Want to be a great leader…learn to lead volunteers.
In 1992, a mentor of mine, in the Air Force, got me involved in a volunteer leadership role with a professional military organization.
I completely failed in the position.
But, I didn’t quit. I stuck with that organization as an active leader through 2008 (my retirement). In fact, I’m still a life member and assist other leaders now and again.
When I started out as a volunteer leader, I knew nothing about volunteering or leadership — I was just a young junior enlisted member.
What I learned … unimaginable.
Today, I run two nonprofit organizations that my wife and I founded. We keep them small and serve niche needs in our community.
It’s our way we give back constantly to our community. Better than giving to a faceless charity with zero control on how your money and efforts are spent, huh?
Want to learn how to lead?
Lead volunteers.
Want to learn how to lead an organization.
Become a volunteer leader of a nonprofit.
The perfect place to start is Toastmasters International. Their nonprofit program has a leadership and speaking tracks that teaches you how to be a great leader.
What have been your volunteer experiences?
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