Presented by Dr. Catherine Frank, OLLI @ DukeLucy Woodhouse, OLLI @ Furman

What is leadership? “the process of social influence in which one

person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”

“Creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen”

Good leaders have . . . Vision Knowledge of the mission and structure of

the organization Professional and personal skills suited to

further the goals of the organization Problem-solving skills Good social judgment

Unique Challenges and Opportunities for OLLI Leadership Understanding the role of the LLI within

the university Finding a balance between the

leadership styles and strengths of the staff director and the board leadership

Understanding the work of the board Tapping into the strength and wisdom of

the membership

HostStaffBoardMembers

In-kind support on all levels Inclusion across departments Intergenerational projects Elevator speech is consistent Benefits outweigh perceived negatives Publicity through university channels

How to get the best from your host… and how NOT to…

Get invited to meetings Eat lunch with faculty Suggest class ideas Hand deliver brochures

to President’s office Write a thank you a day Cookies Know key admin’s pet

projects Bring members’

resources to campus Spread kudos to Dean

Assume they owe you Become an us/them Leave conflicts

unresolved Stay in your office Go over budget Allow members direct

access to admin Forget you are a guest

The Host The Members

Staff

Clear job descriptions Clear goals updated annually Board support Host offers a mentor and advocate Volunteer office support Acknowledgement at member and host

functions Fill their bucket

The Best from the Board

Expertise to share Understanding of the position of the LLI within the

university Respect for the strength, commitment, and vision

of the staff Commitment to the mission and membership of the

organization

Some ways to cultivate the best in the board Board development committee Board manual Annual board recruitment drives Make nominations and appointments part of

a process Open meetings and discussions Accountability

Some challenges for OLLI board leaders Misunderstanding the relationship of the LLI to the

university Misunderstanding the unique nature of the OLLI

board Loss of focus Failure to embrace new members and seek new

directions Not having fun

The Best from the Members--Followership is as important as leadership

Feeling responsible for the success of the organization

Enjoying the university and the role of the LLI within it

Bringing a network Participating

Bringing leaders and followers together Print and interactive media The coffee pot, the picnic, the convocation Nametags—it’s the little things Everyone is a marketer Contribute what you can--every contribution

makes a positive difference

Board Host

StaffMembers

The best quotations about leadership “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do

something you want done because he or she wants to do it.” Dwight Eisenhower

“The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.” Elaine Agather

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worse when they despise him. But of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: ‘We did it ourselves.’” Lao-Tzu