SU Chancellor Emeritus Pens Supplement to ‘The Intentional Leader’

The challenges of leadership are many: motivating and inspiring others, resolving conflicts, leading groups, making effective decisions, maintaining high ethical standards, developing the leadership skills of others. And, finally, knowing when to step down.

These are among the topics discussed in “The Intentional Leader – 2009 Supplement” by Skaneateles resident Kenneth A. “Buzz” Shaw, Chancellor Emeritus and University Professor at Syracuse University. The book was published Dec. 1 by Syracuse University Press.

“The Intentional Leader,” first published by SU Press in 2005, has sold more than 2,200 copies and is widely used as a college text. Rather than publishing a second edition, Shaw decided to take a more novel approach—playing off the original.

“In this day of thinking green, why not save a few trees and find a way to make the best use of what is available?” he writes, in explaining his rationale. “Why not give loyal readers of the first and only edition an inexpensive way to keep up-to-date?”

Part One contains additional information and observations following chapters and topics as they appear in the original. Included are articles on leadership written by Shaw for the Central New York Business Exchange, materials used in Shaw’s leadership classes, student summaries of “The Leader’s Voice” by Clarke and Crossland, and additions to the Selected Readings list.

Part Two, Learning Leadership Through Movies, encompasses the study of 31 titles. “[Movies] influence us in many ways—both good and bad,” Shaw writes. “But we can learn a great deal from them, particularly about leadership, if our viewing is purposeful and if there is a structure to keep us on track.” Short summaries are provided for each movie, followed by a series of questions that reinforce leadership principles and skills.

As a companion to the supplement, 10 videos—featuring Shaw’s graduate students and illustrating ways to manage conflicts and lead groups—are available on his website, http://whitman.syr.edu/shaw/.

Shaw, who earlier this year was named a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the state’s highest honor, served as a campus or system president for 27 years—at Southern Illinois University, the University of Wisconsin System and, from 1991 to 2004, at Syracuse University. The recipient of eight honorary degrees, he has served as a consultant to numerous educational, governmental and private-sector organizations.

“The Intentional Leader – 2009 Supplement” is available for $11.95 at local bookstores or at http://www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu/spring-2009/intentional-leader-2009-supplement.html.

Salt City Winter Antique Show
Hours:

10:00am-5:00pm
Description:
250 Quality antique dealers selling antiques and collectibles from the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries with fine arts appraisals available at “Appraisal Alley.”
Website:
www.bouckvilleantiqueshows.com

Building:
Americraft Center of Progress
Phone:
315-824-2462
Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18 2009

The 24th annual Salt City Winter Antiques Show will feature WorthPoint informal and formal evaluations. WorthPoint is a leading online source for information about art, antiques and collectibles. Attendees can bring items to the show for free evaluations using WorthPoint’s extensive database. Formal evaluations with WorthPoint’s Worthologist experts are also available for a small fee of $9.95.

In addition to its database and rapidly growing online community, WorthPoint provides access to the commentaries, opinions and valuations by experienced professionals. The WorthPoint Web site (www.worthpoint.com) also includes members’ classified ads, auctions and events. The WorthPoint booth can be found at Annex 1.

The Wit’s End Players present “Glengarry Glen Ross”

Friday, January 9 to Saturday, January 10

Hours:
8:00pm
Description:
David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama shows parts of two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to engage in any number of unethical, illegal acts — from lies and flattery to bribery, threats, intimidation, and burglary — to sell undesirable real estate to unwilling prospective buyers.
Website:
www.syracusearts.net
Price:

Adults $20.00, Seniors & students $18.00
Building:
NewTimes Theater at the McNeil & Co. Art and Home Center
Phone:
315-345-8001

About SyracuseArts.net

This site is a collection of information about the wealth of performances, exhibits and visual and performing arts organizations in Syracuse and Onondaga County.

The calendar page gives you a month-by-month display of events, while the directory has a listing of area arts groups. On the search page, you can find events and ensembles by date, by performer, by location - whatever you’re looking for on the site, our search page should find for you.

We hope this will become an invaluable resource, and to help us reach that goal, let us know if we’ve missed anything! Please contact us at web@syracusearts.net with your comments and suggestions, or to have your events listed on our calendar.

CNY Theatre Pipe Organ Society Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 14 2008

Hours:

Doors open at 7:00pm, Concert starts at 7:30pm
Description:

Presenting Mr. Ned Spain in his debut performance on the world famous Syracuse Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
Website: www.jrjunction.com
Price:

Non-member admission - Adults $15.00, children $2.00
Building: NewTimes Theater at the McNeil & Co. Art and Home Center
Phone: 315-451-6551

Nov 28, 2008   Roasted Chestnuts for Charles Dickens
Roasted Chestnuts in front of Johnny Angels on Jordan Street.  Donated by P&C Foods and roasted by Mid-Lakes Navigation Co.
Date:   November 28, 2008
Time:   12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Website:   http://www.skaneateles.com 
Location:   Johnny Angels Heavenly Burgers
22 Jordan St.
Skanateles, NY   13152
Contact:   Skaneateles Chamber of Commmerce 315-685-0552
Email:   info@skaneateles.com
Date/Time Details:   November 28, 29, 30, 2008
December 6,7,13,14,20, 21, 2008
Noon - 4 PM
Fees/Admission:   FREE
 
Nov 28   Horse-drawn carriage rides
Free carriage rides around the village provided by Chariots of Downtown, picking up in front of the Sherwood Inn.  Sponsored by M&T Bank
Date:   November 28, 2008
Time:   12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Website:   http://www.skaneateles.com 
Location:   Sherwood Inn
26 W. Genesee St.
Skaneateles, NY   13152
Contact:   Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce 315-685-0552
Email:   info@skanateles.com 
Date/Time Details:   November 28, 29, 30, 2008
December 6,7,13,14,20,21, 2008
Noon - 4 PM
Fees/Admission:   FREE
 
Nov 28   Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles
15th annual Dickens Christmas- Enjoy the warm feeling of Christmas while stepping back in time! Interactive street theatre performed by a cast of actors, carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, Holiday sing-along each day, Story time with Mother Goose, brass band & bagpipers. Plenty of dining and unique shopping all in the beautifully decorated Village of Skaneateles.
Date:   November 28, 2008
Time:   12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Website:   http://www.skaneateles.com/dickens.html
Location:   Village Streets of Skaneateles
Genesee, Jordan & Fennell Streets
Contact:   Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce 315-685-0552
Date/Time Details:   Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission:   FREE
 
Nov 28 - Nov 29   Christmas Carole Corsets & Crinolines: Scrooge Approved
Presented by Mary Jeanne Bialas. Christmas Carole Corsets and Crinolines: Scrooge Approved is an interactive children’s program for willing participants and observers.  Learn about the historical connections of clothing of the victorian time.  Fun, entertaining, and a learning experience for the entire family.
Date:   November 28, 2008 - November 29, 2008
Time:   12:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Website:   http://skaneateles.com 
Location:   M&T Bank Lobby (us the Genesee St. entrance)
33 E. Genesee St.
Skaneateles< NY   13152
 
Contact:   Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce 315-685-0552
Email:   info@skaneateles.com 
Date/Time Details:   Friday, November 28, 2008
Noon - 3:30   and
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Noon - 3:30
 
Fees/Admission:   Free
 
Nov 28   The Revels Live!
Join the Dickens Characters at 2 PM every Saturday and Sunday to sing the Twelve Days of Christmas!  You never know, you may even win the silver teasel award.
Date:   November 28, 2008
Time:   02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Website:   http://www.skaneateles.com 
Location:   Masonic Temple or Gazebo
Contact:   Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce 315-685-0552
Email:   info@skaneateles.com
Date/Time Details:   November 28, 29, & 30, 2008

December 6,7,13,14 & 20, 21 200
 
Fees/Admission:   FREE