1. Association Leadership AACRAO Leadership Meeting December, 2013

2. Association Leadership Group Question #1: What’s the difference between leading in your office and leading in your association role?

3. Association Leadership Group Question #2: What are some key characteristics/qualities for you in your association leadership role?

4. Association Leadership Group Question #3: What are some “helpful hints” from a leadership perspective that you would share with your colleagues (successes and/or failures)?

5. Association Leadership Some leadership suggestions: Focus on strategic issues. – What is your vision? – Manage only what you must, but do it effectively. Scan the horizon and be forward thinking. Be willing to grow and change. – Change is inevitable; but growth is optional.

6. Association Leadership Inspire, motivate, and empower. Encourage creativity and excellence. Promote teamwork and build relationships. Be a great mentor – you probably had one.

7. Association Leadership Earn trust and always be respectful: Listen actively. Value the contributions from everyone. Give appropriate credit to others. Take responsibility. Share information. Be inclusive. Set expectations.