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Leadership Information
What is a leader?
lead·er (lê¹der) noun- One that leads or guides.
- One who is in charge or in command of others.
- a. One who heads a political party or organization. b. One who has influence or power, especially of a political nature.
- Music. a. A conductor, especially of an orchestra, a band, or a choral group. b. The principal performer in an orchestral section or a group.
- The foremost animal, such as a horse or dog, in a harnessed team.
- A loss leader.
- Chiefly British. The main editorial in a newspaper.
- leaders. Printing. Dots or dashes in a row leading the eye across a page, as in an index entry.
- A pipe for conducting liquid.
- A short length of gut, wire, or similar material by which a hook is attached to a fishing line.
- A blank strip at the end of a film or tape used in threading or winding.
- Botany. The growing apex or main shoot of a shrub or tree.
- An economic indicator.
What is Followership?
fol·low·er·ship (fòl'o-er-shîp´) noun- The act or condition of following a leader; adherence: “It was not a crisis of leadership. It was a crisis of followership” (Christian Science Monitor).
- A group of followers; a following: “It is hard to have leadership when you have a divided followership” (Joseph Badaracco).
National Outdoor Leadership School
Audience: educators, hikers, climbers, people who enjoy the outdoorsClick to connect: http://www.nols.edu/
Teaching leadership based on the acquisition and practice of sound wilderness skills, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) operates on five continents. At this Web site, you can learn more about the school branches as well as check out the extensive course guide. To hone in on courses by location, choose a continent and follow the prompts. Interested in a particular type of course? Choose from Mountaineering, Wilderness Backpacking, Ocean, River, Winter, and other categories. The School Guide indexes other services offered here, including NOLS Community, Library of Wilderness Publications, Research Program, Leave No Trace, and What's New.
Women's Studies: Conferences
Audience: people looking for information about women's issues and activitiesClick to connect: http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Topic/WomensStudies/Conferences/
If you’re looking to meet with other women, hear about women’s issues, or participate in women’s leadership activities, place a bookmark right here at the Conferences page. Conferences, a part of the University of Maryland, College Park, campus’ online information system, maintains an up-to-date listing of forthcoming women’s conferences, seminars, and activities around the world. Find out what’s happening where, who will be there, and how you can participate. This calendar of events is updated regularly, and your own submissions of women’s event information are welcomed.
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