National Convention

July 2012

Presented by Helene Shepard

If you talk the talk, you have to walk the walk.

Actions speak louder than words.

Practice what you preach.

What percentage of leaders lead from the Middle?

42% 69% 78% 87% 99%

The percentage of leaders who lead from the Middle.

42% 69% 78% 87% 99%

Leadership is not position, it is influence

Noah built the Ark before the rain started.

Human nature exaggerates yesterday.

overestimates tomorrow

and underestimates today.

If I were at the top, people would automatically follow me.

The position doesn’t make the leader, the leader makes the

position.

If I can’t get to the top then I won’t try to lead.

Self Promotion vs. Selfless Promotion

Me first Others first Move up Build up Guard information Share information Take credit Give credit Hog the ball (star) Pass the ball Dodge the ball (blame) Share the ball Manipulate others Motivate others

Planning

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COMMUNICATION

Definition:

The dictionary defines communication as, “the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.”

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Communication Happens in Many Ways!

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Spoken

Verbal

Para verbal

Non Verbal

Written

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Language Message

Attitude of Listener Delivery

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1. Know the Material

2. Know Your Audience

3. Know Yourself

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1. Eye Contact

2. Ask Questions

3. Don’t Interrupt

4. Body Language

5. Don’t Change the Subject

6. Pay Attention

7. Empathize with the Speaker

Most publicity pictures and Scrapbook pictures are group shots.

Differences become very apparent.

HOW IT LOOKS WHEN IT IS DONE

RIGHT.

Article I, p. 5 “ Red

white and blue

shoulder ribbons are

to be worn …left

shoulder to right hip,

red next to the neck.

What a

great

group!

Let the world know…

We are The Catholic

Daughters of the Americas