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This document explores various leadership styles identified in the Summer 2006 Regional Committee meetings, as detailed by Cynthia D’Amour. The types of leaders range from those new to leadership who are still finding their footing to seasoned workhorse leaders committed to their cause. The skilled leader balances approachability with task focus, while charismatic leaders inspire with their energy. Super leaders are natural visionaries seeking challenges. Each style has its unique strengths and areas for growth, emphasizing the importance of recruiting, motivating, and supporting volunteer leaders.
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Type-casting Leaders Regional Committee Meetings Summer 2006
Types of Leaders • New to Leadership – still developing their style • Workhorse – long-time volunteer who worked their way to the top (the hard way – with their sleeves rolled up) • Skilled – has a balanced approach to leading, focuses on the work to be done. • Charismatic – lead with personality and charisma • Super – born leader looking for challenges and authority Based on - Working with Volunteer Leaders: Recruiting, Orienting, Motivating, and Rewarding. By Cynthia D’Amour
New to Leadership • Great At: • Needs Help: • Best When? • Willing to learn • Fresh perspective • With specifics • Risky to turn over too much responsibility
Workhorse Leader • Great At: • Needs Help: • Best When? • Tireless in efforts • Committed to the association • Willingness to do what it takes • Delegating & trusting others to do it right. • Recruiting and retaining volunteers
Skilled Leader • Great At: • Needs Help: • Best When? • Polished, solid skills • Knows how to get objectives met • Committed for the long-haul • Inspiring others • Stepping forward
Charismatic Leaders • Great At: • Needs Help: • Best When? • Electrifying the room • Generating fun • Thinking big & taking on challenges • With the little stuff • Preparing successors
Super Leader • Great At: • Needs Help: • Best When? • Leading – accomplishes great things • Getting people excited and involved • Staying interested • Plus… they’re hard to come by.