Leadership in your Club CFUW AGM & Conference St. Catharines 2016

Introduction In your Roundtable Discussion consider the following 1. Who is or was the best leader you admire in life? 2. What leadership characteristics did they exemplify? 3. Is there a leadership characteristic you would like to develop? If so which one? How might this be demonstrated in our CFUW organization?

You and your club 1. Who are incoming or second term club executive members, committee chairs, interest group convenor? Have you had more than one role? 2. What motivated you to volunteer and/or accept a position of responsibility within your club?

You as a leader When have you been at your best as a leader?

Leadership Challenges 1. Is your club looking for new leaders among your members? If so …. 2. How do you identify, motivate and recruit leaders within your club?

Leadership Challenges 3. Does your club ensure there is training and mentoring for new leaders? If so… How? 4. How do you demonstrate your appreciation for your club leaders?

Leadership Challenges and Successes 1. What is working in your club? 2. What is your vision of leadership within your club? 3. Where would you like to be this time next year in promoting leadership in your club?

Statements on Leadership Credibility is the _______ Leaders practice____________ Actions are consistent with your__________ Follow through on your _____________ What they say, they will ______________ Walk the _________

Club Leadership Leadership is the responsibility of every person in the club. An effective group includes many leaders each contributing special skills towards achieving group/club goals. An effective leader enables every member to reach her potential.

Club Strength and Sustainability

Women and Leadership 1. Overcoming the “Imposter Syndrome”. 2. Problems women face in leadership roles.

Strategies to find your own brave 1. Focus on the value you bring Find your passion Play to your strengths Giving your best not the same as being the best—perfection not required.

Strategies to find your own brave 2. Own Your Success You didn’t get lucky by chance Women more likely than men attribute success to external factors rather than their own talent and hard work Acknowledge and claim your successes Seek out Mentors

Strategies to find your own brave 3. Cease Comparisons “comparison is an act of violence against the self” according to author Ilyania Vanzant comparisons are always subjective, often biased, and rarely helpful comparisons are actually comparing your insides with others outsides—i.e. comparing your weaknesses with others strengths

Strategies to find your own brave 4. Hold Firm to Ambition: Risk Outright Exposure! “While playing safe removes the immediate risk of exposure, it opens up the greater risk of never knowing just how capable, deserving and more than worthy you truly are”. Margie Warrell “Lean in to the new challenges” Sheryl Sandberg Along the path, don’ forget to have fun

Your Leadership Journey New member, volunteer Participating Learn by doing Developing skills Learning about the organization

Leadership Journey Take on Responsibilities Be on a committee, Take the Lead on a project or event Developing people and team skills

Leading forward Have a big picture vision Make strategic decisions Handle challenges Become a Mentor----inspire others, engage, motivate

Experience in Leadership What are some experiences you have had in Leadership? Consider sharing some of these experiences. Context of the organization, or other Challenges faced Culture—multi generational, other Value and Difference made Communication—building relationships, advocating for women

Leadership in Your Club Thank you for your participation in this workshop. Consider having Conversations about Leadership with your club members. Thank You!