Leadership 101
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1 Table of Contents Welcome! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 What the Heckle Deckle is a NFTY?…………………………………………………………………..………4 Learn the Lingo………………………………………………………………..………………………………………5 The NFTY Cheer ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. What Does it Mean to be a Leader? ………………………………………..……………………………… What Kind of Leader are You? …………...……………………………………………………..………… The Five A’s of Social Action ……………………………………………………………………………………. Explore, Engage, Empower …………………………………………………………………………………….. Brandon Marks’ Delicious Group Leading Tips …………………………………………………..… The First Steps in Being a Leader ……………………………………………………………………….… The Major Keys to Leadership ……………….……………………………………………………………… Program Who?! …………………………………………..………………………………………………………… 10 Ways to Meet New People ……………………………..………………………………………………… Setting Goals & Achieving Them ……………………………………………………………...…………… Being a Madrich …………………………………………….……………………………………………………… Lead With Why ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Opportunities ………………………………………….…………………………………………………………… Resources ………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………
2 Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Leadership 101! We are so excited to have you here with us this weekend. In this network, we want to help support you on your journey to becoming a successful leader. Each of you possess the skills to be positive leaders, but we want to help you translate those skills into action. We want to share some of our leadership tips that we have learned through our NFTY journeys. We hope that you all are able to grow, learn, and have fun this weekend. Take this time to immerse yourself in leadership and discover what you are passionate about! We hope that you can take the skills that you learn here with you on through the rest of your NFTY journey. Remember to take these skills with you back to your communities as well. You are about to embark on an incredible journey of leadership, so remember to have fun!
We can’t wait to see the incredible things that you accomplish!
From, Carly, Evan, Zoe, Noa, Naomi, and Houston NFTY-STR Regional Board 2017-2018
3 What the Heckle Deckle is a NFTY?
NFTY is the North American Federation of Temple Youth. Our movement consists of It is a program of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), which is a branch (snif) of Netzer Olami, the international Reform Zionist youth organization. There are 19 NFTY regions, and we are part of the Southern Tropical Region. Any Reform Jewish high school teen who wants to be involved in Judaism can join NFTY. In NFTY, teens have the opportunity to create lifelong friendships and relationships while simultaneously pursuing their passions. There are so many different opportunities to pursue what you love in NFTY. Whether that be social action, advocacy, leadership, music, art, or sports, there is a place for you in our community. Many NFTYites find opportunities to get involved through participating in their local youth group my serving on board or going to events.
Mission Statement: NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue tikkun olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism. http://www.nfty.org/about/
4 Learn the Lingo
NFTY North American Federation of Temple Youth. The URJ’s youth branch!
STR The Southern Tropical Region, from Tallahassee to the Keys
TYG Temple Youth Group
PVP Programming Vice President
SAVP Social Action Vice President / Super Amazing Vice President
RCVP Religious and Cultural Vice President / Really Cool Vice President
CVP Communications Vice President
MVP Membership Vice President
Kallah A regional event where we all come together for 2-5 days of Shabbat, programming, social action, and probably crying at the end
LLTI Liz Leadership Training Institute, where we are right now
RAC The Religious Action Center is the URJ’s political advocacy arm in DC
URJ The Union of Reform Judaism is the larger organization all reform temples are a part of
Siyyum Our closing circle each night, where we come together as a community and sing relaxing songs
CJ CAAAAMP JEEEEENNNNNY
STRsky Our white bengal tiger, NFTY-STR’s mascot
Asefah A regional board meeting with the Regional and General Board
Kutz Camp The URJ Leadership summer camp
Netzer Olami The worldwide Progressive Zionist teen movement, and NFTY is the North American branch
WUPJ World Union for Progressive Judaism, Netzer Olami is the youth movement
5 The NFTY Cheer Stomp-clap-stomp-clap-stomp-clap-clap (x3) 5-6-7-8 Say what's your name? Say NFTY! Say what’s your name? Say NFTY! Say what’s your name?
Say NFTY! Gonna live and die, N-F-T-Y! NFTYs in the front, HEY HEY HEY Let me hear you grunt, HO HO HO NFTYs in the middle, HEY HEY HEY Let me hear you giggle, HA HA HA Never in the rear NO NO NO Let me hear you cheer! WOOOOO! You got it? Yeah! You got it? Yeah! It’s in my knees, my knees are weak It’s in my mouth, I cannot speak It’s in my hair, it’s over there, it’s over there, it’s everywhere!
Stomp-clap-stomp-clap-stomp-clap-clap (x3) 5-6-7-8 Say what's your name? Say NFTY! Say what’s your name? Say NFTY! Say what’s your name? Say NFTY! Gonna live and die, N-F-T-Y!
Noar Tzioni, Tzioni Reformi! (2x) (Clap hands and spin in circle)
GO BANANAS, GO GO BANANAS, GO BANANAS GO GO BANANAS, peel to the left.. peel to the right.. peel down the middle.. AND UH TAKE A BITE (repeat) Here comes NFTY ridin’ that gator ridin’ round that big fat gator here comes NFTY ridin’ that gator this is how we do it: CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP This is how we do it!
Here comes NFTY ridin’ that orca ridin’ round that big fat orca here comes NFTY ridin’ that orca this is how we do it: WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO This is how we do it! Here comes NFTY ridin’ that STR ridin’ round that big fat STR here comes NFTY ridin’ that STR this is how we do it: STR-STR-STR-STR-STR-STR STR-STR-STR-STR-STR-STR STR-STR-STR-STR-STR-STR This is how we do it! Hump-tee-dump, Hump-Hump-tee-Dump-tee-Dump-tee Hump-tee-dump, Hump-Hump-tee-Dump-tee-Dump-tee -- -a board member says a phrase AND UH AINT THAT FUNKY NOW x3
6 What Does it Mean to be a Leader?
Being a leader is a unique and individualized experience. In order to be a leader, you need to find out what kind of leader you want to be. As a network, we want to redefine and shape our own definition of what it means to be a leader.
How do you define leadership?
What does it mean to be a leader?
Who has inspired you?
What do you think are the most important qualities of being a leader?
What inspires you?
What do you hope to bring back to your youth group?
7 What Kind of Leader are You? (Adapted from Leadership 101 2017-2018)
There are a variety of different types of leaders. Finding what type of leadership style best fits your personality can help you be the most successful leader.
https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
ANALYSTS: “Architect” “Logician” “Commander” “Debater” INTJ INTP ENTJ ENTP
DIPLOMATS: “Advocate” “Mediator” “Protagonist” “Campaigner” INFJ INFP ENFJ ENFP
SENTINELS: “Logistician” “Defender” “Executive” “Consul” ISTJ ISFJ ESTJ ESFJ
EXPLORERS: “Virtuoso” “Adventurer” “Entrepreneur” “Entertainer” ISTP ISFP ESTP ESFP
Introversion (I) or Extraversion (E) Intuition (N) or Sensing (S) Thinking (T) or Feeling (F) Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)
What is your leadership style?
Why is it important to know what kind of leader you are?
How can you help inspire other leaders?
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Lewin's Leadership Styles Trying to balance and discover what kind of leader you are is essential in helping you refine your skills. Read about the different styles of leadership to learn more about what kind of leader you are.
Psychologist Kurt Lewin developed his framework in the 1930s, and it provided the foundation of many of the approaches that followed afterwards. He argued that there are three major styles:
1. Autocratic leaders make decisions without consulting their team members, even if their input would be useful. This can be appropriate when you need to make decisions quickly, when there's no need for team input, and when team agreement isn't necessary for a successful outcome. However, this style can be demoralizing, and it can lead to high levels of absenteeism and staff turnover. 2. Democratic leaders make the final decisions, but they include team members in the decision-making process. They encourage creativity, and people are often highly engaged in projects and decisions. As a result, team members tend to have high job satisfaction and high productivity. This is not always an effective style to use, though, when you need to make a quick decision. 3. Laissez-faire leaders give their team members a lot of freedom in how they do their work, and how they set their deadlines. They provide support with resources and advice if needed, but otherwise they don't get involved. This autonomy can lead to high job satisfaction, but it can be damaging if team members don't manage their time well, or if they don't have the knowledge, skills, or self motivation to do their work effectively. (Laissez-faire leadership can also occur when managers don't have control over their work and their people.)
What leadership style seems to fit you best?
Are you a combination of different styles? Are you maybe none of these styles?
Why are you a leader?
9 The Five A’s of Social Action (Adapted from Zoe Terner, NFTY-STR SAVP 2017-2018)
One of NFTY’s most important focuses is Social Action. As a leader, one of your many jobs is making sure that you and your community can engage in fulfilling and meaningful social justice. These five As will help you remember how to make your advocacy as successful as possible:
AWARENESS refers to any program that informs and educates its participants about a certain issue, topic, or theme. Remember that you’re not teaching participants what to think, but giving them all of the information and skills to form their own opinion. As SAVP, it’s part of your job to foster the kind of community where everyone feels welcome to both voice and challenge their opinions.
ASSESSMENT is the process of taking a step back and evaluating what your community needs most. You have so much power to make tangible change on a local level, so it’s important to look at where this power would be best directed. What’s an issue that you feel the impact of in your community? What does your TYG feel the most passionately about?
ACTION is going out into the community and using your body! It’s important to remember that action means the most when it has intentionality behind it; don’t have your participants make blessing bags if they don’t know where they’re going or doing. Action taken as a TYG should be a starting point for lifelong action as an individual.
ALLIANCE involves using human connection to create stronger social change. Whether it’s a partnership between your TYG and your temple, you and your board, or you and an organization you’re educating your TYG about, alliance is so necessary for every kind of social action. You aren’t expected to save the world all on your own, and you’ll be so much less successful if you try.
ADVOCACY reflects on the idea that, as an SAVP, you aren’t just part of a TYG, but a member of a larger, interconnected community. While action programs help mitigate the symptoms of injustice, advocacy addresses the root of the problem. (Neither is better or worse than the other, they just have different goals!) This can be done through connecting to your local and national government officials via phone banking, letter-writing, and even lobbying on the Hill.
At the end of this packet there are a variety of resources for you to use to help you take action and get connected. Make sure to check them out!
10 Explore, Engage, Empower (Adapted from Carly Schwamm NFTY-STR President 2017-2018) We want to allow our board members to grow as leaders throughout the year. We want to recognize the incredible abilities of our board members, so we want to give them opportunities that will identify their leadership qualities and give them the chance to be successful.
Explore ● Explore new ways to help others grow as leaders in your TYG, and take initiative in programs and events. ● Step out of your comfort zone! Don’t be afraid to do a program that may be out of the ordinary. Shaking things up is a really great way to retain members. ● Being a leader is not something that automatically comes to you. It will take time to learn the best ways to lead and help others be strong leaders, as well. Try to experiment with the best ways to reach your full potential
Engage ● The purpose of our TYGs is to engage members and keep them engaged! We will get involved in as many ways that we can. Try to go to as many local youth group events and regional events as you can! ● Take every opportunity that you can and search for new and exciting ways to be involved.
Empower ● We are strong believers in the idea of empowering individuals, so we encourage you to help members implement new initiatives and have more opportunities! ● You don’t have to have a title to be a leader, so take on responsibilities and opportunities.
11 Brandon Marks’ ~Delicious~ Group Leading Tips (Adapted from Brandon Marks NFTY-STR President 2013-2014)
1. A cknowledge who people are – Go over names… and remember them. 2. Group leader should be on the same level as the participants. If they are sitting, you are sitting. 3. I nvite everyone i n with eye contact, a smile, and body language. Be friendly and personable. 4. Y ou set the tone and rules for the activity. 5. N ever put people on the spot if you know they are uncomfortable. However, don’t be afraid to ask people their opinions and engage them in conversation. 6. If your group seems checked out group and isn’t participating try r ephrasing questions, answering it yourself, taking a break, or calling out the elephant in the room: “ I know you’re all tired,” etc. 7. T hank people for participating. 8. K now your program WELL. Don’t rely on the program format. 9. You can acknowledge if you are nervous or flustered. HAVE FUN. We are all just teenagers. 10. Keep yourself in check – it’s just a program. 11. N ever leave the group. Use a scratch paper to communicate with rovers/program leader. 12. If someone is disruptive use the look, touch, speak method. Use contact to say stop, then casually put your hand on them to dissuade behavior, if it continues then you can speak to them separately, but don’t call them out in front of others. 13. If someone is excessively talking, you acknowledge that he/she is excited and then try letting others provide their opinion. 14. Roll with it. BE FLEXIBLE.
When leading with another person: 1. Form a u nited front. Don’t disagree in front of the group. 2. D o not contradict each other. 3. C ollaborate and confer with other group leaders before the program starts. 4. Have hand signals possibly for timing, speed up, slow time, etc.
12 The First Steps in Being a Leader (Adapted from Aaron Torop, NFTY STR RCVP 2013-2014)
What do you think you need to have to be a good leader?
Here are the first steps for you to keep in mind to help you be a good leader: 1. You do not n eed a title to be a leader. 2. Just because you have power doesn’t mean you need to use it. 3. Be yourself, because being comfortable with who you are encourages others to do the same thing. 4. Remember the “ fishbowl.” This means that everything you has the capability to be distorted, magnified, and possibly taken in a way differently than your original intentions. - Be i nclusive - Watch your language; this means to avoid cursing and engaging in l ashon hara (evil tongue/gossiping) - Confidentiality is paramount - Lead by e xample 5. Only act w hen you are sure of what you are doing. This means anything from quieting a room, to writing a program, to leading a meeting. Ask first!!! 6. Push yourself and those around you to be the best possible. 7. Utilize the resources and people given to you. 8. Be proactive by offering to help and lead. If you think something can be done better, suggest ways to change it. 9. Always put 110% effort in! If you don’t, no one else will! 10. Be flexible!!! 11. Be enthusiastic and engaging. Believe in your actions.
What qualities do you have that make you a good leader?
13 Your Leadership Journey (Adapted from Matt Kessler, Aaron Torop, and Brandon Marks)
According to Dictionary.com, leadership is defined as: the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: a dministration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
How do you define leadership?
To us, being a leader doesn’t just mean standing in front of a room and telling them to be quiet. Being a leader means putting yourself out there, making connections, and empowering others. As a leader, you have many unique opportunities to help bring a community together and help others pursue their passions. Being a leader is truly what you make of it. We could tell you all about our leadership journeys and what we believe, but your leadership journey is made only by you. You are the primary force in creating your experience.
What are your core leadership values?
Why did you choose to be a leader?
How do you want to inspire change?
14 We want to help you become the best leaders that you can be, so we put together some helpful guiding tips to make your leadership journey successful and exciting.
Attack Challenges Head On - Throughout NFTY and throughout your life, you will be faced with many challenges. As a leader, it is up to you to deal with problems head on. Don’t beat around the bush or put things off. Put your mind to something, and get it done! You want to stay focused an driven. Try not to lose sight of your initial goals. Understanding Social Currency - Social Currency is the amount of respect a leader has. This can often be displayed by one’s ability to own a room. Every decision one makes as a leader either earns or uses currency. ● Ways to Earn: Do what is expected, give clear instructions, make people comfortable, lead by example. ● Ways to Deplete: Abusing power, getting attention when you don’t know what to say, being mean/rude. Meeting People Where They Are - It is important to recognize that everybody has a different reason for participating, and a different style of engagement. Be Confident - You will always be surrounded by people who truly want you to succeed. Always be confident in yourself and your ability to lead. You are incredible and you have absolutely nothing to lose! Stay Inspired - It can be easy to lose your passion and drive for something when you are working so hard. Remind yourself about what you love most about what you are doing. Have Fun - In the words of Julie Marsh: “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.”
15 Program Who?! Programming? Who is she? Never heard of her!
What is a Program? In NFTY, programs are the parts of our events where we have written activities for the participants to take part in. Programming can range from topics such as gun reform and racial justice to other things such as Spa Day! The important thing remember when thinking about programming is to engage your audience. That is the major goal of programming. Anything which you can do to engage participants on a local or regional level is programming!
Programming Format (Profo) Programming Format (or ProFo) is how we turn our programming dreams into reality. It is the formal way to write up a program. The goal of ProFo is to be as detailed as possible. Anyone should be able to pick up your program, read it, and completely understand the goals, ideas, and how to run your program, even if you are not there to explain it to them.
This is How Programing Format is laid out: (T GOMPSTDA is a good way to remember!!!!) ● Touchstone Text - Jewish text relating to the focus of your program ● Goals - non-tangible ideas of the program ● Objectives - tangible accomplishments of the program ● Materials - all materials needed to make your program a reality ● People - the people (participants, group leaders, and program leaders) needed to run the program ● Space - rooms or spaces needed to run the program ● TimeTable - how much time will be spent on each part of the program ● Detailed Procedure - The detailed breakdown of the timetable explaining everything that is involved in each step of the program ● Appendices - Any additional materials needed which aren’t in the detailed procedure (ex: worksheets or coloring pages)
Starting With the Why Understanding why we make programs and why we create the programs the way we do is an incredibly valuable thing. Every Program you create should have a purpose. If you write a program with purpose, then you are able to turn a potentially good program into a great program. By starting with the “Why” before writing a program, you are able to focus in on true goal of the program.
16 10 Ways To Meet New People How to Get Your Squad Together 1. Sit at a table with new people during meals 2. Actually go to the group assigned on your nametag 3. Introduce yourself to everyone you meet 4. Find things you have in common with new friends 5. Ask lots of questions 6. A smile goes a long way 7. Step outside of your comfort zone 8. Celebrate what makes you unique 9. Dance with somebody new at songsession 10. Don’t forget to BE YOURSELF
17 Setting Goals & Achieving Them Specific: G ood goals are clear and defined. General goals are hard to accomplish. Measurable: Always measure your progress towards your goal so you know when you have reached it! Achievable: C an you meet your goal? Is it within your ability? (YES! You can do anything!) Relevant: Are you passionate about this goal enough to reach it? Timely: W hat is your goal deadline? Is it possible for you to meet the goal in that amount of time? Support: Your friends, family, pets, advisors…whoever. They are all people that can help you reach your goal!
Come up with each part of SMARTS for a goal that you want to achieve. S M A R T S GOAL:
18 Being A Madrich/Teacher’s Assistant
Another way to be involved in your Jewish community, other than your youth group, is by working/volunteering as a Teacher’s Assistant or Madrich in your synagogues religious school. By working in your religious school, you are able to serve as a mentor to other jewish kids in your synagogue and your community. Here are some benefits to working in your religious school…..
Serving as a mentor to Jewish kids younger than you
Volunteer or Job experience (depending on the congregation)
Deeper connection to your Synagogue
Opportunity to meet other Jewish teens within your Jewish community
Development of life and work skills
Staying connected to your Judaism
Discover new ways to get involved at your temple
Meet other teens who you can recruit to join your TYG
19 Lead With Why How Great Leaders Inspire Change (Adapted from Zoe Terner NFTY-STR SAVP 2017-2018)
(Image from Simon Sinek)
In his Ted Talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Change”, Simon Sinek details one of the most important leadership lessons that you might ever learn. Oftentimes, it is easy to forget our “why”, or our passion. As a leader, you aren’t just telling people what to do our directing them all the time. However, you are translating your passion for something into change. Your entire purpose as a leader can be completely transformed if you start by leading with why. When you with your why people will be more likely to listen and be engaged.
20 Opportunities If you are interested in any of these programs or have any questions at all, please reach out to us! We can explain a bit more in depth and/or connect you to another NFTY-ite who has attended one of these programs. I highly encourage you all to try one of these out. NFTY-STR also provides scholarships as needed, if money may be an issue!
NFTY in Israel: This summer, consider traveling to Israel with a whole group of NFTY-ites! You have the chance to explore places in our holy land like Jerusalem, Masada, and the Dead Sea, and meet awesome friends at the same time. This program will allow you to connect more to Israel and to your Jewish identity. If you decide to do the L’dor Vador experience, you have the opportunity to travel to Prague and Krakow before going to Israel. w ww.nftyisrael.org
NFTY EIE: This experience, also known as URJ Heller High, gives you the amazing opportunity to do a semester of high school in Israel! The school allows you to take PSATs, SATs, and ACTs, as well as offers honors, IB and AP courses. Take a semester of classes while immersing yourself in Israeli culture and taking the opportunity to range all over the holy land. www.nftyeie.org
URJ Kutz Camp: This is the premier NFTY leadership summer camp, located in Warwick, NY. The camp is only for incoming 10-12 graders, which makes the experience much more centered for high schoolers. Make lifelong friends, become spiritually engaged, and gain valuable leadership skills to help you be the best you can be. You have the chance to choose between 8 majors, spanning from songleading, to social action, to Torah Corps. It’s a perfect summer camp experience, even if you’ve never been before! I have gone for the last two summers and hope to attend a third, so if you have any questions please ask me, I would love to talk! w ww.kutzcamp.org
NFTY Mitzvah Corps: This program allows NFTY-ites the opportunity to make a difference with social justice literally anywhere in the world. There are many different places one can do Mitzvah Corps at, from places within the USA, like New Orleans, LA and Chicago, IL, to different countries like Tanzania or Costa Rica. w ww.mitzvahcorps.com
Camp Jenny: A truly amazing opportunity is to apply to be a counselor at Camp Jenny, where NFTY-STR and NFTY-SAR (the region right above us, spanning from northern Florida to North Carolina) come together to put together an amazing camp experience on Memorial Day Weekend for the inner-city kids from Atlanta, Georgia’s FL Stanton Elementary School. Applications for Camp Jenny 2017 have been closed and decided already, but consider applying next year! www.campjenny.nfty.org
L’Taken: The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington D.C. hosts a series of social justice seminars. You get to learn about how Jewish values shape the various political stances that the RAC takes, and even lobby to politicians in D.C.! w ww.rac.org/ltaken-social-justice-seminars
21 Resources Social Media Facebook: NFTY STR | Southern Tropical Region Twitter: NFTY_STR / STR_TVP / STR_POSITION Instagram: NFTY_STR Snapchat: nfty.str Website: southerntropical.nfty.org Emails: [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected], [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]
People The NFTY-STR Regional Board The NFTY-STR Regional Advisor Your Network Your Clergy Your Local TYG Board
Websites www.urj.org The Union for Reform Judaism www.nfty.org The North American Federation of Temple https://southerntropical.nfty.org/ NFTY-STR Website https://campjenny.nfty.org/ Camp Jenny www.rac.org The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sioZd3AxmnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE
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