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One of the most important concepts to learn about leadership is that it is a group function. Leaders need followers; without followers you are simply an individual striking out on a solitary course. Leadership is a multifaceted process: give and take, action and reaction, stimulus and response. As a club leader, your responsibilities include communicating with your members and planning and preparing ahead of time - in turn, the group will respond to you. Your purpose as a leader is to get your group to work efficiently, effectively and successfully. As a leader you need to identify members who are interested in leadership positions. To insure strong, competent leadership you need to have a plan of action and evaluate as you go. Good leaders know that changes can be good even if it leads to controversy. This requires leaders to develop good conflict resolution skills. Leadership involves taking risk, being innovative and promoting new directions. Good leadership transforms a group of individuals into a working unit that takes an idea and puts it into action, which, ultimately, results in a successful accomplishment. This handbook, as well as the GFWC Club Manual (www.GFWC.org/ClubManual) will identify skills that will develop club, district and national leaders who will share their knowledge and responsibilities with other members to help them grow within their organization.
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GFWC LEADS ~ Leadership Education And Development Seminar
The GFWC Leadership Education And Development Seminar identifies GFWC members at the grassroots level who have the potential and the desire to assume leadership positions to in the State or GFWC level. Participation in LEADS can help these members gain the capabilities, the confidence and the commitment necessary to pursue and achieve higher office and serve with distinction.
Criteria for Participation - It is recommended that each LEADS candidate meet the following criteria:
Selection Process -
Content and Presentation - LEADS may include the following:
Criteria for Participation - It is recommended that each LEADS candidate meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrates leadership capabilities at the club level as an active club president, club officer or club project/committee chairman
- Exhibits a commitment to GFWC and GFWC GA
- Exhibits an understanding of the GFWC mission of community service, illustrated by programs/projects in which she is /has been involved
- Demonstrates leadership skills, including but not limited to, organization, responsibility, trustworthiness, enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Exhibits an interest and willingness to pursue higher leadership positions in GFWC and GFWC GA
- Agrees to share information gained from participation in LEADS with others in her club, District and State Federation
- Understands and accepts potential expenses involved in participation
- Has not held elected positions at or beyond the State Level
- Has not attended a previous LEADS program
Selection Process -
- GFWC INTERNATIONAL LEADS: At the state level, each State Federation selects one LEADS attendee annually. Attendees are expected to meet the criteria above. While the final selection is at the discretion of each State Federation is provided with guidelines and forms to help them in selecting LEADS candidates and using LEADS graduates to enhance state leadership. The deadline for submitting an application is February1. The LEADS program is held annually the day before the official opening of the GFWC Annual Convention. GFWC LEADS forms can be downloaded at the GFWC.org
- GFWC GEORGIA LEADS: At the CLUB level, each GFWC club President selects a member (or members) who fulfill the requirements above. Applications to attend LEADS are due to the State Leadership/ LEADS chair by Aug. 1 . GFWC GA LEADS takes place on the Friday before Institute.
Content and Presentation - LEADS may include the following:
- Presentations on conflict resolution, mediation, public speaking, time management, and parliamentary procedure
- Explanation of GFWC resources, materials, and assistance
- Discussions on GFWC policies, procedures and parliamentary law
- Tips and techniques for pursuing leadership positions