Leadership 101

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Leadership 101

• Kia K. LaBracke
• GFWC-WI Leadership Chair
• LaBracke_at_sbcglobal.net
• Tel [phone]
• Mobile [phone]

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Your Clubs Foundation
Leadership
Membership
Public Relations
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The Top 10 Things You Need to Do as Your Clubs
Leader
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1. Dont Major in Minor Things

• Also known as
• The Its just bad chicken rule, or
• I.I.W.I. It Is What It Is

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2. Always Err on the Side of Kindness

• Never cut what can be untied
• Say what you mean mean what you say - but don't
  be mean saying it! - Debbe Gladstone, GFWC
  Membership Director

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3. Know Your Material Cold

• You will not be a respected leader if you arent
  familiar with your own bylaws, for example.

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4. Train Others to be Good Leaders

• Good leaders dont just delegate, they take the
  time to forge relationships and train those they
  work with.
• People will not step up if they dont feel
  qualified. It is up to you to ensure they are.

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5. Ask for help when you need it.

• And a corollary rule
• Dont commit to something if you cant follow
  through. Your integrity is all you have.

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6. Be neutral.

• Your job is to preside.
• If you must comment on a discussion, clearly
  indicate that you are speaking about your
  personal opinion, not as President.

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7. Be Excited and SMILE.

• How can you possibly motivate others if your own
  attitude isnt positive?
• Know that you are being watched every second, and
  people react to the way you act.

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8. Stay on track.

• Distribute agendas ahead of time so people know
  what to expect, and include a timeline.
• Frequently check your progress to make sure you
  dont run late.

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9. Set Goals.

• Nothing is more frustrating to club members than
  not having a sense of the direction of your
  organization.
• Doing this within the GFWC framework is helpful
  to stay on track.

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10. Be Honest and Be Fair.

• When you point a finger, three are pointing back
  at you.
• Is this the hill you want to die on?

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PROTOCOL for Leaders
"You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to
follow you, unless you know how to follow,
too." -- Sam Rayburn

• P Prompt Punctual
• R Respectful, reliable, responsible
• O Organized
• T Tolerant, Teacher
• O Optimistic
• C Create, cooperate
• O Openness
• L Listen

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Exercise!!!
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Junior Fall Conference

• Saturday, September 23rd in Kenosha
• Three or more sessions on leadership, including
  interactive workshops.

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Leadership Letter Sign Up

• Email bulletin will go out every quarter.
• Please sign the clipboard if you are interested
  in receiving it!

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Thank You

• Share your thoughts with us!
• Leadership Letter
• Junior Fall Conference

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Linda Rundle, 2006 LEADS

• Germantown JWC
• Mother of two teenage girls
• Works full time
• Wonderful, tireless commitment to her club and
  GFWC