1. Confidence: Confidence in yourself, confidence in others, confidence
in your cause, confidence in your neighborhood.
2. Optimism: A belief that the goal is not only good, but that it will
be reached. Show a "can do" attitude!
3. Knowledge: An understanding of the underlying problems, what needs
to be done and how to go about getting it done.
4. Decisiveness: The ability to weigh options, make decisions and
gain the acceptance of your neighbors.
5. Openness: A respect for the opinions of all and a desire to work with
people of divergent views and personalities.
6. Sharing: A willingness to help with even menial tasks, to be out in
front and to support the members of the group in their endeavors.
7. Patience: The willingness to let ideas ripen, to plan adequately and
to await the right time for action.
8. Courage: The courage to withstand criticism, to make sacrifices, to
resist pressure and to continue in the face of adversity.
9. Communication: The ability to understand what others are trying to
say and to convey decisions and action plans clearly.
10. Leadership: Occasionally demands a lot of other things too. It never
comes cheap. Remember to lead by example.
•What to do when a member . . . .
1. Wants to fight:
Dont get involved. Explore his/her ideas and let the neighbors decide
their value.
2. Would like to help:
Encourage him/her frequently to give his/her ideas, particularly when
discussion is bogging down. Get the person involved.
3. Begins to split hairs:
Acknowledge his/her point, but remind him of the objective and the
time limit.
4. Just keeps talking:
Interrupt tactfully. Ask him/her a question to bring him/her back to
the point being discussed.
5. Seems afraid to speak:
Ask him/her easy questions. Give him/her credit when possible and make
him/her feel important.
6. Grinds his/her own ax:
Recognize his/her self-interest and ask him/her if he/she can see an
answer to his/her own objections.
7. Is just not interested:
Ask him/her about his/her work and how the discussion could help him/her.
If it cant, excuse him/her from the discussion.
8. Acts superior:
Recognize his/her ability and ask him the most challenging questions.
9. Wants to show how clever he/she is:
Watch out for his/her trick questions. Pass them back to the group
to answer.
