In this issue:
Important Leadership Dates
A Message from the Executive Director
Register Now for Leadership Summit
Money Matters: Deposit Deadlines for Conference Events and Tax Information Due
Help Indentify a Slate for SLA's 2005-06 Board of Directors
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December 20, 2004 |
Board and Cabinet Meeting Agenda Documents Due |
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January 6, 2005 |
Awards & Honors Nominations Due |
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January 6, 2005 |
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January 14, 2005 |
Treasurers Tax Information Due |
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January 26-29, 2005 |
Leadership Summit Tampa, FL USA |
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May 1, 2005 |
Deposit Due for Annual Conference Expenses |
A Message from the Executive Director
A Leader's Communication Style
Are you an Effective Leader? Communication is key, especially when you are the person in charge of making things happen. Successful leaders take specific actions to get results within their business. Are you taking these actions? Think about where you can improve and make a concentrated effort to do so. Being self-absorbed is an easy trap. But take the time and unselfish concern to stop and think of others first.
It was almost a year ago that I raised the issue of communicating with respect. I was asked then what I saw as the most negative component (threat) for SLA. It was, and still is, that members choose to engage in public and personal attacks without facts instead of approaching an issue constructively and in the appropriate manner.
Effective leaders respect both the processes of leadership and the people involved. They know enough to approach issues from the side. That is, they don?t directly confront people, argue with them or attempt to make someone wrong. They avoid embarrassing people or putting them in compromising positions. They listen before they make up their mind, and they know better than to insinuate or criticize. They ask questions rather than make statements. They inquire rather than enforce.
Your team, your fellow leaders and your staff at headquarters can sometimes be like an extended family. You take the time to work on your personal relationships and keep an open communication there ... so why not work on your relationships in your business and your association the same way?
Great leaders don't demand respect; they earn it with their effective leadership skills. Great leaders continue to learn and improve those skills all the time. Are you a great leader? I hope you have made your plans to attend the Leadership Summit in January in Tampa. There, we will all have the opportunity to practice some of these skills.
---- Janice R. Lachance, Executive Director
Register Now for Leadership Summit
You will not want to miss the SLA 2005 Leadership Summit in Tampa, FL, USA, January 26-29, 2005. Please remember to alert everyone from your chapter, division, committee or caucus who needs to attend the Leadership Summit to visit the website for information and to register. Gary Heil will be our keynote spespeaker.Whether just beginning in a leadership role, mid-career, or experienced. You will learn in this enhanced environment.
Money Matters: Deposit Deadlines for Conference Events and Tax Information Due
Planners and treasurers are reminded that a 50% deposit on all audio-visual items and food and beverage orders for the 2005 annual conference is due May 1, 2005.
Also, treasurers must submit a report of U.S. citizens who paid over $600 for services during calendar year 2004 no later than January 14, 2005. This only applies to payment for services to individuals (i.e., honoraria, consulting, etc.) and does not apply to reimbursement of expenses. For instructions on submitting your tax information, please visit the Treasurer's Community of Practice.
Help Indentify a Slate for SLA's 2005-06 Board of Directors
Look within your Divisions, Chapters and Committees to identify those who are ready to take on that next level of leadership. The Nominating Committee is looking for "a few good people" to populate the 2005-2006 Slate. And, it might well be you! Leadership of SLA is always important, but now more than ever we need strong and visionary leaders who, while grounded in the present, can see where the Association needs to be. Send names along with some background information on the person (i.e., SLA activities, other volunteer activities, civic experience, etc.) to the Nominating Committee via the chair, Jan Sykes, at jansykes@ameritech.net.
If you have any questions or comments about Leadership Connections, we would like your feedback. Please share your comments with leadership@sla.org
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