Post on 03-Jan-2016
Association Leadership
AACRAO Leadership MeetingDecember, 2013
Association Leadership
Group Question #1:What’s the difference between
leading in your office and leading in your association role?
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Group Question #2:What are some key
characteristics/qualities for you in your association leadership
role?
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Group Question #3:What are some “helpful hints” from a leadership perspective
that you would share with your colleagues (successes and/or
failures)?
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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.
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• Inspire, motivate, and empower.• Encourage creativity and excellence.• Promote teamwork and build relationships.• Be a great mentor – you probably had one.
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• 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.