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LEADERSHIP IS THAT YOUR CALLING?
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LEADERSHIP: "THE ART OF MOTIVATING A GROUP OF PEOPLE TO ACT TOWARDS ACHIEVING A COMMON GOAL" - SUSAN WARD
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2 0 1 8 PRESIDENT
BECKY CHIRILLO
One of my favorite definitions of a LEADER is found in an article for The Balance by Susan Ward; "THE ART OF MOTIVATING A GROUP OF PEOPLE TO ACT TOWARDS ACHIEVING A COMMON GOAL". So simply put, and so very true. Being a leader does not always mean being the one with all of the ideas. RECOGNIZING the value of an idea, and being able to IMPLEMENT those ideas successfully through a group of people united by common goals, are strong indicators that you would be a successful leader. Great leaders will always LEAD BY EXAMPLE, if you find yourself stepping up when others may not, you may be leaning towards leadership. When you are able to see leadership abilities in others, and ENCOURAGE them to their greatest potential, you are showing leadership. Other characteristics of leadership are: Believing in yourself, being CONFIDANT enough in your own decisions, yet being OPEN-MINDED to the ideas of others. Being willing to make SACRIFICES, most often of your time. Being HONEST and TRUSTWORTHY. Having COURAGE - to stand your ground as well as the HUMILITY to admit when .
you're wrong. Having courage - to take chances on the unknown. To step out in a leap of faith to bring an idea to fruition. And, then the ability to COMMUNICATE your ideas to others in a way that ignites them with your same passion. If you found any of this to sound familiar, I would encourage you to explore your own leadership abilities. I would challenge you to put your leadership skills to use in your association. OSCAR has many committees to become active in, and subsequently, if qualified, a committee chair, or vice chair. Once having actively served on a committee you may be eligible to apply to become a Director. Elected OSCAR Directors must be prepared for a commitment of a three year term, and have completed the Association Leadership Program. From there, you may decide to apply for the Executive Committee, apply for a Florida Realtors Directors position, or apply for a NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Director's position. The opportunities to exercise your leadership skills abound in your Osceola County REALTORS® Association. Get connected with your current leadership to find out how to best plan for your path in leadership! Working together - making a difference for our members and our community, "there ain't no stopping us now!" -Be blessed.