| If we want to grow a bigger, better, bolder club then we need to be great. - Great clubs have great leadership. Leaders that inspire, set a course, notice and fix what needs improvement, ask questions, weigh answers, and display the behavior they want from others.
- Great clubs have great members. Members that are passionate, enthusiastic, inspired, outspoken with new ideas, and willing to roll up their sleeves.
- Great leaders and great members create great cultures. Cultures with welcoming attitude, knowledge, self-promotion, desire to grow, and desire to nurture future leaders.
- Great clubs belong to the members. If the club is not what members want it’s their fault.
- Great clubs are efficient. Members do not tax others with extra work. Effort is recognized and members help minimize the load.
- Great clubs seize opportunities. They form partnerships and steal ideas.
- Great clubs have heart and soul. Members are bonded together, and it is noticeable to others.
- Great clubs have a great sense of humor. They show it in their meetings, their publications, their websites, and in their smiles.
- Great clubs look cool. Great meeting places with banners and flags, and websites that showcase accomplishments. This builds pride among the membership.
- Great clubs don’t wait to be great. They start today by:
- Developing strategic plans
- Sending members to train and to learn
- Organizing themselves
- Changing their look
- Taking risks
Submitted by Carlos Frum |
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