Many
great leaders are not born as great leaders…they learn the skills they need
over time and through experience.
If
you aspire to lead…whether a team or an entire organization…you need to put
yourself in situations where you can learn what works for you and those around
you. Situational leadership training experts suggest that volunteering for a
nonprofit agency in your community is an excellent way to hone leadership
skills and prepare for an executive position.
Think
about it. To lead a group of volunteers, you cannot rely on positional power or
monetary rewards to encourage best efforts. On the contrary, you will need to
rely on your persuasive ability to motivate your team. As well, you will have
to practice many of the responsibilities of leaders—strategic planning,
budgeting, delegating, influencing, and ensuring compliance. Fundamentally, you
will have to earn the respect and trust of your volunteer troops.
Leading
a group of volunteers can expose you to all the challenges of leading in the
corporate world without the associated career risks. You can learn how to lead
at the same time you are doing good. What could be better!
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