Definitions of a leader (1)

1. Leadership
Presented by:
Karyn M. Warsow, MS, MPH, DrPH Candidate
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,
Department of Health Policy Management & Leadership

2. Definitions of a Leader
“A leader is a person who inspires others to
action and guides their undertakings.”
“Leaders are working within a group to
mobilize its resources to reach a commonly
shared goal.”
“A leader creates a vision for others then directs
them toward achieving that vision.
“A leader is one who can see the consequences
of his/her actions further than his/her peers.”

3. Why is Leadership Important
Leads to effectiveness and innovation
Builds collaboration
Advocate
“Leadership is our most powerful instrument
to create a healthier society.” (AJPH)

4. Barriers to Effective Leadership
Leadership is frequently identified with the
exercise of power, which many find inspiring,
even intoxicating.
Effective leadership can be destructive as well
as constructive.
The basic instincts of some people are to
dominate, whatever their qualifications.
Leadership is a process of struggling to the top and
giving free rein to their megalomania.

5. Profile of a Future Leader
Thinks Globally
Anticipates Opportunity
Creates a Shared Vision
Develops and Empowers People
Appreciates Cultural Diversity
Builds Teamwork and Partnerships
Embraces Change
Technological Savvy

6. Profile of a Future Leader
Continued…
Encourages Constructive Challenge
Ensures Customer Satisfaction
Achieves a Competitive Advantage
Demonstrates Personal Mastery
Shares Leadership
Lives the Values

7. The 8 Principles of Successful
Leadership
Integrity
Creativity
Vision
Trust
Participation
Learning
Diversity
Community

8. Effective Leadership
Need to have leaders who aren’t seeking credit
for what they’ve accomplished.
Leader who’s acknowledgment is seeing the
realization of their:
Values
Vision
Leadership
Need to have leaders who work as part of a
team
Help to influence decisions and not overly authoritative