(You)th Leadership NYC Prevention Resource Center Sarah Redfield
Nov 13, 2014
(You)th Leadership NYC Prevention Resource Center
Sarah Redfield
Who we are
Established in 2009, the Prevention Resource Center is committed to decreasing the negative
effects of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, gambling and violence at the community level.
The PRC serves as an information clearinghouse linking available resources to substance abuse prevention providers, local
stakeholders, and community based organizations.
“Leadership is not defined by age, gender, race, or financial class. Rather, it is defined by actions, vision, and passion.”
-Anonymous
Who are leaders?
Name some people you consider leaders
Commonalities
Vision
Vision of changes they want to see in their community
Vision for how the work can be done(Blueprint)
Vision of resources needed to get the work done
(Tools)
On an Index Card Write…
• Personal Vision - what do you envision for yourself
• Community Vision - what do you envision for your community
Active in the Community
Leaders know the community they are a part of
Community leaders are plugged into the communityInformed on issues affecting the community
Community leaders are collaborators
Collaborators
Teamwork
Team Player
Essentially, collaboration is a process where people with different interests, share knowledge to reach outcomes and/or make better decisions.
Leadership Styles
Traditional Collaborative
• Based on belief that power is given to leader
• Lead with control and power• Followed because of loyalty to
position, not leader
• Focuses the decision making process of the group with keeping shared goals
within reach• Promotes effective communication*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRbBEclZ4g
• Understand the best way to communicate with other people
• Communication matters
• Communicate effectively
Resolve Conflict
Share the Spotlight
…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDKDC_IUnOA
Build Trust
Activity
Your Vision/Goal
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
• In your group think of a vision for your community(Keep in mind this vision should be realistic because you may actually do this in your community)
• Once you agree on a vision develop a road map for your vision• Come up with 5 steps that are necessary to reach your vision
** Remember w
hat
it takes to be a
good
leader/collaborator
Thank You!
Contact Info: Sarah Redfield
Phone: (646) 841-3209Email: [email protected]
http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/prevention-resource-center