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?

Association Leadership

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)?

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.

Association Leadership

• 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.