Exploring Leadership
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Introduction
Mentor Interviews
Introduction Video References
- Whitehead, J., Directing, Coaching, Supporting & Delegating Are What?, Situational Leadership.
- Schmid, S., Optimizing Post-Doc Training: Getting the Post Doc Training You Need, iBiology.
Discussion Framework
- How do I characterize my leadership style? Have I used specific evidence or an assessment like High5 or StrengthFinders to help identify these characteristics?
- How do I leverage my leadership drivers/strengths in different situations? What situations or projects are easy for me to handle? Which are challenging?
- In what ways would I like to further increase my leadership opportunities? Why is it important for me and my professional development? How can my mentor(s) support me?
Additional Resources
Read
- Kotter, J.P., What Leaders Really Do, Harvard Business Review.
- Denny’s Relationship Table, Northwestern University.
- How do I choose a mentor? A postdoc’s guide, The Nerd Coach.
Watch
- Exploring Leadership Frameworks, Adam Goodman, Postdoc Academy.
Listen
- EmpowerED to Lead, Podcast from Wayne State University.
- What’s missing in Academic Leadership, Your Unapologetic Career Podcast.
Act
- Leadership & Management Foundations for Academic Medicine & Science, AAMC.
- Building Academic Leaders in the Humanities, Five College Consortium.