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12 Leadership

HERO vs. HOST

1. Describe the characteristics of a "hero". (point form)

● Heroes often have answers to people's questions and know what to do
● They understand that people usually do what they’re told when a good plan is set in place
● As a situation becomes more complex, they feel the need to give power to the top position

2. Describe the characteristics of a "host". (point form)

● Take time to connect with others through meaningful conversations
● Make sure that others know that they can rely on them when in need of support
● They check in on others regularly to see how they’re doing
● They understand that people are more likely to support a cause that they, themselves were able
to contribute to
● Creates a good atmosphere for people to work together

3. According to the video, describe the characteristics of a post heroic leader. (point form)
● They are egoless
● To them, collaboration comes naturally
● Not only are they aware of themselves, they are aware of others and the world around them
● These people are quite rare making them very special
● They are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent
● They have exceptional insights
● They have a clear purpose
● They make sure skills are replicated by others

4. Why should we adopt a "host" or “post heroic” leadership philosophy to student leadership at
SJAM and specifically in this class? (1 paragraph/ .5 page)
I feel that SJAM would benefit greatly by adapting host leadership into student leadership within the
school because it would allow us to divide up responsibilities when organizing events which would aid
towards the set up of a good environment for other students in the school. By adapting this type of
leadership, we as student leaders would be the “hosts” and would be able to offer support to others
while also relying on the guests to be apart of any event and do their part to support it. By having this
type of environment it would make students feel more involved in the events that take place here at
SJAM which may increase the overall participation. As we learned in the video, those that are directly
involved in something tend to be more willinging to contribute to it because it is something they have
played a part in creating. Having this “host” leadership philosophy would also allow students to voice
their opinion because the top of student leadership would not hold all the power which would create a
better sense of belonging among the SJAM community.