This is an interesting and important question. We actually ask each of our graduate students to think about their "why?" from a clinical and career development standpoint and then post them (anonymously) in the student lounge. It is one of the things they see almost daily and serves as a frequent reminder that what we do is important.
As for me...my leadership "why?" relates to my desire to pay it forward. I was blessed to have had some very strong clinical and academic mentors over the years. For me, the most meaningful way to express my gratitude is to try to be that same some in another person's life. Servant leadership. That is my why!
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Chip Hahn, MS, AuD, CCC-A/SLP
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Audiology Education
NSSLHA Chapter Advisor
Miami University
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-28-2022 02:41 PM
From: Gloriajean Wallace
Subject: What is your "WHY?"
Hi Dr. Hill/Danyale and Everyone,
I will take a stab at it..and be perhaps #2.
(My why..)
I accept leadership roles because I am gifted as a "visionary," and greatly enjoy supporting others as –together--we strive to achieve excellence as a profession for the cases (and families) that we serve, and training excellence for the students who will eventually serve these cases (and families).
I enjoy
-supporting others (students, junior faculty, and people with communication disorders) in achieving personal, educational and professional goals, and
-unifying/"team building for persons with differing points of view (*all points of view are of value) in order to provide cutting ways of approaching challenges that face the profession and the cases that are served.
Gloriajean
Gloriajean Wallace, M.S., Ph.D., M.Div., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Professor and Chairperson
Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Chapman University
Harry and Dianne Rinker Health Science Campus
9401 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (714) 744-2185
FAX: (949) 206-0087
she.her.hers
glwallace@chapman.edu
Original Message:
Sent: 7/27/2022 9:22:00 AM
From: Dawnyale Hill
Subject: What is your "WHY?"
Hello fellow leaders! I have been reading a book "The Path Made Clear" by Oprah Winfrey and although it is not a leadership book, per se, it really has me thinking about clearly identifying my "why" (and my true intentions) in many areas of my life, including leadership. So, I wanted to pose the question to each of you (wherever you are in your leadership journey). It's a question I believe we should consider/reconsider frequently. "What is your why as a leader…right now?" Or shall I say "Why are you in your current leadership role(s)?" And for you aspiring leaders, "Why do you want to lead?" Identifying my "why" and keeping it in clear view helps me stay focused and allows me to quickly pivot when I start to lose focus/become distracted! Let this be an accountability opportunity/exercise, by sharing your unique "Why" with us. I'll go first!
My Why - I'm a leader because I desire to come alongside others to help support and encourage them to identify and then carry out their unique purpose(s)/interest(s) to their fullest potential, both professionally and personally.
Your turn…
~Dawny
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Dawnyale "Dawny" Hill
Charlotte, NC
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