Module Outline Introduction Newsroom Demands Importance of Leadership Leading vs. Managing Inspiring Leaders Effective Leadership Module 1 Summary Test Your Understanding Additional Resources Journal Evaluation   Course Outline

Building Your Influence in the Newsroom
Module 1 - What is a Leader?

Inspiring Leaders

Now that you know the difference between managing and leading, we will focus on what makes a leader. Think about the qualities of leadership. Have you worked with leaders who inspired you to be more and do more? What was it about those individuals that motivated you?

To view a list of things that inspiring leaders do, as identified by a group of female journalists in an IWMF leadership workshop, select the INSPIRING LEADERS button below to view. As you view the list, think about how many of those behaviors you employ.