Neighborhood Leadership

I believe in servant leadership. A friend of mine gave me these principles below and I wanted to share it with those readers who are also volunteers and involved in their neighborhood like myself. Not sure who gets the credit, but I really liked the words.

Six Principles of Neighborhood Leadership

1. Create a Vision
Leaders begin with the end in mind. They keep the NA looking forward to the future and not focused on managing the status quo.

2. Encourage Informed Decisions
Leaders identify what issues need to be addressed and what information is needed to do so in a way that helps people make informed decisions. They never let the group move too quickly. A misinformed decision could cause permanent damage to the NA.

3. Identify Action Steps
Leaders describe possible actions to reach the desired goals of the NA based on the informed decisions. They also carefully weigh and explain the consequences that accompany each.

4. Cultivate Support from Others
Leaders need to interest and inspire people (and other organizations) to join the effort. They do this by communicating the why and not just the how. They make sure that everyone involves understands the process as well as the result.

5. Attract Resources for the Task
Leaders need to develop networks and relationships they can use to solicit funds, materials, services, etc from within and outside the NA that allow the goals of the NA to be accomplished.

6. Model the Way
Leaders need to nurture the commitment of others to the effort, and support development of leadership abilities in others to insure the task is achieved. They must mentor the next group of leaders. They are always looking to the future of the NA.