RWL Newlsetter #60

Greetings from the University of New Hampshire! Second week of the semester is behind us - next thing you know, it will be winter break! Well, not really, but it always comes faster than I expect. This week we've had lots of rain and it's made the woods vibrantly green.

When I ask executives what their leadership style is, they most often answer one of two styles: they say they are servant leaders or transformational leaders. So this week in my management class we have been talking about servant leadership and transformational leadership, and that is the theme of this letter.

Read

What: Mindtools, Transformational Leadership - Becoming an Inspirational Leader

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/transformational-leadership.htm

Why: If you're not familiar with Transformational Leadership, this is a good little primer.

Watch

What: TED Talks, JIM HEMERLING, 5 ways to lead in an era of constant change https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_hemerling_5_ways_to_lead_in_an_era_of_constant_change?utm_campaign=tedspread--a&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare​

Why: Ashey, a student in my management course, recommended this TED talk on her weekly blog based on our discussion. Here's what Ashley had to say: "Hemerling outlined how a good leader will put people first during times of transformation, which is almost always happening nowadays. I loved how Hemerling explained that a strong leader will empower their employees to handle whatever may come their way."

Listen

What: Lessons from 50,000 Interviews: Larry King and Cal Fussman

https://tim.blog/2017/08/16/larry-king/

Why: A core tenet of servant leadership is listening. Who better to learn about listening from than Larry King? This is a great interview with a great listener.

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That's it for this week! Be safe with this holiday weekend coming up and do amazing things.

Thanks for reading and see you next week! If you come across any interesting stories, won't you send them my way? I'd love to hear what you think of these suggestions, and I'd love to get suggestions from you. Feel free to drop me a line by e-mail, or you can tweet to me at @bonicatalent .

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Mark

Mark J. Bonica, Ph.D., MBA, MS
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Management and Policy
University of New Hampshire
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mark.bonica@unh.edu
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"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor." - Henry David Thoreau