Kappa Omicron Nu

is pleased to
recognize and
honor the new
members of
this Chapter.
Empowerment

Dorothy I. Mitstifer
Executive Director
Kappa Omicron Nu
Mission of Kappa
Omicron Nu

. . . is empowered
leaders through
scholarship,
research, and
leadership.
Definition

focusing energy in ones Circle

of Influence. . . . Its acting with
integrity.
Outcome of
Empowerment

. . . is a community worthy of the

best we humans have to offer.
Essence of
Empowerment

. . . is
enacting
the vision.
Elements of
Empowerment

Vision
Balance of autonomy &
dependence
Courage
Vision is defined

. . . as
taking a
stand for a
preferred
future.
Vision implies

Taking responsibility
Acting congruently
Agreeing to change
Autonomy

. . . in decision
making and action
relative to service
decisions are made
and actions taken
based on expertise
(knowledge and
reason).
Dependence

. . . grows out of a reluctance

to risk or to take responsi-
bility for the future.
Useful dependency

Confirms and validates us.

Clarifies organizational
frameworks.
Helps us feel connected.
Protects us from problems.
Helps us learn from others.
Teamwork and
Interdependence

. . . are most effective when we

operate out of a position of
strength.
Courage

Facing harsh realities.

Examining our own
contribution to problems
Putting our authentic view
into words in a straight-
forward manner.
Enacting the Vision
We are most free . . .
when we are
consistently living in
accordance with the
highest values. . . .
Consistency of the
highest sort is
empowerment.
Kappa Omicron Nu
Chapters
. . . are a key
resource for
members in
gaining
empowerment.
Herein lies a
challenge to
chapters.
Welcome to
Kappa Omicron Nu
The challenge to
each of you is to
make the Kappa
Omicron Nu
mission of
empowerment a
life-long quest.
The Target
and priority of
Kappa Omicron
Nu is

You
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