Unlock Your Superhero Leadership Potential

created by Jennifer Emory -clarify what it means to be a What is our superhero leader

mission? -find out about your leadership style

-learn about what you can do to improve your skills

-solve the world’s problems

-have some fun

-leave feeling like a superhero What is a superhero?

“Another definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other “A hero is an ordinary people’s well-being and will individual who finds the go out of his or her way to strength to persevere and help them – even if there is endure, in spite of no chance of a reward. That overwhelming obstacles.” – person who helps others Christopher Reeve simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed, without a doubt, a real superhero.” – Stan Lee

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What is a leader?

What is a

leader? Second part of the first definition: “an organization or company that is the most advanced Google pulls up the following or successful in a particular definition: “the person who area.” leads or commands a group, Synonyms: pioneer, front organization, or country.” runner, innovator, trailblazer, trendsetter, pathfinder

-honesty and integrity What are -confidence -ability to inspire others some traits -commitment and passion -good communicator of a good -decisive -accountable leader? -able to delegate and empower -displays creativity and innovation -practices empathy

What kind Let’s take of a leader a test! are you?

Other assessments

Which

Superhero corresponds to your leadership style?

A

Sanguine

The Charismatic and Bold Genius

Iron Man leaders are: Weaknesses:

-revolutionary leaders whose - can be easily distracted vision and ideas change our - sometimes lack self- world control - sometimes sensitive -they have the ability to see - heavy burden and aim bigger than their peers - hyperfocused on projects and may neglect other -they are phenomenally things ambitious Call to Action: -the glass is always half full Go Big or Go Home

The Self-Sacrificing Servant Leader

Spiderman leaders are: Weaknesses:

-strong because they care - don’t always see themselves as leaders

-kind, good-natured, and - lack confidence in their easy-going abilities - can be extremely sensitive -think of others first to criticism - wisecracking sense of -highly intelligent humor can lead to others not taking them seriously -intuitive

-humble Call to Action: Be a Servant Leader

B

Choleric

The Strong and Versatile Female Lead

Wonder Woman leaders are: Weaknesses:

-smart, driven, focused - can be emotionally -highly charismatic vulnerable

-determined - may be prideful

-kind and shows innate compassion for her Call to Action: team/those around her Be Decisive

-confident

C

Phlegmatic

The Recruiting, Teaching and Mentoring Leader

Professor X leaders are: Weaknesses:

-smart, passionate about what they do, and they excel - so invested in those at it, too around them that they can be emotionally vulnerable -love people and seeing others grow - strife, rejection, or downright betrayal cuts -extremely intuitive deeper

-empathetic Call to Action: -recognize the strengths in Add Value to People others and strive to empower by Valuing Them

D

Melancholic

The Brilliant Unifier and Strategist

Captain America leaders Weaknesses: are: - “old-school” -firmly intentional: there is a reason behind everything - high moral stance can they say and do sometimes put them at odds with more -two steps ahead and have a progressive or laid-back contingency plan B, C, and D team members

-task-oriented AND people- - can be overly serious at oriented, gifted at times and “fun” is not a assessing strengths and big part of their vocab liabilities Call to Action: -epitome of self-sacrifice Develop a Strong Character

-humble

The Leader Who Leads from the Back, Analyzing

Weaknesses: Batman leaders are:

-uncanny in their ability to - Sometimes do not trust analyze a problem or others to do as good of a situation job as they would do themselves -focused, determined, and highly disciplined - Can be perceived as negative in their outlook, -highly realistic in their even though they are just outlook being realistic

-almost always right Call to Action: Be Disciplined

Now that you have identified Let’s use some of your your powers Superhero for good! Leadership qualities…

Amy Cuddy TED Talk: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are “I wear a mask, and that mask is not to hide who I am, but to create who I am.” - Batman “Failure is the fog from which we all glimpse “And now I know…that only Love can triumph.” -Iron Man truly save the world. So now I stay, I fight, I give – for the world I know can be. This is my mission now. “You have your definition Forever.” –Wonder Woman of a hero and I have mine -- and mine includes being a lot more aware.” “With great power comes great –Captain America responsibility.” -Spiderman

“You don’t need to be a superhero to get the girl. The “Any dream worth having is right girl will bring out the a dream worth fighting for.” superhero in you.” -Deadpool – Professor X “You’re much stronger than you think you are. Trust me.” - Superman

References:

Personal Leadership Style Analysis https://csdaca.org/wp- content/uploads/2016/08/Handout- TheBirds-PersonalityAssessment.pdf Lead Like a Superhero: What Pop Culture Icons Top 10 Leadership Qualities That Make Good Leaders Can Teach Us About https://blog.taskque.com/characteristics- good-leaders/ Impactful Leadership By 7 Leadership Tricks From Superheroes That Will Make You a Better Leader Sabastien Richard https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/7- leadership-tricks-from-superheroes-that- will-make-you-a-better-leader.html

Superhero Business Leadership Lessons https://www.huffingtonpost.com/vala- afshar/superhero-business- leader_b_3606347.html