What is Community Leadership ?

Community leadership is a form of leadership.

It is frequently place based and is local.

It can also represent a community of common interest, purpose or practice.

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Leadership Myths

1. Leaders are born, not made2. Leaders lead and followers follow3. Leadership is just good management4. Charisma is necessary for leadership5. Leadership is power6. Leadership is position7. Leaders do anything to stay on top8. Leaders control events, events don’t control

leaders9. Leaders tell people what to do & followers do it10. Leadership is what leaders do

Characteristics of Community Leaders

Visionary Ability to collaborate Builds trust through

actions Listens Recruits and mentors Mobilizes others Takes time: slow Brings diversity

Passionate Shows empathy Learns Doesn’t do it all Is accountable Participates as

example Plain spoken CelebratesSources: Community Development

Society; Center for Community Leadership; Kellogg Foundation; National Civic League; American Planning Association