Regional Committee Meetings Summer 2006 Type-casting Leaders Regional Committee Meetings Summer 2006

Types of Leaders New to Leadership – still developing their style Workhorse – long-time volunteer who worked their way to the top (the hard way – with their sleeves rolled up) Skilled – has a balanced approach to leading, focuses on the work to be done. Charismatic – lead with personality and charisma Super – born leader looking for challenges and authority Based on - Working with Volunteer Leaders: Recruiting, Orienting, Motivating, and Rewarding. By Cynthia D’Amour

New to Leadership Great At: Needs Help: Best When? Willing to learn Fresh perspective With specifics Risky to turn over too much responsibility

Workhorse Leader Great At: Needs Help: Best When? Tireless in efforts Committed to the association Willingness to do what it takes Delegating & trusting others to do it right. Recruiting and retaining volunteers

Skilled Leader Great At: Needs Help: Best When? Polished, solid skills Knows how to get objectives met Committed for the long-haul Inspiring others Stepping forward

Charismatic Leaders Great At: Needs Help: Best When? Electrifying the room Generating fun Thinking big & taking on challenges With the little stuff Preparing successors

Super Leader Great At: Needs Help: Best When? Leading – accomplishes great things Getting people excited and involved Staying interested Plus… they’re hard to come by.

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