1. Stages of Leadership Development StageIssuesFocusThings That Help Finding your voiceSpeaking out for the first time, realizing that your opinion matters Internal, basic self-esteem Family upbringing that gives you confidence Event that propels you to act Developing basic skills Improving written & oral communication skills Gaining technical knowledge Working under others’ direction Internal, developing more confidence Group of peers Mentor Figuring out the politics Learning how to get things done, given all the political actors Leading projects and directing others Organizational (the local union, workplace or community) Developing an understanding of political and institutional factors Learning to think strategically Setting your own agenda Developing and leading projects that you choose Staying committed and not getting burnt out Balancing different interests in your life Being able to say no Mentoring others Staying connected

2. 1. Finding Your Voice IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Unfamiliar and Uncomfortable Small steps Practice Be a student Easy subject matter Small/familiar groups 1 on 1, Record on cell Watch and listen

3. 1. Finding Your Voice IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Unfamiliar and Uncomfortable Small steps Practice Be a student Easy subject matter Small/familiar groups 1 on 1, Record on cell Watch and listen Fear of ConflictLearn techniques Perspective Respect Speaking opportunities See positives in conflict Give/require respect

4. 1. Finding Your Voice IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Unfamiliar and Uncomfortable Small steps Practice Be a student Easy subject matter Small/familiar groups 1 on 1, Record on cell Watch and listen Fear of ConflictLearn techniques Perspective Respect Speaking opportunities See positives in conflict Give/require respect Lack ConfidenceContent Self-esteem Self-recognition Study/research subject Personal history Review progress

5. 1. Finding Your Voice IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Unfamiliar and Uncomfortable Small steps Practice Be a student Easy subject matter Small/familiar groups 1 on 1, Record on cell Watch and listen Fear of ConflictLearn techniques Perspective Respect Speaking opportunities See positives in conflict Give/require respect Lack ConfidenceContent Self-esteem Self-recognition Study/research subject Personal history Review progress Not HeardTypes of communication Find your voice in other forums

6. 1. Finding Your Voice ALWAYS remember your first attempts at finding your voice and pledge to help others when you see them struggle to find theirs.

7. 2. Developing Basic Skills IssuesFocusThings That Help Personal Experience/Goal Organizational Knowledge NALC History

8. 2. Developing Basic Skills IssuesFocusThings That Help Personal Experience/Goal Organizational Knowledge NALC History Contract Administration Grievance Handling

9. 2. Developing Basic Skills IssuesFocusThings That Help Personal Experience/Goal Organizational Knowledge NALC History Contract Administration Grievance Handling Communication 1 on 1 or Group Verbal or Written

10. 2. Developing Basic Skills IssuesFocusThings That Help Personal Experience/Goal Organizational Knowledge NALC History Contract Administration Grievance Handling Communication 1 on 1 or Group Verbal or Written Assessment Strengths, Weaknesses Interests

11. 2. Developing Basic Skills IssuesFocusThings That Help Personal Experience/Goal Organizational Knowledge NALC History Contract Administration Grievance Handling Communication 1 on 1 or Group Verbal or Written Assessment Strengths, Weaknesses Interests Create a Peer Group Technical and Social Support

12. 3. Figuring Out The Politics IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Don’t like politics Don’t understand politics Not a politician Become a student of politics Learn how things work Who the players are What role they plan Politics is a part of life Attend your local branch, state association, district and national Be observant at trainings, meetings Conventions. See how the players play. Observe it’s existence in your own household

13. 3. Figuring Out The Politics IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Obstacles Perceptions Challenges See them as opportunities You define YOU Educate yourself Find resources that are readily available Strategic thinking Know YOUR strengths and weakness; Your life cycle Mentor, reference material, contacts

14. 3. Figuring Out The Politics IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Intelligent but indoctrinated Mimic male reactions Suggested Traditional positions Think outside of the box You are WOMAN Set your own goals Self reflection- what are your skills & abilities Differences are necessary- female prespective National Agreement Constitution Handbooks and Manual

15. 3. Figuring Out The Politics IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Networking Mentors Local Central Labor Council Women’s Committees Other unions

16. 4. Setting Your Own Agenda IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Developing and Leading Projects that you choose *Pressure to represent Need more women in leadership Reduce tokenism Stereotypes; never let them see you cry Change attitudes to be seen as individuals Having a friend or two for support Be willing to laugh at yourself Supporters/mentors will be both men and women

17. 4. Setting Your Own Agenda IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Staying committed and not getting burned out. Institutional intervention: “It ain’t gonna happen!” Slow and steady Fair but firm YOUR opinion counts as much as anyone else’s Take a deep breath Progress: SLOW is better than NO Find someone to vent to: Mentor Confidant

18. 4. Setting Your Own Agenda IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal At each level we need to help pull someone else up MENTORING or at least ENCOURAGING More women moving up and making a mark It’s a circle (not a circus!) Say a kind word – Social media Drop a note (mail) Text

19. 4. Setting Your Own Agenda IssuesFocusThings That HelpPersonal Experience/ Goal Balancing different interests Be prepared to give it your all Family and friends Keep perspective– Take time off