Productive leadership requires sound principles, effective analysis, and a belief that change requires the involvement of others. Leaders must inspire and motivate others. Most truly challenging situations demand not only imaginative solutions but also the tenacity to carry them out. Leadership is not easy, although the results of true leadership make future efforts easier over time. Leadership requires the ability to listen and an openness to, and respect for, diversity and differences of opinion.
Leadership can feel demanding and isolating but results in a sense of belonging and community.
Leadership requires the ability to put aside personal biases or desires in decisionmaking. Leadership is the ability to make decisions, live with the consequences, accept the blame, share the credit, and learn from the experience. It is important to have a designated individual who will be the coordinator for the technical assistance process. Handling written communications, including the development of a technical assistance request and dissemination of recommendations. Arranging for various logistics during the technical assistance process.