Pathway to the Pledge: Impactful Leadership #1

Thank you for joining us for the 1^st Pathway to the Pledge call! Your participation plays a vital role in expanding the passion for The Pledge of Excellence at every level. We’d like to give a special thanks to our guest speakers, Lindsey Turner, Rob Marshall & Nate Warren!

In case you missed it,  here is a recording of the call.

Here are a couple of the top takeaways from the call:

• Kelly Pearson -
  • 3 things: Preparation, Practice, Reflection
  • Leadership if influence, nothing more nothing less. So simple.
  • Be Intentional
  • Shared commitment = strong commitment
  • Homework: “What did I do today to cast vision to becoming an impactful leader?” We will be calling on people to answer during the next call so be prepared with your response ?
• Lindsey Turner - We are committed to being 1% better every day.
  • Lead by example & use your tools
    • Statement review, tour calendar, property walks, Trello, share enhancement with residents, etc. etc.
    • Reach out to Turner if you want to see her tools!
  • Beckel Lettuce Video – make PA fun! https://youtu.be/pqo5hhr3YZ8
  • Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.
• Rob Marshall - We strive to create a culture of servant leadership.
  • A servant leader is someone who helps you become the best version of yourself in all areas of your life.  
    • When you are around them, you just feel better! They almost believe in you more than you believe in yourself. You are your best self when around them.
  • How do you become an effective servant leader?
    • Information – get to know them/your team intentionally.
    • Trust – you must be trusted. They need to know you are committed to help your team be their best self 100% of the time. Personally & Professionally. Not when it is convenient, 100% of the time.
    • Accountability – open/honest communication comes with trust.
• Nate Warren - We are committed to creating growth opportunities at every level.
  • 3 key elements to elevate each other!
    • Mentorship – find a mentor. Find someone you can mentor.
    • Curiosity – it’s in our DNA!
    • Transparency – be open & honest with people.
• We are 89 days to MER in Nashville!!!
  • Book your flights!
  • Fundraise, Fundraise, Fundraise!
  • Start thinking about what you are hoping to take home/learn when we are in Nashville.
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-and-becoming-great-mentors-and-sponsors/id1554567118?i=1000593261747 Mentors & Sponsors – Recommendation from Jarrell