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Tips to lead your association toward success
Ask the Coach
By Marshall Brown, CPCC, President, Marshall Brown & Associates, Washington
published in AssociationTRENDS. reprinted with permission.
Q. I recently became a leader in my organization. Any quick tips you may have to offer?
Congratulations! And I wish you all the best in your new position. Here are some simple tips that I hope you will find useful.
1. Set direction; don't give directions. Trying to tell everyone what to do is actually micromanaging, not leading.
2. Ask yourself the question: Is what I'm doing helping the group to succeed? Ask the group, too. If the answer is no, stop!
3. Remind the group why it exists. A team's charter can sometimes get lost.
4. Align your team. Once goals are clear, help everyone match their part of the job to the goals.
5. Ask questions. Explore with real curiosity the link between members' actions and the team's goals.
6. Get out of the way. Stop being dazzled by your own brilliance. Let go and trust the power of teamwork.
7. Keep an open mind. Sometimes what looks like insanity may make a great deal of sense.
8. Make it easy for team members to get their jobs done. Take out the trash or order a pizza, if necessary.
9. Choose your battles wisely. They're a poor use of time. Issues that seem critical now often aren't in the long run.
10. Spend time with your team. You'll learn how to support them much better than by being aloof and alone in your office
Marshall Brown, a certified career and executive coach has always had a passion for helping people find ways to live more fulfilling lives. As a coach, Brown helps individuals to find their passions and encourages them to move ahead in reaching their goals. His book, High Level Resumes, reflects his successful work with hundreds of job candidates. Reach him at marshall@mbrownassociates.com.
Ask the Coach addresses questions and concerns of assn professionals about their careers. Send your questions to marshall@mbrownassociates.com. 
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