1. How to Run An Effective Meeting Through Effective
Leadership Practices
Facilitator: De’shawn Woolridge, Presenter: Atty Garfinkel
Questions You, As Leaders Should Ask Yourself
1) What beliefs and values guide my actions as a leader?
2) What is the source of the self confidence required to lead others?
3) How do I lead by example?
4) How do I promote a shared vision?
5) How do I improve my ability to get people excited?
6) How can I promote an environment of innovation?
7) How do I help build a cohesive, respectful and spirited team?
8) How do I share information/power while keeping accountability?
9) How do I daily work to improve my leadership abilities?
10) Am I doing what is best for my constituents, or for me?
The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
- Model the Way: We must become the change, we want to see
o Clarify values by finding your voice and shared ideals
o Set the example by aligning actions and shared values
- Inspire A Shared Vision: A change can’t be blown on an uncertain trumpet
o Envision the future by finding exciting and strong possibilities
o Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
- Challenge the Process: Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower
o Search for opportunities by seizing the initiatives and looking for ways to improve
o Expand by constantly generating small wins and learning experiences.

2. - Enable Others To Act: A builder needs the blueprints to build a strong house
o Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships.
o Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence.
- Encourage the Heart: Flatter me and I won’t believe you. Criticize me and I won’t like you.
Ignore me and I won’t forgive you. Encourage me and I won’t forget you.
o Recognize contributions by showing appreciation
o Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.
If you are not an effective leader, you cannot run an effective meeting!
Be a leader, Lather, Rinse and Repeat.
For a meeting
o Create an effective agenda.
o Time management is everything!!!
o Keep control of the meeting and the conversation, it’s ok to use your
gavel!
o Don’t allow anyone to bully you. You are the chair, not them.
o Listen to the concerns of others with respect.
o Move towards common goals as a unit through consensus whenever
you can.
o Serve others; you’re not the center of attention.

3. o Know your governing documents better than anyone else.
o Use Parliamentary Procedure to establish order, but do not allow its
abuse.
o Remain Brown Act Compliant (ie, open/public and fair)
o Shut up and listen to what people are actually trying to say.
o Don’t show emotion when you disagree with a speaker.
o Do your best and remember to breathe!