Take action
on behalf of everyone. Many people hold a position and plan activities
without really considering how their efforts will make impact
on those they lead. Often student leaders just do what was done
last year. Doing this will ensure last year's results. Successful
companies rely on growth, not on last year's numbers. You must
strive for improvement and increased participation.
Make a list
of the different groups and types of people in your school or
organization. Ask yourself what you do for EACH group. Are you
meeting everyone's needs, or are you really serving a select group?
When people choose not to participate, it's less because of an
attitude problem and more because of what the leaders are planning.
Chances are, these students are participating in something in
their lives. It may be something unhealthy, but they do pursue
their interests. Your job is to find out what their interests
are and plan healthy events that tap into them.
How can you
find out what these students want? Ask them. Approach them directly
and tell them you want to meet their needs. Come right out and
ask what you could plan that will get them to participate. You'd
be surprised how few leaders do this. (When was the last time
a teacher, politician or any leader expressed genuine interest
in what you want from them?)
Make a point
to make a difference for everyone. It'll make a great difference
for you.
To learn more about leadership, check out the Jump
Start Leadership Workbooks.
Scott Greenberg, Speaker, Author, Leadership Consultant
Providing motivation, team building and leadership training for
groups and individuals looking for optimum performance.
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