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From the Manifold edition of LET'S GO IN: MY JOURNEY TO A UNIVERSITY PRESIDENCY by T. Alan Hurwitz: gallaudetupress.manifoldapp.org/projects/let-s-go-in
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VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: A blue card with white lettering appears for ten seconds. It says "What are some of the valuable lessons in leadership you learned while becoming involved with advocacy organizations? And can you define what it means to be an inclusionary leader?"
Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, an older white man with white hair, a white beard and dark-rimmed glasses wearing a bluish-gray buttoned-up shirt stands before a white wall and begins to sign in ASL.
ALAN: How do you become an effective leader? I have a long list of answers to that, but let me summarize.
The most important things are quality, good listening skills, encouraging people to share their ideas, supporting each other, and allowing people to believe that they have some good ideas to share,
asking questions, following through, making sure that you establish a timeline to accomplish things,
and encouraging people to do their best. Establish a rewards system and recognize their good performance.
And establish a good mentoring system. Maybe a young individual who is really motivated could be paired with a more experienced leader to work together.
Writing articles as coauthors. There are so many different things. All of them will make an effective leader.
Have a good group discussion, making sure everyone is involved. There may be some people who are a bit quiet, but that’s okay. Encourage them to jump into the discussion, and give them time to develop their skills.
From the Manifold edition of LET'S GO IN: MY JOURNEY TO A UNIVERSITY PRESIDENCY by T. Alan Hurwitz: gallaudetupress.manifoldapp.org/projects/let-s-go-in
This video may not be repurposed or incorporated into other works in any way without the express written consent of the author.
VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: A blue card with white lettering appears for ten seconds. It says "What are some of the valuable lessons in leadership you learned while becoming involved with advocacy organizations? And can you define what it means to be an inclusionary leader?"
Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, an older white man with white hair, a white beard and dark-rimmed glasses wearing a bluish-gray buttoned-up shirt stands before a white wall and begins to sign in ASL.
ALAN: How do you become an effective leader? I have a long list of answers to that, but let me summarize.
The most important things are quality, good listening skills, encouraging people to share their ideas, supporting each other, and allowing people to believe that they have some good ideas to share,
asking questions, following through, making sure that you establish a timeline to accomplish things,
and encouraging people to do their best. Establish a rewards system and recognize their good performance.
And establish a good mentoring system. Maybe a young individual who is really motivated could be paired with a more experienced leader to work together.
Writing articles as coauthors. There are so many different things. All of them will make an effective leader.
Have a good group discussion, making sure everyone is involved. There may be some people who are a bit quiet, but that’s okay. Encourage them to jump into the discussion, and give them time to develop their skills.
