Leadership: Leadership Opportunities in PDK is Shared - Eveyone is a Leader

LEADERSHIP acts as a catalyst “unleashing” the potential in others

LEADERSHIP INFLUENCES:

the interpretation of events,
the choice of objectives for the group,
motivation to achieve the objectives,
maintenance of cooperative relationships and teamwork,
enlistment of support and cooperation from people outside the organization” (Yukl 1994, p. 3 - quoted in Leithwood and Levin - Yukl, G. (1994. Leadership in organizations (3rd ed.)Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall

U of T Kappans Use Different Types of Leadership

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: focuses on the commitments and capacities of organizational members, as well as their willingness to engage in extra effort on behalf of their organizations.

CONTINGENT LEADERSHIP: emphasizes the need for leaders to be responsive to the unique demands of their organizations and the contexts in which those organizations function.

Leadership Through Reflective Dialogue

Working through tasks, especially collaboratively, builds deeper understanding of concepts behind the tasks and therefore broadens leadership skills.

How you Can Be a Leader in PDK

be involved in the chapter's activities and assume a leadership role,
be involved in the research series,
volunteer to host an activity
contribute ideas for chapter publications

See the Service Section for more activities that include leadership opportunities and contact Carolyn Moras, Susan Seidman or any member of the Executive for more information.