BEEing a Leader

1. BEEing a Leader Region Training Conference 2016 Name, Position

2. Introduction • You do not need the title of an officer position to be a leader. • All MEMBERS are LEADERS.

3. The Importance of Leadership • Take action! • Be proactive when planning for the future. • Influence others through your actions • Be inclusive and show kindness to others.

4. Tips On Being A Leader • PROFESSIONALISM • ATTIRE: • Dress accordingly! • If you have to second-guess your outfit, don’t wear it • You should always dress “one up” from your audience KEY CLUB CASUAL BUSINESS CASUAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

5. Communication • SPEAKING: • Use proper grammar • Do NOT use slang • Enunciate your words so your audience can understand what you are saying • Be polite and prompt with your topic • Do NOT prolong your presentation longer than you need to. • Speak to the back of the room • Tone and volume must match the topic at hand as well as environment

6. E-MAIL: Keep the members you serve in the loop! Frequency –> communications Reread and be mindful of tone Stay professional Be concise Have a professional signature: Name Position Division | Region District Contact information Buzzing with Service, Busy Bee President Division 99 | Region 19 Cali-Nev-Ha District Email: busybee@gmail.com Cell: (###)-###-####

7. ACTIVE LISTENING: Pay Attention! Be aware of your surroundings Stay sharp! Remember deadlines! Two sided Talking TO people, not AT them Ask questions to show that you are paying attention Feedback For YOU to grow Allowmembers to offer suggestions and input Gain new ideas “We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

8. Inclusive • Remember to BEE inclusive! • Reach out to ALL members • Break the ice! • Break the cliques • Mix-and-match members around • Spend time talking to the members • Include them in all discussions • Plan bonding days for them Ideas: Potlucks Service Events Bonfires Socials Fundraisers

9. Confidence • MINDSET: • Put your mind to your goals. • Set Goals in the beginning and reach those goals. • Have short term and long term goals! • Weigh pro’s and con’s of every situation to make informed decisions • Do NOT act on impulse! • TAKE RISKS: • Taking risks can test your leadership ability! • Trust yourself enough to make the right decisions. • Show your passion for Key Club by taking the risks in hopes of making positive changes!

10. Educate… • YOURSELF + THE MEMBERS YOU SERVE • Research your topics • The more you know, the more your audience will know • BEE prepared to answer any questions • Ask the questions that members don’t know how to ask “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” - John F. Kennedy

11. Teamwork • Communicate • Set goals • Express ideas and viewpoints • BEE open-minded • Give constructive criticism • Separate task work • Use Team’s strengths to your advantage • TRUST your team members • Do not try to take on all the work • Push Team members to take reasonable risk

12. Teamwork Do notfeel like you are alone! You have tons of people to help you! You are part of a team where people are there to help! They are available to help you reach your goals and you are there to help them as well! Don’t be afraid to delegate work. “Delegating work works, providing the one delegating works, too.” - Robert Half

13. Problem-Solving Chaotic Situations Stop, pause, and think Consult with your advisor and/or board officers Reach out to… Lieutenant Governor Region Advisor Other Club Officers District Officers are here to support you, too! Join the Officer Reflector Groups!

14. Service • GIVE BACK: • Setanexample to the members you serve by serving your home, school, and community! • Keep members involved! • Offer weekly to bi-monthly service events • Show them the merit in giving back! • Smile while serving • Connect with the people you are helping • Enjoy service and show just how big of an impact the members are making!

15. Servant Leadership • “The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first.” • -Robert K. Greenleaf • Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and creates a more just and caring world.

16. Servant Leadership • Focused on the growth and well-being of people and the communities • While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership shares power. • Puts others first and helps others to preform and develop to the best of their ability

17. Leadership • BE ASSERTIVE: • ASSERTIVE • Be stern, but nice. • APPROACHABLE • Be friendly and easy to approach. • ENTHUSIASTIC • Share your happiness! “Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” - Hardy D. Jackson

18. BE UNDERSTANDING: PASSIONATE Express your passion. REASONABLE Have reason for your actions. LOGICAL Consider the “excuses.” “Understanding is a two way street.” - Plato

19. BE HUMAN: RELATABLE Let members relate to you. RELAX Give yourself breaks. DEVELOP / LEARN Everyone makes mistakes.

20. ? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

21. Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Jocelin Hernandez, Division 38 East Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Minghua Ong, Member Relations Committee Chair, 2016-2017