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CONTEMPORARY DIMENSIONS OF LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN Dr. Hope M. Jordan Dr. M. Gail Derrick Overview Two current research projects on the specific dimensions of women and leadership as it relates to their development and capacity as prominent leaders as public school superintendents. The data analysis from the two studies centered upon understanding how women lead and how women learn. The Origin of the Research PDK Meeting Interviews In-depth interviews were conducted with eight public school female superintendents in Virginia to ascertain if common characteristics and similar experiences could be determined Why Just Women? Interviews Design Questions Video Format Extension Questions Analysis Results--Common Characteristics Emerged Dedication, Persistence and Commitment Relationship Building and Compassion Integrity, Authenticity and Autonomy, and Honesty Sense of Humor Passion and Energy Journey to Character, Authenticity and Autonomy Investigation – History of Women in The Superintendency Investigation – Leadership Traits of Women Common Themes Character, Authenticity Autonomy Emerge Character and NCLB Authenticity Autonomy Leadership is Authenticity Not Style The best leaders are those who are authentic and autonomous—in their thinking, their actions, their behaviors, and their learning. Autonomous: What does this mean? Desire -- Freedom, Power, Change Resourcefulness -- Learning Priority, Deferring Gratification, Resolving Conflict, Future Orientation, Planning, Evaluating Alternatives, Anticipating Consequences Initiative -- Goal-directedness, Action-orientation, Persistence in overcoming obstacles, Active-approach to problem solving, Self-startedness Persistence -- Volition, Self-Regulation, Goal Maintenance Learner Autonomy LAP Learner Autonomy Profile Four components that assess an individual’s level of personal autonomy Specific demographics collected including gender, age, marital status, and education level Conflicting resul