2012 Links Western Area Leadership Summit, Keynote speaker, LA Police Department, Stephany Powell-Jones

Participants in the 2012 Links Western Area Leadership Summit also learned the importance of analyzing their own shortcomings when dealing with groups.

Among many other tips, luncheon keynote speaker Stephany Powell-Jones, of the LA Police Department, discussed the importance of motivating chapter members with the following: 

• Praise 
• Gratitude - thank people 
• Show genuine concern
• Rewards - make it fun 

Powell-Jones stated that Links members have chosen each other because of similar interests, which means they may clash occasionally. Chapter leadership is the key to positive resolution. 

It is important to:

•  Know yourself
• Model what you want others to be 
• Work as a team 

Members really learned a great deal from her presentation.