It appears you have not yet registered for SparkPeople. Jump-start your 2009 weight loss resolutions now – CLICK HERE!

 
Building Blocks

Public Leadership
Mentoring
Community Service

 
Positive Force
public leadership
System: Positive Force: Public Leadership

Why is public leadership important?
The world needs leaders, not managers or supervisors. Good leaders inspire by word or by deed. They involve others and build teams around common ideas and the needs of team members. In the office, on the battlefield - even at home. Every day, you have endless chances to show Public Leadership in groups and in one-to-one personal relationships.

What role does public leadership play?
This is where you get to use your foundation to make a difference in the lives of others. Good leaders attract good people. By including them in your vision or just by living as an example, you'll impact more people than you may ever know.

What are the elements of public leadership?

Setting an Example
Team Building
Taking Initiative
Building Relationships

What are the pitfalls of public leadership?
Not wanting to give up control or authority
Not having full trust or confidence in others to make decisions
"It's not my place/ responsibility/ fault"
Being afraid to ask for help or to say "I don't know"

 
  SparkPeople FFI System Navigator
Overview | How It Works

Focus
Purpose & Vision
Values & Beliefs
Goal Setting
Fitness
Exercise
Nutrition
Sleep
Stress Management
Healthy Habits
  
Fire
Personal Leadership
Consistency & Motivation
Momentum
Positive Force
Public Leadership
Mentoring
Community Service
Goal Setting Home

 
   



Positive Force in Depth

Tell Me More About Positive Force
Why Is Positive Force Important?
How Can I Improve My Positive Force?


 
 
Goal Recommendations
·Organize a group or family activity

·Volunteer to go first

·Clip articles of interest for a friend



ALL RECOMMENDATIONS

 
 


Look forward to... Rekindling an old friendship
Today On SparkPeople
Featured Article
Show Your Spark with a SparkPeople T-Shirt!

SparkPeople members across the globe will gather and wear SparkPeople T-shirts for the first Show Your Spark Day on January 16, 2009! Place your order today to ensure your shirt arrives on time!

Read More
MessageBoard Hot Topics
Top Searches
Standing Advanced Hamstring Stretch
Click on the picture to the left to find out more, and see an exercise demo
Featured Recipe
Sesame Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Start on your way toward eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day with this delicious stir-fry, flavored with traditional Chinese spices and a touch of sesame oil. The combination of broccoli and red peppers contributes over 100% of the daily requirement of vitamin C.

See This Recipe on SparkRecipes
Activity Stats
  • Calories Burned: 5,094,726,825
  • Pounds Lost: 6,423,438
  • Cups Water Drank: 140,336,017
  • SparkAmerica Minutes: 427,274,203
Join SparkPeople For Free!
Get a personalized diet and fitness plan, great newsletters, post to our message boards, and even your own personal SparkPage!

Join Now For Free!
Customize Today on SparkPeople