Online Leadership Challenge Day 6

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:24:49 -0400
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This week we focused on relationships and groups, today we will touch on partnerships. Leadership exists through powerful relationships. Leadership itself is relational. No one can be a leader alone. Often the greatest leaders have a partner who can see their true selves and can challenge the leader’s thinking. When you have partnerships, you have the built-in trust in the relationship that allows for mutual feedback. Receiving feedback is beneficial to leaders because it allows for them to grow and develop. Partners also act as supporters and even confidants, and are essential when it comes to moving forward with initiatives or creating change. They help fuel you when your cup is running empty. The power this type of relationship has makes possibilities endless.

“All change, even very large and powerful change, begins when a few people start talking with one another.” Margaret Wheatley

“Who expects you to be somebody?” Tom Rath

Day 6 Challenge Questions:

What are your reactions to these thoughts? Who challenges your thinking? Who do you work best with?/Who is your ideal partner?

To provide your answers using mobile, follow and share your comments on the Challenge Day 6 posted on the Campus Life Instagram (@umbccampuslife). Visit the Online Leadership Challenge page to access all the Challenge Day posts and for more information.

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