10 Tips for Being a Good Leader
Found some pretty straight forward, simple tips that we all
could apply towards our leadership development:
1.
Keep Your Word. Don't make promises you can't keep.
2. Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to keep you from
being fair to all members of your unit.
3. Be a Good Communicator. You don't need a commanding voice to be a good leader, but
you must be willing to step out front with an effective "Let's go." A good leader knows how to
give and receive information so that everyone understands what's going on.
4. Be Flexible. Everything doesn't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "plan B"
when "plan A" doesn't work.
5. Be Organized. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. Keep records
of who agrees to help and expect them to be responsible.
6. Delegate. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done unless they do it themselves.
Most people like to be challenged with a task. Empower your unit to do things they have never
tried.
7. Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you
do, others are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.
8. Be Consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and
another way a short time later. If people know what to expect from you, they will more likely
respond positively to your leadership.
9. Give Praise. The best way to get credit is to give it away. Often a "Nice job" is all the praise
necessary to make a Scout feel he is contributing.
10. Ask for Help. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. You have many resources at your
disposal. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with
more experience for some advice and direction.
2. Be Fair to All. A good leader shows no favorites. Don't allow friendships to keep you from
being fair to all members of your unit.
3. Be a Good Communicator. You don't need a commanding voice to be a good leader, but
you must be willing to step out front with an effective "Let's go." A good leader knows how to
give and receive information so that everyone understands what's going on.
4. Be Flexible. Everything doesn't always go as planned. Be prepared to shift to "plan B"
when "plan A" doesn't work.
5. Be Organized. The time you spend planning will be repaid many times over. Keep records
of who agrees to help and expect them to be responsible.
6. Delegate. Some leaders assume that the job will not get done unless they do it themselves.
Most people like to be challenged with a task. Empower your unit to do things they have never
tried.
7. Set an Example. The most important thing you can do is lead by example. Whatever you
do, others are likely to do the same. A cheerful attitude can keep everyone's spirits up.
8. Be Consistent. Nothing is more confusing than a leader who is one way one moment and
another way a short time later. If people know what to expect from you, they will more likely
respond positively to your leadership.
9. Give Praise. The best way to get credit is to give it away. Often a "Nice job" is all the praise
necessary to make a Scout feel he is contributing.
10. Ask for Help. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help. You have many resources at your
disposal. When confronted with a situation you don't know how to handle, ask someone with
more experience for some advice and direction.
http://www.uptonscouting.org/Leadership/10Tips.html
-KS
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