The Leadership Challenge - Soroptimist Style

While Soroptimist International does not explicitly refer to itself as a leadership development organization, many of us who are members have proven to be leaders and have learned leadership from being a part of Soroptimist.

Author Robert Thompson once said, “Leadership is a choice about creating open, honest and authentic relationships that urge others to want to discover their power and focus on what matters to them and their community.” All of us have been called to leadership at some point in our lives. Those of us who own businesses are called upon to lead every day. Those of us who work for corporate America often know first-hand that not all leaders have titles or direct reports.

In this and the next five blog posts I’ll be sharing thoughts from The Leadership Challenge, by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. Kouzes and Posner documented the five practices of leadership:
• Model the Way
• Inspire a Shared Vision
• Challenge the Process
• Enable Others to Act
• Encourage the Heart

Sometimes when we’re looking for leadership, the first place we should look is in the mirror. As you review this series of blogs, please reflect on your own personal leadership skills and how you might share those skills you have and pick up a few skills through leadership in Soroptimist.