PURPOSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP THROUGH PERSONAL INNOVATION Pamela McCauley Bush, Ph.D., CPE
PURPOSE & PASSION A powerful combination of two dependent factors for achieving what you were intended to accomplish in your life
PURPOSE What am I here for? How do I find out? When can I be sure I m doing what I was put here to do? Can I feel it?
FIND YOUR PURPOSE It s probably not that hard to figure out Take time to do it Calm the noise - get quiet Expect to receive this knowledge of why you are here on Earth
PASSION That unexplainable desire to do something that stirs you up, excites you and moves you
FIND YOUR PASSION What excites, energizes or angers you? What did you dream of doing as a child? Apply this approach: Obtain information Talk to people in the area Engage in a situation to gain an experience
NECESSARY INGREDIENTS Patience Resilience Optimism Faith
CHALLENGES FOR AA Lack of Role Models & Mentors Ineffective Networking Not supporting each other Taking things personally Giving up too quickly!
TRUE RESILIENCE A historical virtue in the African American community Can be learned Is a process
PINCH POINTS FOR RESILIENCE Educational process Particularly technology Transitioning into the workforce Personal challenges Professional disappointments At the glass ceiling
BEYOND THE PINCH POINTS
OVERCOMING AND LEADING Regain YOUR vision Stir up your passion Commit to ongoing personal innovation Declare that you ARE a passionate and purposeful leader Find your passion and purpose through personal innovation
PERSONAL INNOVATION Personal innovation tailors career focus, personal capabilities, skills, and relationships to meet current and emerging needs in a given area of opportunity
OUTCOME OF PERSONAL INNOVATION Passionate Leadership Innovative Leadership Purpose Driven Leaders
PURPOSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP Purpose Driven Motives Objective is bigger than You! Transformational Thinking/Leading Purposeful Passionate Leadership Adaptability & Flexibility
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP Inspirational motivation Charismatic Role Modeling Transformational Leadership Intellectual stimulation Individual consideration
CHARACTERISTICS OF PASSIONATE LEADERS Vision Character Willingness to think outside the box Ability to empower others Communication skills Ability to make tough decisions Ability to stand up for yourself and your idea Resilience and Optimism
CHARACTERISTICS PURPOSE DRIVEN LEADERS Source:
CREATING YOUR PATH Know your value Receive your passion Be an optimist Personal vision statement Personal mission statement Personal roadmap Resilience Photo: http://www.razoo.com/story/women-in-engineering-programs-and-advocate-network
KNOW YOUR VALUE Acknowledge your accomplishments Recognize your strengths Know your contributions Who are you not to be great?
WHERE IS OUR OPTIMISM? Studies show that only 11% of people in America are considered optimist! America is considered the land of opportunity by those outside of America!
PERSONAL VISION STATEMENT Vision Statement (long-term perspective) A statement that represents the holistic view, intention, and purpose of your life and career. This statement is described with global or high level words and should be original and specific to the values, passion, and life views that you hold.
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT Mission Statement Statement of goals to be attained in support of the vision; 1 to 3 years timeframe The mission statement consists of actions that you will follow to achieve your vision. The statements connect specific action to your vision.
WRITE IT DOWN Roadmap Action steps to achieve the mission in order to see vision realized Schedule (and stick to it!) Milestones
STAY THE COURSE OR RE-ROUTE! Innovative leadership is a Marathon not a sprint! You will be tried Personally and professionally Make course corrections as necessary Don t take things personally Take the high road it s about your mission! Keep the faith & stay in the game
YOUR LEGACY Work on a purpose driven life and the legacy wil take care of itself
MY EXPERIENCES Purpose Passion Path Process Desired take away