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A Guide for Masonic Leaders. Leadership from within. MWB Neil Neddermeyer www.cinosam.net. WHY ARE YOU HERE?. ABOUT THIS SESSION. Defining Leadership Identifying the characteristics of a leader Identifying the functions of a leader Examining your leadership style.
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A Guide for Masonic Leaders Leadership from within MWB Neil Neddermeyer www.cinosam.net
ABOUT THIS SESSION Defining Leadership Identifying the characteristics of a leader Identifying the functions of a leader Examining your leadership style
Joel Barker In LEADERSHIFT21st Century Definition of a Leader “A leader is someone you chose to follow to a place you wouldn’t go by yourself.”
LEADERSHIP IS: A RESPONSBILITY- Not a PRIVILEGE .
The Characteristics of A Leader 1. Integrity 2. Commitment 3. Courage 4.Communication 5. Inspiration 6. Compassion 7. Loyalty 8. Trust
Distinguishing leaders from managers: Leaders Innovate Focuses on people Has eye on the horizon Investigates reality Asks what and why . Managers Administer Focuses on procedures has a short term vision Accepts reality Asks how and when
distinguishing leaders from managers: A leader does the right thing; a manager does things right. We need a balance of both
The Fundamental Function of Leadership Focus your efforts on the Future Where do people want to go that they won’t go without a leader? Prepare for tomorrow. Think and plan
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION Always remember you are dealing with VOLUNTEERS.
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION BUILD YOUR TEAM
THE LEADER’S FUNCTION IN A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATE
Examining your “Leadership Style”How does it effect productivity?
LEADERSHIP STYLES The DICTATOR The Individualist The Democrat The Populist The Non-Leader
According to Tor Dahl, at the World Confederation of Productivity Science at the University of Minnesota, people who work for a “Charismatic Leader” are up to twenty times more productive than those who work for a “Bully Leader”
LEAD YOUR LODGE WITH VISION SEEK THE HORIZON MWB Neil Neddermeyer