Our actions, attitudes and behavior may be the only picture of La Leche League that women will receive. LLLI representatives remember that they have limits to the types of material they discuss, and carefully avoid mixing causes. Effective Leaders have a few phrases ready to help them cope with surprising situations. Sometimes it takes a minute to catch your breath and decide on the best way to respond. If you've found a helpful response, share it with your Group's Leader Applicant.
Some Leaders pause to offer the idea for group discussion.
Effective Leaders familiarize themselves with resources. WAB, LH, BAB, reprints, Information Sheets, library books, and our support staff enable Leaders to offer helpful information to mothers with concerns. Take some time to educate Leader Applicants on how and when to consult our many resources. District Advisors, Professional Liaison Leaders, and Human Relations Enrichment Instructors all have reference material and support to offer, but you have to know it's there. Effective Leaders know how the Group works.