The document provides leadership advice and tools for effectively leading others. It discusses the importance of connecting with employees, adapting to change, empowering and motivating followers. Various leadership strategies are presented, such as using the nominal group technique, 360-degree feedback, and case analysis to develop skills in coaching, building trust and facilitating change. Successful leadership is defined as influencing and inspiring others to achieve a shared vision.

1. Scott A. Chovanec Scott Chovanec & Associates, Inc. … a prevention focused practice providing thought leadership and decision support for the recreation, fitness & wellness industry Management Workshop … Powerful Leadership Tools That Will Help You Influence Others (The “All You Need To Know” Value-Add Handout) … Club Industry ~ 2010

2. At the end of the day… Nothing is more important to the continuing success of your operation than the contributions and commitments your employees make. Keeping them challenged and motivated is an art. Yet, the proper combinations of freedom, flexibility and professional growth “championed” by effective managerial leadership will keep your staff challenged, while creating “ownership”… and will add the continuity of your program.

3. Charles Darwin said… It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change .

4. To be a LEADER means… Having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead Max DePree There is no greater or greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life (Sister Mary Rose McGeady)

5. To be a LEADER in a New Era means… * Having the ability to connect .  Adaptable, entrepreneurial, responsive, confident, personable, internally motivated, expert thinker, complex communicator

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13. The ULTIMATE SKILL… “ The illiterate of the 21 st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn , unlearn , and relearn ” Alvin Toffler