NLC, Savannah, GA Regional Directors

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1 NLC, Savannah, GA Regional Directors

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3 Teams must have a clearly stated goal. Do you know where you are headed? Can you see the big picture? Do you have a Mission Statement?

4 Lack of Management Direction Lack of Training Fear of Risk and Failure Fear of Success Impatience No Established Priorities Conflict Differing Values about Goal Setting

5 Is nothing more than a DREAM

6 Is just Passing Time

7 CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

8 Small successes reinforce the commitment of team members Look for the small victories on your TEAM to celebrate Take baby steps, How do you eat an elephant? Empower others Refer to members as Experts

9 Diversity is linked to a common purpose Connection to a common purpose helps change groups of totally different people Differences in age, gender and education make teams stronger Different people bring various talents to the TEAM

10 A person is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others. But each one flies the best if can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different. Each one is special. Each one is beautiful.

11 T = together E = everyone A = achieves M = more

12 Every team member must benefit from the goal. A successful team isn t working for the good of the TEAM leader. Goals must be communicated to members.

13 Successful teams are mutually supportive. Supportive behavior comes from an attitude of trust. A successful team is comprised of members who feel free to share their ideas and concerns.

14 Have a good, positive attitude Model the behavior you want Delegate Listen Inspire/Energize Challenge Be flexible Be creative Have fun!

15 Hard times strengthen the bonds of a TEAM. Many times the bonds between teammates grow in direct proportion to the trials that the team faces. Learn from trials and difficulties. Team members will learn to trust and depend on others more.

16 Follow through on Commitments Meet Deadlines Trust Others Self Disclose Empower Team Members Resolve Conflicts Early Respect the Differences in People Demonstrate Personal Integrity Be Honest

17 Recognize and Value Team Members for the work they do. Recognize them at meetings, in public, newsletters. Recognize them through Awards

18 Involve the People Who will be affected by the Change Explain why Change is Necessary

19 Choose the Right Targets for Change Make sure the timing is right Stay the Course Get input from the team Choose the right people for your team Facilitate each Step Circumvent the Grapevine

20 When your there, be there. Keep notes, follow through. Look at people when you speak to them Eyes are the gateway to hearts Show people you care Create trust

21 Show it verbally Kindness counts My dad wasn t affectionate and I m not either So who will break the curse? Show it emotionally Hugs Show it visually

22 Be the change you seek I was walking with a Principal that was complaining about the kids leaving garbage everywhere, he was kicking it out of the way I picked up the garbage and threw it away. Good leaders are servants If I want to lead, I had better serve. We are fortunate to have what we have, be productive, be creative, model what you expect.

23 Ask more questions that you answer People like to talk about themselves

24 Relates to feelings and emotions Romance, a date is just not making plans and showing up Include important people, places, things Love says if it is worth it, I can wait for it Love and lust are different Lust is - I want it now. Difference between instant potatoes and real potatoes

25 You make the difference! You control how you are perceived! You control if you are a good employee! You control how the children feel about the cafeteria and sometimes how they feel about themselves!

26 Focus Affection Modeling Interest Love You

27 Transformational Change The Key to Transformational Change is Leadership Modeling