1. Leadership in NA Combining Principles & Personalities

2. Purpose of this session – gain perspective on our role as leaders - What guides us as leaders? - Roles & responsibilities of leaders - Key skills leaders can improve on Fourth Concept: “Effective leadership is highly valued in Narcotics Anonymous”

3. NA Leaders & Our Service System Leaders operate within a system Each system component has a complimentary function Service system functions differ – we all work together toward NA Vision Each component accountable to those they serve

4. Common Responsibilities of Leaders Planning/Organizing/Prioritizing Oversight and Evaluation Communication Leadership Development Creating an Atmosphere of Recovery

5. Leader as a Facilitator Generates dialog, discussion and input within our service groups. Foster a group conscience to guide discussion and decision-making Builds consensus and manages conflict with the group – all points of view are considered

6. Leader as a Conduit of Information Responsible to carry needs and concerns of fellowship Clear understanding of roles and functions of components of our service system Know what information is important to deliver & what information to take back Efficient delivery of information

7. Small Group Discussion - Scenarios Leader as Facilitator – What could the Chairperson have done to better manage the discussion? Leader as Conduit of Information – What could you have done to better communicate the information?

8. Call to Action Leadership unique experience with many rewards. Our impact as leaders: - Beyond our service system and our position - Changes benefit those here now and in the future - Help the suffering addict

9. Leadership in NA Combining Principles & Personalities