Welcome and Agenda
      Introductions
      Defining leadership
      Leading Volunteers
      Characteristics of great leaders
      Personal leadership
      Creating your personal leadership approach
      Five Fears of Leadership
      Five Truths of Leadership
      Parting Thoughts
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                 2009
    What is Leadership?
    Good leadership is 
   difficult to define, but you 
   know it when you see it.
                Well Said!
        “Being in leadership is like 
       being a lady. If you have to 
       tell people you are, then you 
       aren’t.”
                            -Margaret Thatcher
      Definitions of Leadership 
   “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” 
   ~Peter Drucker 
   “Leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.”
   ~John C Maxwell 
   “Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to 
   contribute to making something extraordinary happen.”
   ~Alan Keith
   “Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision 
   that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, 
   and taking effective action to realize your own leadership 
   potential.”
   ~Warren Bennis 
   Characteristics of Good Leaders
     Honesty/integrity
     Trustworthy
     Fair & equitable 
     Positive attitude
     Strong vision
     Inspiring
     Organized
     “Walk their talk”
     Listen
     Respectful
     Supportive
     Make things happen
     Values & ethics
     Motivate others
     Created opportunities
     Safe space