Lead, empower transform: Three simple words, but powerful, challenging, dynamic and energizing.

 

To lead is to do the right thing. It is more than managing people; it is or more than simply accomplishing a task or a project. It is the ability to influence and persuade others to do the right thing. I believe that control is not leadership; management is not leadership; leadership is influence. There is no magic formula, nor a clear definition of an effective leader.

 

We lead, by first leading ourselves with a clear purpose, guided by knowledge, ethics, principles, motivation and conduct. Our knowledge and awareness of our strengths and weaknesses are essential ingredients in leading our organization to greater heights.     

 

I believe that leadership is empowering and trusting others to make informed decisions, to be creative, to try new ways of accomplishing our goals and objectives. During the next administration, we need to empower our regional and chapter leaders to lead their membership. But in doing so, we also need to provide the support and guidance necessary towards their success. The success of each chapter is the success of PNAA.