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21 Distinguishing Qualities of
Great Leader Volunteers
By Henry S. Givray, President & CEO, SmithBucklin
The LEADER Volunteer
The PLACEHOLDER Volunteer
A board or committee member who lifts
up the organization, enabling it to become
high-performing and self-renewing.
A board or committee member who
weighs down the organization, causing it
to become reactive and static.
1
Operates within the pressures of the moment and fixates
on tactics.
2
Creates conditions conducive to renewal,
improvement and change management.
Is locked in and protective of the status-quo.
3
Possesses uncompromised integrity.
Avoids, stretches and manipulates the truth.
4
Has the courage and will to make the tough decisions.
Aims forever and never shoots.
5
Puts duty and the greater good before self.
Puts self-interest first.
6
Bases decisions and actions on bedrock values,
continually striving for clarity and buy-in.
Uses popularity, expediency or both to make
decisions and take action, forever chasing consensus
and certainty.
7
Focuses outward and on opportunities.
Focuses on problems and finger-pointing.
8
Confronts and resolves conflict.
Avoids conflict at all costs.
9
Is comfortable delegating power.
Likes to control and dominate.
10
Holds self and others accountable for delivering on
promises and performing against assigned tasks.
Passes the buck and makes excuses while placing high
priority on being liked and staying popular.
11
Generously shares information, resources, praise and
credit.
Keeps everything close to the vest, protecting both credit
and the limelight.
12
Views staff as partners who are critical to
organizational success, nurturing a climate of
common expectations, trust, collaborative planning,
joint evaluation, strong communication and
mutual respect.
Views staff as subordinates who are paid help.
13
Has enthusiastic followers having earned the respect
and trust of colleagues, professional peers and staff.
Has dispassionate and reluctant underlings.
14
20
Looks to the future and thinks strategically.
Is self-aware.
Is self-important.
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