Are you the leader volunteers (and your organization) need you to be Who Me? Are you the leader volunteers (and your organization) need you to be

What does leadership mean to you? Take a moment to write your personal description of leadership – what actions, behaviors or attributes does a leader have?

Welcome! What makes a good leader? Leading without positional authority The 4 Is of Transformational Leaders The 5 practices of Exemplary Leadership Transformational Leadership Skills

What does leadership mean to you? How would you describe a good leader? What actions or qualities have you encountered in unsuccessful leaders?

You don’t have to be born a leader!

Low High Traits of Good Leaders Extravert Openness Agreeable Neurotic Conscientious Agreeable Openness Extravert Neurotic

Transac-tional Leader-ship

Transformational Leaders Lead by example and inspiration not by positional authority Dependent on a vision that is exciting and beliveable Leaders and followers both advance and work toward a common goal Followers believe that there is more than self-gain in following

Idealized Influence Inspirational Motivation Individual Consideration Serve as a role model Leaders ‘walk the talk’ Idealized Influence Inspire and motivate followers Leaders have charisma Inspirational Motivation Personal attention = best efforts Leaders show genuine concern Individual Consideration Encourage innovation & creativity Leaders are open & able to fail Intellectual Stimulation

Applying Transformational Leadership 5 practices of Exemplary Leaders Based on The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner Evidence and research based Well-aligned for leading volunteers

Shared Vision

Enable Others to Act

Challenge the Process

Model the Way

Encourage the Heart

Share examples of good leaders using these practices: Shared Vision Enable Others to Act Challenge the Process Model the Way Inspire the Heart

Which of these are effective in your organiza-tion? Shared Vision Enable Others to Act Challenge the Process Model the Way Inspire the Heart

Assess your skills – Shared Vision Envision the future Create a compelling vision Speak with conviction Understands future trends Paints the big picture Enlists others Invite others to dream Include how all benefit Solicit feedback Based on The Leadership Challenge Leadership Practices Inventory by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Assess your skills – Enable Others Trust & collaboration Dignity & respect Cooperative relationships Involves others in decisions Strengthen others Learning opportunities Understand skills gap Freedom in doing work Based on The Leadership Challenge Leadership Practices Inventory by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Assess your skills – Challenge the Process Look to improve Test & build your skills Identify milestones Take initiative Experiment & take risks Innovate & try new ways Respond to changes Ask ‘what can we learn’ Based on The Leadership Challenge Leadership Practices Inventory by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Assess your skills - Model the Way Clarify values & vision Standards are followed Identify milestones Clear philosophy Set the example Sets a personal example Follow through on promises Ask for feedback on actions Based on The Leadership Challenge Leadership Practices Inventory by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Assess your skills - Encourage the Heart Recognize contributions Praise good work Share confidence in work Creative recognition Celebrate victories Public recognition of values Tell encouragement stories Personally celebrate Based on The Leadership Challenge Leadership Practices Inventory by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

Where do you have skills? Where do you need to build skills? Shared Vision Enable Others to Act Challenge the Process Model the Way Inspire the Heart

Be mindful of actions & behaviors Build New Skills Be mindful of actions & behaviors Identify strengths Address skills gap Fall forward Solicit feedback

What can you do to build transformational leadership skills? Small, immediate actions Longer-term goals Align with the needs of your organization

Resources Transformational Leadership http://smallbusiness.chron.com/four-elements-transformational- leadership-10115.html 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/About-section-Our- Approach.aspx Applying Transformational Leadership https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge- leadership/200903/are-you-transformational-leader

Thank You! Jennifer Bennett, CVA Senior Manager, Education & Training VolunteerMatch jbennett@volunteermatch.org @JenBennettCVA