Answering the Leadership Call Kim Mumby Green, National Nominating Chair Raynetta Waters, SA -Area Nominating Chair
We have developed a scorecard We have developed a scorecard.. Leaders have traits that are and should be part of their DNA … This scorecard pretty much captures all.
Leadership is the process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and and directs the organization in a way
A leader is one who has the ability to influence people towards achieving a goal that is focused and supportive of the organizations mission
The Person is committed to the purpose and be competent to influence people towards a common goal..
Before you step on the ladder to leadership there factors that you need to evaluate …. Know who you are and what you are capable of doing successfully . Secondly convincing your followers that you are worth following . Lots of smart people out there they might not have followers .. There is a place for everyone maybe not as a leader but maybe be effective at tasks that need to be done towards the goal .
Six marks of a Leader Listens skillfully Enthuses and Inspires Acts creatively and decisively Dependable and reliable Educated and aware Results driven Common traits surrounding a a leader .. Many leaders talk /speak /dialogue but the most effective ones Listen and observe . Leaders don’t tell you what to do they inspire and enthuse you to be innovative /implement and execute . They are very aware of whats going on in the room .. Who can tell me what Donald Trump did today ? Update on Stock market ?
Six Leadership Competences Accepts Chaos Share Information Development of relationships Embraces Vision Acts with Authenticity Demonstrates ethical sensibility What are some leaderhip competences that are important and why ?
6 things that are important to leaders Ethics and Values Composure and appearance Aggressive Learning curve Making Decisions and solving problems Negotiating Skills Able to cope with Ambiguity A drive for results What do you think is important to leaders ?? Well
Reflection "The single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders and continually develops them." John C Maxwell: The 17th Irrefutable Laws of Teamwork (2001, 185) Scott Hawkins Leadership Summits Other Leadership Training at work or non profit /for profit boards
Difference between Behaviors and Traits
Traits Mission driven Visionary Motivating and inspirational Analytical Objective
Behaviors Dependable Honest Engaged Effective communicators Courageous
Who is ready for the call ? Ask yourself the basic questions…. What have you done locally ? Area ? National ? How can you transfer your skills from your job or board or other work to Links ? Have you participated in any leadership training at your company and or links that is beneficial ? What are your strengths and weaknesses ? How can you leverage your strengths and improve on the weak areas .
Check List-Knowledge is Power Understand your governing documents (bylaws nominating manual etc.) Review the Nominating Toolkit and FAQ Participate in Area Leadership summits Participate on webinars (3 a year) Evaluate your strengths to determine how can you add value to the organization . Become familiar with requirements for each elected position as appropriate Assess the impact of your path and journey
Requirements and Qualifications for Elected Officers and Chair Check your Constitution and Bylaws Review the Updated version of the Nominating Manual Review the Toolkit Review the FAQ Contact your Area Nominating Chair/team with additional questions Participate on the webinars Attend Area Conferences and National Assemblies Attend some of your Leadership summits
Final Reflection Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Harold R. McAlindon (also attributed to Emerson and others)
Answer the Call to Linkdom