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(For a well-rounded Public Leadership program, try to choose at least one item from each category)
SETTING AN EXAMPLE
| Don't complain.
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| Greet people on the phone and in person with enthusiasm.
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| Avoid gossip.
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| Be on time.
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| Give positive, enthusiastic support at work and at home.
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| Show positive recognition when others are sharing their ideas.
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TEAM BUILDING
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| Recognize and compliment others publicly.
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| Avoid putting anyone down.
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| See how long you can go without using the word "I".
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| Listen.
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| Organize a team or family activity.
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| Do something for others as a group.
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TAKING INITIATIVE
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| Read something that you can learn from.
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| Do more than what is asked of you. Seek to astound.
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| Ask "why not?" Question everything. Challenge assumptions.
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| List the seven best qualities of the people you admire. Work on one at a time.
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
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| Remember names.
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| Spend time with a social or civic group.
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| Send a short, handwritten note to a client or friend.
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| Call a friend.
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| Meet someone new.
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| Visit a neighbor.
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| Welcome the new person to your neighborhood, office, group or class.
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 SPARKPEOPLE SPECIALS
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| Organize a team or family activity.
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| Volunteer to go first.
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| Clip articles of interest for a friend.
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