You may have already heard the name “Lead Star” – two Marines who have taken their leadership lessons from the front, back home to you. Angie and Courtney spoke to the Academy of Leadership Alumni at the Leaders Summit in 2007 and are coming to LCAM this year to present a day-long Academy of Leadership module.
The Lead Star website has great leadership nuggets, lessons, and quotes. My favorites are about leaders who (dare) to take action – “Dreams come true when you chase them. In order to be successful, you must have the ability to spot opportunities disguised as hard work and dreams hidden by obstacles. Do not wait forassistance and advice, if you have all the informationyou need – do it. When you commit yourself tobecoming a stronger leader, you'll spend less timeprocrastinating and more time taking action.” (www.leadstar.us)
Suzette Smith
EWI Executive Director
EWI is full of women who take action. Let me cite a few impressive examples of EWI action I have seen recently:
A young representative takes the membership lead in a small Chapter.
For the first time, a representative secures an LCAM sponsorship that promotes her member firm.
A new Reading Rally Chair finds a community school in need and arranges for a book donation and a new library.
A long time EWI representative commits to all the modules in the Academy of Leadership to enhance her own professional development.
A Membership Advisor steps in to assist a Chapter fundraiser.
There are ways to take action in your firm as well. Share your ideas, mentor a new employee, find news ways to cut expenses.
As Angie and Courtney suggest, learn to spot opportunities, commit yourself, and dare to dream. “In what areas of your life can you beginto be more proactive? What goals do you have that you haven't takenany action steps toward achieving? When you choose to lead yourlife, you'll quickly discover that you're able to achieve success on your terms.” (www.leadstar.us)
Let EWI help you achieve this success. Take advantage of networking and professional development opportunities: meet more representatives at your Chapter meetings, take a class with EWI Online, sign up for the Academy of Leadership, attend the Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting.
