Are you a past Kiwanis leader? I don’t think so!
Have you served as a club president, lieutenant governor, governor or in any other Kiwanis leadership position in the past? If you have, that does not mean that you are a past leader.
The only thing that past leaders have in common is that they are all dead. You may be a past president, past lieutenant governor or past governor, but you are still a leader.
Your club, your division and your district still need you to be a leader. You gained some extremely valuable experience and knowledge as a leader and Kiwanis needs you to now to share that knowledge and experience.
You can help mentor current and upcoming leaders with your tactful counsel, support and encouragement. But don’t force it upon them. Nurture them as leaders, encourage them, empower them. Help them feel comfortable about asking you for advice and direction.
Let them know that you want to be on their “team” and that you are willing and available to help and assist them any way you can. And be available to them when they call. Be a resource for them, be a friend.
Let your success as a leader help them succeed as leaders. Your Kiwanis club, division and district – and the children of your communities and the world – will benefit.
When you depart from this life, we will then give you the title of “past” leader.
Posted
Aug 31 2009, 04:05 PM
by
Curtis Billue