Founders' Circle Level I Certification - William A. Scroggs, The Individual Leader

Founders' Circle Level I Certification - William A. Scroggs, The Individual Leader
Name
Chapter Name (e.g., Alpha)
School Name (e.g., Oklahoma State University)
What District is your Chapter in?
Have you attended a Founders' Circle Workshop at a District/National Convention?
If yes, please elaborate on who presented the workshop, as well as when and where it was presented. (e.g., Dr. Nic Rorrer at SWD Convention 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX). If you plan to attend district conventions in 2025, please state which convention you will be at (e.g. I plan to attend NED Convention)

Scroggs Level I Certification - Founders' Circle

The following sections ask questions to verify certification for the first level of the Founders' Circle, the Scroggs Level. The purpose of these open-ended questions is to provide you with an opportunity to reflect on some of the specific items you just encountered. Please answer each question in as many words as needed. You are also encouraged to find another individual (perhaps a Vice President of Membership, someone responsible for continuing member education, or a Brother who will serve as your accountability partner) to share your answers, and begin a conversation about these aspects. Treat this as an investment in yourself and use the opportunity to digest this material as fully as possible.

Module 1 - Definition of Leadership
What are some fundamental characteristics that all good leaders should possess?
What is the definition of leadership provided by Philip Crosby (paraphrased from President Eisenhower)? What does this mean to you?
What other leadership definitions can you identify? In your own words, explain what each means.
If there was only one single goal for leadership (i.e. only one way to be a successful leader) what would this be? Why?
Describe other methods for organizing teams and/or reaching collective decisions. How do these methods compare to leadership? How are they different from leading?
One of the components of this module lists “17 hard things you have to do to be a great leader.” Pick five (5) of them and discuss in more detail why these are difficult. Explain what you would need to do to overcome those difficulties.

Module 2 - Values and Self Awareness
Why are values important to leadership?
What is emotional intelligence? How is this related to leadership? Which of the four capabilities are you strongest? Which one needs additional development?
What are your personal strengths? How can you use these to become a more successful leader?
What are your personal weaknesses? How can you improve on these?
Which assessment did you choose? Describe the types of questions asked and how they provide information about you. What did you learn from the assessment that you already knew? What new aspect did you discover?
Describe some values that are essential for successful leadership? Why are these important? How would you exemplify these values in your chapter? How would you exemplify these values in your band program?
Describe the fundamental conclusion reached by George (2000) in her article on emotional intelligence. Do you agree with this conclusion? Why or why not?
What is ‘Values Based Leadership’? How would you practice this technique?

Module 3 - Integrity and Accountability
What are the most important lessons you learned from the article by Tichy and Bennis (2007) on making judgment calls? Why are these lessons essential?
Discuss why accountability is important to leadership? How would you become more accountable? How would you help someone else become more accountable?
When discussing accountability in a group setting, what risks could we encounter when trying to get someone else to become more accountable?
How does the Fraternal Code of Conduct fit into a discussion of integrity and accountability?
Discuss the five values of Innovation Leader and how they relate to integrity.
What is the difference between honesty and integrity? How can we show each aspect in the chapter and band program?
One of the components discusses an ‘accountability strategy’. What is your specific accountability strategy? Who helps you remain accountable?
What advice do Heygood and Golson (2016) provide to help us lead through tough times? Do you agree or disagree with their conclusions? Why or why not? If you agree, how would you practice their advice? If you disagree, what would you do differently?

Module 4 - Passion and Enthusiasm
How would you describe enthusiasm? What are some ways to display enthusiasm in your chapter? In your band program?
How are passion and enthusiasm related? How are they different? Which one is easier to demonstrate on a regular basis and why?
What are some obstacles that limit our ability to remain positive and enthusiastic? How can we reduce the number of obstacles we encounter, or limit their negative effects?
How do you feel when you encounter a negative individual? What do you need to do to regain a positive outlook after such an encounter?
Research demonstrates that people tend to focus more on the negative than the positive. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Module 5 - Theories of Leadership I
What are the seven (7) C’s of the Social Change Model of Leadership? In your own words, explain what each of these aspects means?
In 1970, Robert K. Greenleaf published an essay entitled “The Servant as Leader” that has since evolved into Servant Leadership. What is the fundamental conclusion reached by Greenleaf?
What does the phrase ‘Leaders Eat Last’ mean to you?
In the Astin and Astin (1996) Social Change Model Guidebook there is a tremendous amount of information about the theoretical foundations of this approach. What are the basic premises of this model, and how to do they relate to your personal leadership journey?
What are some of the core components of Servant Leadership? How would you exemplify these components in your chapter? In your band program?
Describe the major differences between servant leadership and a more bureaucratic approach?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Social Change Model and Servant Leadership theory?

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I understand the values necessary to be an individual leader after reviewing the materials.
I feel as though my emotional intelligence has improved after reviewing the materials.
I feel as though my self awareness has improved after reviewing the materials.
I understand the concepts of integrity and accountability and how they relate to leadership, as presented in the materials.
I understand the concepts of passion and enthusiasm and how they relate to leadership, as presented in the materials.
I understand the Social Change Model, as presented in the materials.

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I would recommend the Founders' Circle to a fellow brother.
I want to participate in other Fraternity Programming after participating in this level of the Founders' Circle.
I want to engage in the next level of the Founders' Circle after participating in this level of the Founders' Circle.

Scroggs Level I Certification - Founders' Circle