Dear Friends ,
The month of July is round the corner when the new club /district leaders will take office. At the stroke of midnight on June 30, the leaders all over the Rotary world change, but the leadership continues.
Covid-19 has presented us with an uncertain scenario. Though it is a difficult time, Rotarians through their respective clubs / districts have been rendering service to all in need. I am sure they will continue to do so as long as the need exists.
In such a situation the club /district leaders have to be positive in their thoughts and behaviour. Here are a Ten Tools for positivity, which will help you to sail through your one-year journey even under the most trying conditions.
1) Mondays are a great day to focus on what we get to do instead of what we have to do. Life is a gift, not an obligation.
2) Don’t let negativity win today. Remember it starts with you. If you are complaining you’re not leading. If you are leading, you’re not complaining. One person can’t be a team but one person can make or break a team. Stay positive! No energy vampires allowed.
3) Remember you cannot change your past. But you can create your future. Don’t get stuck in thinking about what you could have and should have done. Think about what you can and will do and start taking action today!
4) Today, decide to be that person who instils a positive belief in someone who needs your encouragement. Believe in others more than they believe in themselves.
5) How you see the world determines the world you see. Look for the good, the admirable and the praiseworthy.
6) Let Go. Focus on the things that you have the power to change, and let go of the things that are beyond your control. You’ll be amazed that when you stop trying to control everything, it actually works in your favour.
7) If they praise you, show up and do the work. If they criticize you, show up and do the work. If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.
8- Always remember you are one amongst equals. Use your diplomacy and take everyone along.
9-Act as a leader and not the follower. Listen to all and use your judgements to decide the right course of action.
10- Always maintain your personal energy level. Everything you do may not necessarily yield positive results. When things go wrong, rather than drowning in disappointment, learn from the experience and improve your performance.
Yes friends, we do not know what will be the new normal, what changes we will face in our over 100 years-old organization. To accept the change and act upon it is one of the qualities of an effective leader.
I wish you every success as Rotary Opens Opportunities for you!