A Note From Our Director
I hope everyone enjoyed the SEED Week workshops and is having a great first week of classes.
Leadership is often defined as being "in charge" or "the boss" of an organization or of others, and this is often the case. However, sometimes one can lead in other ways: (1) leading through following, (2) leading through supporting, and (3) leading from the second position.
Leading Through Following
Leaders are often out there at the head of the pack. However, if no one follows, his or her leadership becomes hollow. Take a look at "First Follower: Leadership Lessons From the Dancing Guy"
and be sure to read the commentaries regarding first follower-ship.
One guy starts dancing at a picnic while everyone else just sits there. This goes on for a bit before another person - the first follower - starts dancing, too. Now that there are two people dancing, others are emboldened to get up and dance as well. Without that first follower nothing more would have happened, and the first person would have been left to dance alone.
Look for opportunities to be the first follower.
Leading Through Supporting
Have you ever experienced this? The boss asks for ideas at a meeting. You pipe up with a pretty solid one, but the rest of the room is silent. You look around and all you see is the throats of your colleagues staring at the ceiling and the hair of those studying the table. All the boss says is, "Very interesting. Let's move along now." You shrink to a significantly smaller version of yourself.
Later, as you are walking down the hall, Sally and Frank approach you and say, "Golly, that was a fantastic idea. I do not know why the boss did not go for it." You think, NOW you say something? The boss probably declined because there was no visible support in the meeting!
Lead through supporting. Be an angel's advocate. Make that positive comment when it is really useful.
Leading from the Second Position ... or the Fourth, or Tenth
We may not always be the boss, but when we are number two we can still lead. (B
eing second chair violin does not mean you are second fiddle.
- Encourage your boss in innovation.
- Attend meetings as the boss' representative.
- Act like a Chief Strategy Officer, bringing new ideas and best practices to the boss for discussion.
- Diplomatically gather information about agency climate issues and use that to make suggestions.
Even though you may be number two or four or ten, your feedback and support throughout the organization are still valued. Take the initiative and say "thank you" and "good job" to staff members as often as possible. Few of us get too many appreciative notes.
See any position in your organization as an opportunity to lead.
Director, Leadership in Community Benefit Organizations
Professor of Social Work
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Leadership Careers in Focus
New Opportunities for Consultancy and Capacity Building
Many nonprofits valiantly impact communities with limited means and heightened challenges. Demonstrate your expertise through team consultancy and capacity building opportunities with area nonprofits.
Seize this opportunity and position yourself for your leadership career!
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Board service is a form of leadership that we enthusiastically encourage. Executive leaders of nonprofits and the communities they serve stand to benefit from your keen training and passions. Simultaneously, your experiences visiting, volunteering, and ultimately serving as full fledged Board Trustees will uniquely enhance your insight into the inner workings of nonprofits.
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Leadership Program and Career Services Events
Fall 2015 Master Class
Fr
iday, October 9
Join us for an opportunity to interact with
national philanthropic leader
(and SSW alumna!) Eileen Heisman!
Part 1:
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Exclusive Student Event*
"Eileen's Leadership Journey and Tips for Emerging Professionals"
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (breakfast provided); International Institute, 1636
Part 2: Public Keynote
"Philanthropy: Then, Now and the Future"
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
; ECC, 1840
Workshops
Discovering Your Professional Leadership Purpose
Thursday, September 24, 1-2 PM; SSWB 2816
Each student comes to the MSW Program with different interests, motivations, and goals. In this workshop, we will look at the idea of your unique 'Professional Purpose' and how you can use this purpose as a guide throughout your time in the MSW Program and in your professional lives.
#SpeakerSeries @ Noon
Sponsored by the Dean's Office and the Office of Student Services
Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Relations
Tuesday, October 27
In partnership with the United Way of Washtenaw County, we will be offering a two-part opportunity for students to 1) learn about
corporate social responsibility and
corporate relations
(professional skill) and
2) network with corporations in Washtenaw County who are dedicated to social responsibility practices.
RSVP information will be updated soon!
Preparing Your Professional Launch
Wednesday, December 2, 5-6 PM; SSWB 3752
Whether you are preparing to graduate or planning ahead, join Janice Williams Miller as she discusses launching your career as a social work leader.
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A Royal Leadership Lesson From the Queen
Queen Elizabeth has done a pretty good job leading England for over 60 years.
Quite a few of her leadership tips can transfer to social work leadership.
- Always think of your constituents.
- Don't grumble.
- Be humble.
- Avoid public squabbles.
- Be the rock of your organization.
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Social Entrepreneur Works to Put His Nonprofit
Out of Business
OK--not in the way you may be thinking. Eric Stowe, Founder & CEO of
Splash,
is work
ing
towards a mission to help children around the world receive clean wate
r.
"We want to put Splash out of business by 2030. Our ultimate goal is to
ensure local su
ccess
happens on its own time, on its own terms, through its own talent, and with its own fu
ndin
g. Charity is a means to that - it cannot be the end."
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Dawn Shedrick, the Network for Social Work Management's "Monday Morning
Manager,"
discusses her rode to management and her career at JenTex
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"I arrived at my very first job in human services the day after I graduated undergrad and found out that I was going to be a manager. Yikes!
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What's Your Leadership Style?
Are you the kind of leader who constructively delegates tasks to your team
OR
Are you the kind of leader to model excellence and mobilize self-direction?
Read on to learn about the different types of leadership styles that work to drive teams to successful outcomes.
Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article31564898.html?utm_source=General+Email+Marketing+List+-+ALL&utm_campaign=ff7565dbed-SMB_Email_Newsletter_August_22_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8af03eabe-ff7565dbed-94420449&ct=t%28SMB_Email_Newsletter_August_22_2015%29&goal=0_e8af03eabe-ff7565dbed-94420449#storylink=cpy
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Professional Memberships & Networks
Network for Social Work Management 
Membership rate: FREE Member-only benefits:
- Networking opportunities
- International Mentorship Program
- Attend National Conference in 2016, TBA
- Human Services Management Competencies
- Interactive Webinar Series
- Communications
Independent Sector 
Membership rate: $10/year Member-only benefits:
- Networking opportunities
- Independent Sector Affinity Program
- Attend National Leadership Conference, Embark
- Access to NextGeneration (NGen) online community on LinkedIn
- Public Policy Benefits
- Communications
Young Leaders Society - United Way of Washtenaw County Join Here Membership rate: FREE
*Other local chapters available*
Member-only benefits:
- Volunteer & fundraising opportunities
- Networking & leadership events
- Monthly activities- including service projects, social gatherings, professional development meetings
- Community updates & news
Young Nonprofit Professionals of Washtenaw County VIew their Facebook Page  *Other local chapters available here* Membership rate: FREE Member-only benefits:
- Connect with other young local leaders
- Share resources & information
- Nationally recognized
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FREE Business Cards!
Nothing says official more than presenting your very own business cards when networking or interviewing. Leave a lasting impression and contact information for that next great opportunity.
*Additional cards are $13/100 through the School of Social Work Student Union!
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Additional Leadership Events
Board Fellows Information Session
Center for Social Impact
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
ECC (1840), School of Social Work
Learn More
Opportunities to Engage: Leadership Summit
Wednesday, September 16, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Office of Public Health Practice Webinar
Learn More
Understand Your Audience, Market, and Community: Market Research Basics
Thursday, September 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Engagement Center #200
Learn More
Innovation in Action
Do you want to go beyond the classroom to make impact? Join the U-M School of Public Health's University-wide competition
Innovation in Action
to create new solutions to real-world Public Health and Education challenges!
Detroit SOUP
Sunday, September 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2900 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
Learn More
Entrepreneurship Orientation
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn More
Mingle 'n Match for Social Entrepreneurs
Center for Social Impact
Tuesday, September 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shinola, 301 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor
Learn More
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**Copies of
The Chronicle of Philanthropy are located in the outside mailbox on John's door (3734).
**If there are articles from other publications that require a membership fee, please let us know and we can access them for you.
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Contact Us
| John Tropman, Director |
SSWB 3734 |
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(734) 763.6275 |
| Rachael Wiener |
SSWB 3751 |
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(734) 764.4903 |
| Janice Williams Miller |
SSWB 3751 |
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(734) 763.9211 |
If you would like to submit items for the Leadership in Community Benefit Organizations' Newsletter (events, op-eds, resources, etc.), please email Rachael.
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