The Role of the Effective District Leader

“We may give advice, but we cannot inspire the conduct. ” “We may give advice, but we cannot inspire the conduct.” -Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French politician and writer

District Leadership The ability to help your District team define what is important to accomplish (goals and priorities); to get results through coaching, mentoring, and resources; and to help the team grow in the process.

“The person I work for is everything you could ever want in an ex-boss “The person I work for is everything you could ever want in an ex-boss.” -Current Comedy

Help decide what is important to accomplish Goals Help decide what is important to accomplish

Results Move obstacles so that goals can be accomplished. Clear the path to success and guide toward achievement.

Coaching and Mentoring Provide direction Facilitate and assist

Resources Time Money People Materials Equipment Anything necessary to accomplish goals

Growth Help others to learn Transformation Help others to prosper Empowerment

“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” -Dr. Adolf Berle

“Rank does not confer privilege or give power.” -Peter Drucker

District Leadership Goals – Help district decide what is important to accomplish. Results – Clear the path to success and guide team toward achievement. Coaching – Provide direction; assist with goal setting, decision making, problem solving. Mentoring – Identify people for roles, and help enhance skills. Resources – Provide resources to accomplish goals and priorities. Growth – To sustain Exchange and help members prosper.

“Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.” -Washington Irving

"Great leadership is about human experiences "Great leadership is about human experiences. It's not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine." -Lance Secretan

"The best leader is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and the self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it." -Theodore Roosevelt

Move your Team to Transformation Powerless-------------------to DP is responsible Waits for orders Little influence in problem solving & decision making Reactive Places blame Status quo Unmotivated --------Powerful Team is responsible Creates its own orders Influence to make decisions & solve problems Proactive Solves problems Creative Motivated Move your Team to Transformation

Here’s how to Improve your Leadership Skills: Enjoy being around people Keep your promises Take good care of yourself Spend quality time with family and friends Understand what members want 1. You’re not alone in your mission, choose people that you admire and respect. 2. Integrity, support to fulfill promise. 3. Set a good example, maintain energy. 4. Live ITM, fully engaged, value personal relationships. 5. Recognize what people want and need: awards, words of praise, acts of kindness.

A Short Course in Human Relations The six most important words – I admit that I was wrong. The five most important words – You did a great job. The four most important words – What do you think? The three most important words – Could you please . . . The two most important words – Thank you. The most important word – We. The least important word – I.

Leadership takes daily work

Keep yourself current, sharp, relevant

What is Leadership?

“The strength of the team is each individual member “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." - Phil Jackson

Benefits of being a Leader You have the right to have a powerful experience and be fulfilled.

LISTEN UP! “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." - Winston Churchill

Communicate Like a Leader Take time to listen Empathetic listening Eye contact Positive body language Affirming signals Assure that every voice is heard Communication is an ongoing effort

Success! Perform like a star and act like one Look for opportunities to shine Keep learning and growing Develop your people skills Stay objective Praise and celebrate success Identify and mentor future leaders Success!

Success and Succession Congratulations! You have left your District in a better place! Unity for Service Success and Succession