How to Run An Effective Meeting Through Effective Leadership Practices

Facilitator: De’shawn Woolridge, Presenter: Atty Garfinkel

Questions You, As Leaders Should Ask Yourself

1) What beliefs and values guide my actions as a leader?2) What is the source of the self confidence required to lead others?3) How do I lead by example?4) How do I promote a shared vision?5) How do I improve my ability to get people excited?6) How can I promote an environment of innovation?7) How do I help build a cohesive, respectful and spirited team?8) How do I share information/power while keeping accountability?9) How do I daily work to improve my leadership abilities?10) Am I doing what is best for my constituents, or for me?

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

- Model the Way: We must become the change, we want to see o Clarify values by finding your voice and shared idealso Set the example by aligning actions and shared values

- Inspire A Shared Vision: A change can’t be blown on an uncertain trumpeto Envision the future by finding exciting and strong possibilitieso Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.

- Challenge the Process: Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a followero Search for opportunities by seizing the initiatives and looking for ways to improveo Expand by constantly generating small wins and learning experiences.

- Enable Others To Act: A builder needs the blueprints to build a strong houseo Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. o Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence.

- Encourage the Heart: Flatter me and I won’t believe you. Criticize me and I won’t like you. Ignore me and I won’t forgive you. Encourage me and I won’t forget you.

o Recognize contributions by showing appreciationo Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.

If you are not an effective leader, you cannot run an effective meeting!Be a leader, Lather, Rinse and Repeat.

For a meeting

o Create an effective agenda.

o Time management is everything!!!

o Keep control of the meeting and the conversation, it’s ok to use your

gavel!

o Don’t allow anyone to bully you. You are the chair, not them.

o Listen to the concerns of others with respect.

o Move towards common goals as a unit through consensus whenever

you can.

o Serve others; you’re not the center of attention.

o Know your governing documents better than anyone else.

o Use Parliamentary Procedure to establish order, but do not allow its

abuse.

o Remain Brown Act Compliant (ie, open/public and fair)

o Shut up and listen to what people are actually trying to say.

o Don’t show emotion when you disagree with a speaker.

o Do your best and remember to breathe!