Learning to Lean In, Create Impact, Transform and Lead

Pilot International Mission Statement Pilot International transforms communities by developing youth, providing service and education, and uplifting families.

Why Serve? Why Lead?

High impact nonprofit organizations demand high Impact leaders! So Are You One? High Impact

What Does It Mean to be ‘High Impact’? It’s not what you do…it’s what you achieve Is your community benefiting from your contributions? Are you making a difference in your community? If the doors of your organization closed tomorrow— would it be missed? …and these results are lasting.

Some Characteristics of High Impact Nonprofit Organizations

High Impact Means Being Transformational

Transformational Leadership (TL) Process TL is a process that changes and transforms individuals Influence TL involves an exceptional form of influence that moves followers to accomplish more than what is usually expected Core elements TL is concerned with emotions, values, ethics, standards, and long-term goals Encompassing approach TL describes a wide range of leadership influence where followers and leaders are bound together in the transformation process

Leadership A leader is attentive to the needs and motives of followers and tries to help followers reach their fullest potential. Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing the service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make, not only for our own happiness, but that of the world at large. - Mahatma Gandhi Process of engaging with others to create a connection that increases motivation and principles in both the leader and the follower… TRANSFORMATIONAL

Becoming a Leader True leadership is born out of a guiding vision and a PASSION to accomplish a noble task, and to inspire others to develop and release their potential. It derives its fulfillment from the success of others. Leaders are ordinary people who accept or are placed under extraordinary circumstances that bring forth their latent potential, producing a character that inspires the confidence and trust of others. ~ Myles Munroe Becoming a Leader, Everyone Can Do It

Effective Leaders Are Empowered Individuals PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS Dedication Persistence Commitment Self-Motivation Self-Responsibility

Expanding Your Personal Empowerment 1.Assess your level of personal empowerment. BE HONEST! 2.Determine whether your performance falls below, meets or exceeds expectations. 3.If your performance is below expectations, assess your level of commitment. SERIOUSLY reexamine whether you are committed to meeting the expectations. 4.Determine the new skills you may require. 5.Acquire a mentor to hold you accountable. 6.Work to overcome your self-limitations.

Leaders Must Empower Others By empowering others, leaders tap unlimited resources available to them by allowing others to: Use initiative Be resourceful Better accomplish the mission Use teamwork Take charge Use common sense and judgment

Serving Your District District Governor District Governor – Elect Secretary Treasurer MENTOR, MENTOR, MENTOR

District Governor The Governor Elect automatically advances to the office of District Governor for a term of one year. Work Within the District The District Governor will have general supervision of the work within the district and is: A. a district officer and a member of the District Administrative Council (DAC). B. a member of the International Administrative Council (IAC) of Pilot International. C. the official representative of Pilot International in the district and acts under the general supervision of the Executive Committee of Pilot International. D. the liaison officer between the clubs and Pilot International.

District Governor The Governor Elect automatically advances to the office of District Governor for a term of one year. Could I qualify? Serving as Governor-Elect is required. The District Governor: A. must be an active member of a Pilot club. B. must have served as president of a Pilot club. C. should have attended district and Pilot international conventions to a creditable degree. Attendance at a recent international convention prior to the time of assuming the office of Governor is required, except in districts less than two years old or by special permission of the Executive Committee of Pilot International. D. will not serve as a district officer and a club president at the same time. E. agrees to give the time and effort necessary to perform efficiently the duties of the Governor and understands that it will require spending some personal funds..

District Governor - Elect Could I serve? The District Governor-Elect: A. Must be an active member of a Pilot club. B. Must have served as president of a Pilot club. C. Should have attended district and Pilot international conventions to a creditable degree. D. Will not serve as a district officer and a club president at the same time. E. Agrees to give the time and effort necessary to perform efficiently the duties of the Governor Elect and understands that it will require spending some personal funds.

District Secretary Could I serve? YES! The District Secretary: A. Must be an active member of a Pilot club. B. Must have served as president of a Pilot club. C. Should be easily accessible to the Governor to be available to assist with correspondence and other work of the district. D. Should be able to take and transcribe minutes. E. Will not serve as a district officer and a club president at the same time. The District Treasurer is a district officer and a member of the District Administrative Council. The Treasurer is bonded in an amount to cover the funds normally in the district treasury.

District Treasurer Could I serve? YES! The District Treasurer: A. Must be an active member of a Pilot club. B. Must have served as president of a Pilot club. C. Should be familiar with financial management procedures. D. Will not serve as a district officer and a club president at the same time. E. Agrees to give the time and effort necessary to perform efficiently the duties of the Treasurer and understands that it may require some personal funds. The District Treasurer is a district officer and a member of the District Administrative Council. The Treasurer is bonded in an amount to cover the funds normally in the district treasury.

Be An Ambassador Always! 1.Be dedicated to Pilot International 2.Know the mission 3.Strengthen our organization through your leadership and representation as a member and leader 4.Always be willing to tell our story allowing other’s to know ‘why’ you’re involved and the ‘impact’ Pilot makes in your life, community and around the world 5.Embrace CHANGE and new initiatives 6.Remember it’s important for YOU to be UNITED and aligned with PI