YouTube and leadership

Hi All,
This semester, I have started using YouTube videos on our Leadership and Ethics Blackboard site. I wasn't sure how this would go, but hoped that posting videos of interesting and inspirational leaders would add to the dialog we were already having based on readings, etc. The Tuesday section of PRL 713 simply watches the videos and then we sometimes discuss them in class and journals. The Wednesday night group, which is making up for a missed class (snow!) has been required to discuss the videos on a chat board. From my perspective, the dialogue has been rich and indeed, YouTube has added benefit to our work together. I'm not going to post any of the videos I have used (saving them for the next class), but here is another one to brighten your February. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0&feature=related
Until next time,
Harriet

Are there any men in this program?

Hi All,
I was noticing recently that the last few cohorts have been all women. This is not always true. However, given our recent trend, and the fact that I upload photos of our students onto this blog, the female-only cohort could become a self-perpetuating reality. I was thinking that prospective students who are men, might look at the blog and grow concerned that they wouldn't really fit in this program. Fact is, we've had several men in the PRL program -- they do well, graduate and move on to do important work. So guys -- fear not -- you are welcome in PRL!

cheers,
Harriet

Back from the snow storm!

Finally, after another week of missed class due to a storm, we were back together this week! Last night was a fantastic class! Students worked individually and then together on an ethics case. We also explored the various lenses that each of us uses and how this shapes our perspective and response.
Next, students worked with three leadership theories -- situational, path-goal, and leader-member exchange. They then applied these theories to a leadership case study. Finally we synthesized the three theories into one super theory to address the case. I drew this on the board as the class members jumped in with ideas as to how their theory could contribute. This was an energizing and rich exercise!

Until next week,
Harriet