We believe that leaders are more “made” than “born”. Current leadership research indicates that there are few genetic characteristics that influence one’s ability to become a leader. The purpose of this program is not to teach women on how to become leaders, but to empower them with the knowledge and the skills to become enlightened leaders. From our perspective, leadership is a
LIFE-LONG JOURNEY.
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“Wanting to lead and believing you can lead are only the departure points on the path to leadership. Leadership is an art, a performing art. And; in the art of leadership, the artist’s instrument is self. Ultimately, leadership development is a process of self-development.” |
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-Kouzes and Posner: The Leadership Challenge |
This program is designed for women, not because the material is gender-specific but primarily because it is critical to provide women with a “safe” environment within which to discuss issues and share information.
Servant leadership is not about a personal quest for power, prestige, or material rewards.
Instead, from this perspective, leadership begins with a true motivation to serve others. Rather than controlling or wielding power, the servant leader works to build a solid foundation or shared goals by:-