Be Prepared

To create growth in your Grange, a leader needs to encourage each member to contribute their time, ideas, and enthusiasm to the team. In order to get others to give their best, the leader needs to be sure to show the way. The method of showing the way starts with being prepared.
The first step a leader should take is to be organized. Take the time to review your duties and learn how to improve yourself. The presiding officer needs a good understanding of parliamentary procedure and of the agenda. A committee chair needs to understand what the goals of their team are and what each member brings to that goal.
Being prepared is more than just being organized. A leader needs to come to each meeting prepared to offer a report of activities or suggestions of new opportunities. Come to each event or meeting prepared to have fun. Be prepared to start on time and to spend as much time as necessary. Be prepared to adapt to unexpected challenges.
Be prepared and become a better leader in your Grange!