LEAD

Leadership is one of Aktion Club’s core values. Every person has leadership potential and Aktion Club can help people discover their desire to lead. In fact, someone with the desire to lead will decide to step forward when the easier choice might be to stand still. The service club experience can help members accept their own identity as a leader.

What does it look like when members of the Aktion Club show their desire to lead? You might notice that members begin to: 

• Share opinions during club meetings.
• Challenge the status quo with the intent of making things better.
• Believe that working together can bring greater achievement than working alone.
• Show appreciation for others’ contributions.

How can an advisor help more members find their desire to lead? 

• Model your thought processes to help members grow.
• Let members lead and practice new skills.
• Provide informational praise by giving clear examples of the behavior you are praising.
• Encourage discussion before an event to share expectations, plans and desired outcomes.
• Use reflection after and event to help members identify the effective skills they used and the changes they’ll need to make.