Goals and Principles

Goals of the 10ES ELP

To examine leadership from a contemporary-issues perspective.
To value the diverse methods of effective leadership.
To develop a personal understanding of the processes, practices, and purposes of leadership.
To provide the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through study, discussion, and observations.
To expand the students’ conceptions of leadership beyond the context of position and power.
To enhance interaction among students and trainers increasing the potential for mutual stimulation, networking, and accountability.
To conduct in-depth self-analysis through the use of analytical instruments.
To receive 360-degree multi-source feedback.
To increase self-awareness regarding leadership gifts, personality style, and personal values.
To value the importance of authenticity in leadership.
To examine the nature and principles of leadership in contemporary culture.
To introduce the student to the developing and ever expanding resources for leadership.
To explore leadership in relation to individuality, cooperation, community, and collaboration.
To study many of the biblical qualities of leadership.
To study the idea of followership and how it impacts leadership.
To look into the future of leadership in the 21st century.
To consider the contextual application of effective leadership by connecting theory with practice.
To intentionally involve emerging leaders in practical experiences of leadership.
To awaken and/or encourage, a life-long search for effectiveness as a servant leader.
To identify problems of leadership, including ethical as well as functional problems.
To synthesize diverse material related to leadership issues.
To read about, listen to, and talk with leaders; personally react to their philosophies, values, styles, and visions.
To assist students in the process of reflecting and learning from their own experiences.
To understand leadership as a process.
To engage in positive learning experiences within positive learning environments.
To challenge participants to learn within a climate that is comfortable and supportive.

Principles of the 10ES ELP

Leadership Development begins with Self-Development
Self-Development begins with Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness leads to Self-Control (Management)
Self-Management leads to Integrity and Credibility

To examine leadership from a contemporary-issues perspective.

To value the diverse methods of effective leadership.

To develop a personal understanding of the processes, practices, and purposes of leadership.

To provide the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through study, discussion, and observations.

To expand the students’ conceptions of leadership beyond the context of position and power.

To enhance interaction among students and trainers increasing the potential for mutual stimulation, networking, and accountability.

To conduct in-depth self-analysis through the use of analytical instruments.

To receive 360-degree multi-source feedback.

To increase self-awareness regarding leadership gifts, personality style, and personal values.

To value the importance of authenticity in leadership.

To examine the nature and principles of leadership in contemporary culture.

To introduce the student to the developing and ever expanding resources for leadership.

To explore leadership in relation to individuality, cooperation, community, and collaboration.

To study many of the biblical qualities of leadership.

To study the idea of followership and how it impacts leadership.

To look into the future of leadership in the 21st century.

To consider the contextual application of effective leadership by connecting theory with practice.

To intentionally involve emerging leaders in practical experiences of leadership.

To awaken and/or encourage, a life-long search for effectiveness as a servant leader.

To identify problems of leadership, including ethical as well as functional problems.

To synthesize diverse material related to leadership issues.

To read about, listen to, and talk with leaders; personally react to their philosophies, values, styles, and visions.

To assist students in the process of reflecting and learning from their own experiences.

To understand leadership as a process.

To engage in positive learning experiences within positive learning environments.

To challenge participants to learn within a climate that is comfortable and supportive.

Leadership Development begins with Self-Development

Self-Development begins with Self-Awareness

Self-Awareness leads to Self-Control (Management)

Self-Management leads to Integrity and Credibility