Attributes of Great Kiwanis Leaders

Attributes:

Passion

Vision

Well Spoken

Natural Motivator

Able to determine the key value of each member and tap into it

mentor

Simply the Chars. of a Servant Leader!

Persuasion-selling the vision and goals

Conceptualization - being future oriented

Foresight - learning from the past for the actions of today and plans for tomorrow

Stewardship- passing the orgnazation to those who follow

Listening- communicating within our chapters

Empathy- caring for all members

Building Community - developing brotherhood or cohesion in the club

Healing - resolving conflict constructively

Awareness - continuing to learn

Commitment to Growth - encouraging leadership from all members

A sense of calling – a natural desire to serve others and a willingness to sacrifice self-interest to the good of those served

Listening – receptiveness, being “there” with people, showing genuine interest in their views

Empathy – leaders “walk in others’ shoes.” They understand and empathize with others’ circumstances and problems.

Healing – leaders are people who others want to approach when something traumatic has happened. They have developed a remarkable appreciation for the emotional health and spirit of others.

Awareness – leaders have a keen sense for what is happening around them. They are always looking for cues from the environment to inform their opinions and decisions.

Persuasion – leaders seek to convince others to do things rather than relying on formal authority. They are naturally very persuasive and offer compelling reasons when they make requests. They never force others to do things.

Conceptualization – leaders nurture the ability to conceptualize the world, events and possibilities. They encourage others to dream great dreams and avoid getting bogged down by day-to-day realities and operations. They foster an environment that encourages thinking big and valuing the creative process.

Foresight – leaders try to anticipate future events. This is not to say they are psychic or always right, but they are adept at picking up patterns in the environment and seeing what the future will bring. They usually anticipate consequences of decisions with great accuracy. Those who want to be successful servant leaders need to have and develop this foresight.

Stewardship – leaders are often characterized by a strong sense of stewardship, a desire to prepare the organization to contribute to the greater good of society.

Growth – leaders have a strong commitment to the growth of people. They believe that all people have something to offer beyond their tangible contributions.

Building Community – leaders feel and convey a strong sense of community in the organization they lead. They believe that an organization needs to function as a community.

Selflessness - A true Kiwanis leader knows that at the end of the day their actions weren't intended to benefit themselves rather to help those around them.

Encourage - A true Kiwanis leader encourages others to turn a vision into a reality that can positively help children all over the world.

Service - A true Kiwanis leader knows that it's not about LEADERship rather the job they are completing is SERVICEship.

Passion - A true Kiwanis leader has passion for everything he/she does. Whether it is administrative work or hands on service, a true Kiwanis leader has passion and shares that with everyone they interact with.

Above are all qualities I have seen during my 8 years in the Kiwanis Family from Kiwanis leaders who have helped me be who I am. :)

--Kristen Reed, Circle K International President, New York

A true Kiwanian is dynamic, changes with the club as the club maintains its relevance

Service above administration - Don't work for administration but for whom we serve.

Positive

Possess Vision

Communicator

Motivator

Supporter

Consistent

Durable

Cheerleader