Kiwanis Leader

Over the past 90 years Kiwanis has been building and developing leaders all over the world. We believe that with bold, courageous leadership, anything is possible. With that thought in mind, we are thrilled to present www.kiwanisleader.org as a new resource for leaders, both inside, and outside, of the Kiwanis family. We envision a place where leaders can go to find out what is happening in the world of leadership, especially as it relates to Kiwanis and our unique brand of leadership through service to others. Included in this site will be resources for leaders at all levels, forums for dialog with other leaders, suggested reading lists, leadership quotes, ideas for leadership development at the district and club level, best practices in service leadership and lots more. Since many of these resources are still be developed, please be patient as together we build this site into something of great value to all of our current and future leaders.

Below are excerpts from Rob Parker's blog entitled Leadership Matters. You are encouraged to leave comments on any of the postings. To do that, click on the title of the posting and go to the bottom of the new page that loads. You can also view the blog in its entirety.

Big Dreams Force New Ways of Thinking

5/9/2008 9:22:00 PM
From the day Kiwanis International embraced the goal of growing to one million members by its 100 th Birthday in 2015, business as usual ended. This huge goal has impacted the kind of staff we hire, the volunteer leaders we attract, the way we spend our...(read more)

JUST DO IT

5/8/2008 8:46:00 PM
I know there are people who go the doctor, get their regular physicals, take their prescribed medications and follow their advice. If you are one of them, good for you. For the rest of us, we need a push in the right direction from time to time. Today...(read more)

Caller Identification

4/25/2008 6:04:00 PM
Anyone who has Caller ID has probably experienced a time when they saw a name come up on their ID and they had an emotional reaction. Sometimes the reaction is positive,and other times maybe not. When certain people call, we may smile and be excited to...(read more)

The Speed of Trust

4/23/2008 10:10:00 AM
Steven Covey's book "The Speed of Trust" is a must-read for anyone who is in the business of leading others. Covey makes the strong case for trust as the key foundation on which all relationships are built. While this may seem obvious, Covey...(read more)

Kiwanis International April Board Meeting

4/20/2008 9:51:00 PM
The KI Board was in Indianapolis this week for its April meeting. International President Dave Curry led the Trustees through some critical discussions about the future of Kiwanis. A number of amendments from our local clubs were reviewed, along with...(read more)

The Game of Life

4/12/2008 10:54:00 PM
I read a story about a young boy who loved to play monopoly. Every summer of his young life he spent with his grandmother, who lovingly and patiently played monopoly with him. For hours they would play, with the result always the same: Grandma would always...(read more)

The Pace of Change

4/10/2008 4:20:00 PM
Over the past 18 months we have made a number of changes at Kiwanis that we believe will position us for growth in the future. The response to our attempts to make Kiwanis more flexible and responsive to the needs of our members (and future members) has...(read more)

What Makes a Great Meeting?

4/3/2008 6:42:00 PM
I was speaking to a large group of Kiwanis members this week and we were discussing what makes a great club meeting. They had a lot of interesting ideas. I will share some of them in a future post, but would be very interested in your thoughts about what...(read more)

Kiwanis Alive and Well in Florida

3/29/2008 12:05:00 AM
Last night I had a chance to speak to a crowd of just over 200 Kiwanis members and their spouses at a Divisional Council Meeting for Division 15 of the Florida District. It was a great gathering with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Florida Governor Mark...(read more)

International Convention

3/17/2008 8:07:00 PM
What ideas do you have that would make the International Convention feel more inclusive and welcoming to those from outside the United States. A sampling of current suggestions include: 1. Display the flags of each nation as we have in the past 2. Have...(read more)

Leadership Video Message from Rob Parker
Watch the Leadership Video Message from Rob Parker, Kiwanis International CEO
 

Kiwanis Insider (view all)

Newsletter: Kiwanis Insider: 5-12-08
5/12/2008 4:23:14 PM

News update for members and leadership from Kiwanis International CEO Rob Parker.


Newsletter: Kiwanis Insider: 4-28-08
4/29/2008 4:13:10 PM

News update for members and leadership from Kiwanis International CEO Rob Parker.


Newsletter: Kiwanis Insider: 04-10-08
4/11/2008 4:50:18 PM

News update for members and leadership from Kiwanis International CEO Rob Parker.


Downloads

PPT: Maximizing Your Leadership Opportunity
4/30/2008 12:00:17 PM

Slideshow outlining the a plan for Lieutenant Governors to gain the most success while they have this position of leadership.

PPT: Coaching Your Clubs to Greatness
4/30/2008 11:43:18 AM

Slideshow illustrating how to get the most out of your team and discovering the core issues of your leaders at all levels.

PPT: Leadership-PRO-Ontario
3/31/2008 2:41:42 PM
High Impact Leadership presentation given by Rob at the 2008 mid-year EC&C convention in Ontario.
PPT: Making the Leap
3/11/2008 2:07:27 PM

K-University-Council Bluffs March 2008 slideshow outlining what it takes to jump Kiwanis to the next level.

PPT: Organizing for Success
3/11/2008 2:04:52 PM

K-University-Council Bluffs March 2008 slideshow outlining what steps you can take to be the most productive.

PPT: Turning Communication into Conversation
3/11/2008 2:02:51 PM

K-University-Council Bluffs March 2008 slideshow illustrating the power of conversation style in relationship-building and leadership development.

PPT: Roles of a Leader
3/11/2008 2:00:44 PM

K-University-Council Bluffs March 2008 slideshow detailing how to become an effective director.

PPT: 2008 Administrators Meeting Denver
1/31/2008 8:10:29 AM

This zip file contains a Word document and PowerPoint presentation from KI CEO Rob Parker at the 2008 SLP administrators meeting in Denver.

Video: Leadership Message from KI CEO Rob Parker
1/10/2008 5:09:39 PM
Video of KI CEO Rob Parker 'Kiwanians making a difference in the lives of children'.
PPT: Sample Strategic Plan
7/12/2007 9:11:39 AM
Use this simple slideshow to develop a graphic representation of your club plan.
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