Unit 7: Board Members as Leaders Your Role as Community Leader
Previously: l History of OCO and Community Action l Operations and services of OCO l Your role as a Board member l Fiscal Operations l Importance of monitoring for RESULTS
STARFISH STORY “It made a difference for that one. . . ” There was a young man walking down a deserted beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a frail old man. As he approached the old man, he saw him picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. The young man gazed in wonder as the old man again and again threw the small starfish from the sand to the water. He asked, “Old man, why do you spend so much energy doing what seems to be a waste of time. ” The old man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. “But there must be thousands of beaches and millions of starfish!” exclaimed the young man. “How can you make a difference? ” The old man looked at the small starfish in his hand, and as he threw it to the safety of the sea, he said, “It made a difference for that one!”
Making A Difference As a Leader, perform activities that maintain OCO’s mission to create successful communities.
Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you will be able to describe the importance of your leadership as it relates to: l l l Promotion and Ambassadorship Vision and building momentum Influence
Promotion and Ambassadorship
Promoting OCO Develop quick, compelling statements Non-Profit Human Services 30, 000 Individuals Homeless are Housed
To Promote OCO: l Know the Business of OCO l Know the Mission l Know the results of services l Believe in what the agency does
Quick Statement OCO is a non-profit, private human service agency that provides services to people in need. They touch the lives of over 30, 000 individuals annually and are focused on developing strengths of participants. As a result of what OCO does, the homeless are housed, children are fed, clothed and provided for, abused women have a safe place to turn to, individuals have access to healthcare and families become selfsufficient and less dependent on welfare programs.
By Being A Promoter of OCO… You are promoting the vision to make Oswego County a successful place to live, work and grow for families.
Vision and Momentum “When a man does not know what harbor he seeks, any wind is right. ” Seneca
VISION Imagining the Future
Who Has Vision? Brick Masons’ Story Once there were three brick masons working on a building. When the first was asked what he was working on, he answered gruffly without even raising his head, "Can't you see, I'm laying bricks!" When the second one was asked, he replied, "Well, obviously, I'm building a wall. " But when the third mason was asked, he looked up from his work with afar vision in his eye and said, "I'm building a cathedral so that all the people in the town may come and worship together. "
VISION l “I am an OCO Board member. ” l “I am an OCO Board member and I help them serve 30, 000 individuals annually. ” l “I am an OCO Board member and we are eliminating poverty and creating a successful community. ”
Building Momentum l Engages l Solicits others in Vision support for Vision
Your Role: l Know where the agency is heading. l Share the Vision. l Generate enthusiasm & momentum.
Influence As a leader, you are leading more than just an agency, but are leading a community effort to cultivate social change.
Leadership Positions: Leaders Operate from Two Primary Positions: – POWER (Governance) – INFLUENCE
Definition of INFLUENCE The power or capacity of causing an effect in direct or intangible ways.
To Influence Others: l Believe in what you are saying l Develop a compelling Case for Change l Communicate in a way that compels people to act
BELIEVE! l Buy it! l Wrap your arms around it! l Role model it!
Compelling Case For Change “…because the stranded starfish would die if left out in the morning sun…”
A Case for Change Includes: l Description of Problem l A Preferred Future l Action Needed l Consequences
Description of Problem l Close to 20% of children in Oswego County live in poverty l 58% of families are in low-paying, service jobs l Oswego County historically is one of top five counties with highest unemployment rate in NYS l 35% of children receive free or reduced lunch l Families feel isolated, hopeless and stuck
Preferred Future: l l l Oswego County is in top five counties having the highest employment rate Booming industry base Enough well-paying jobs for everyone Children leave for school well-fed Families have a sense of belonging, positive future and are contributing members of their community
Action Needed: l Join in, donate, volunteer
Consequences: l Unemployment will rise l More hungry to feed l Increase in school drop-outs l Increase in crime l Increased poverty and despair
Summary l Share what you know about OCO l Share a vision and build momentum l Influence others
STARFISH STORY Th ma ank ki s fo dif n fer g a r en ce!
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