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Congratulations on your election as Chapter President! This guide will equip you with the essentials to lead your chapter effectively and create a positive Barbershopping experience for all members. Your leadership role is crucial for fostering growth and ensuring your chapter advances rather than regresses. Learn effective leadership strategies, the importance of communication, and how to manage your team. Embrace your role with honor and responsibility while striving for a compelling BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) that reflects your chapter's values.
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President’s Basics How to succeed as the newly elected President of your chapter
CONGRATULATIONS! Dear Chapter President: Congratulations on your election to lead your chapter’s management team for the coming year. Your members have entrusted you to ensure the well-being of their chapter and to improve their enjoyment of the Barbershopping experience. They’ve selected you to be their leader, not just a mere custodian, and to recognize, implement and manage the actions necessary to accomplish this. Your job is to make something happen that will move your chapter forward. If you don’t do this, your chapter will surely regress. Your legacy, when you look back at year-end, depends upon what you’ve caused to happen. Leadership is an up-front job ... so take charge! In harmony, Leon Klingensmith Leadership Academy Presidents Class (281) 856-2823 lgklingensmith@comcast.net
THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S JOB IS TO LEAD YOUR CHAPTER TO THE SUCCESS IT DESERVES • People want to be successful • People want good leadership • Leadership is an honor and a responsibility
Three topics for consideration:▪ Effective leadership ▪ Communicating to influence ▪ Leading and managing your chapter I'M PRESIDENT! WHAT DO I DO FIRST?
The Uncommon Man: The Individual in the Organization “All organizations, nations, societies, and civilizations will prosper and advance only to the extent that they can encourage common men to perform uncommon deeds. Only thus will emerge THE UNCOMMON MAN. Human association depends on the individual; on his skills and on his acceptance of responsibilities to conduct organizational affairs with effectiveness.” Crawford H. Greenewalt
You need a BHAG! • A BHAG is a “BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL” • Good BHAG’s • Are set with understanding, not bravado • Are clear, compelling and easy to grasp • Directly reflect your core values and purpose