1. Answering the Leadership Call
Kim Mumby Green, National Nominating Chair
Raynetta Waters, SA -Area Nominating Chair

2. 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.

3. Leadership is the process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and and directs the organization in a way

4. A leader is one who has the ability to influence people towards achieving a goal that is focused and supportive of the organizations mission

5. The Person is committed to the purpose and be competent to influence people towards a common goal..

6. 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 .

7. 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 ?

8. 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 ?

9. 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

10. 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

11. Difference between Behaviors and Traits

12. Traits Mission driven Visionary Motivating and inspirational
Analytical
Objective

13. Behaviors
Dependable
Honest
Engaged
Effective communicators
Courageous

14. 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 .

15. 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

17. 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

18. 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)

19. Answer the Call to Linkdom