Why do you charge to be in this group?
How do you define “character-based leadership?”
Is there some religious affiliation?
What do I get for becoming a partner?
Can I write for Lead Change without becoming a Partner?”
Why a monthly charge? We want to provide an environment, not content. We’ve kept the charge low so that people can participate. But it’s not free because we don’t think it will help to have hundreds of members who never contribute. We believe in the intrinsic benefit of giving. This charge covers the cost of maintaining the environment, moderating the blog and group discussions and encouraging participation. We also plan to offer group discounts and scholarships when warranted. Contact us to discuss your situation if $24 per month is a problem. (Top)
How do you define “character-based leadership?” Rather than focus on a list (or lists) of character traits, we belive that character-based leadership is influence you bring based on your character as a person. Leadership is influence. People allow others the opportunity to influence them based on several factors. When they grant you that influence and choose to align with your mission and vision based on who you are, rather than on your power or position, that’s character-based leadership. Who you are is your character. As a community, we commit to help each other great leaders on the inside, based on the strength of our character. That alone won’t make us an excellent leader; we’ll have to continue to grow and develop to achieve excellence. (Top)
Is there some kind of religious affiliation in this group? Yes, but it’s not what you think. The organization can’t join a religion or have a faith. But I expect most of the people in the group might. Rather than asking our members to check their faith at the door, we ask each member to respect the fact that others may not share their faith. Don’t abandon yours but don’t try to convert people either. If you live your faith in an attractive way, people may want to know more about it. I’m pretty open about my faith, but I don’t want to force it on anyone. I only use it to explain my actions. Faith is a conversation that should be undertaken with the advance permission of the participants. We encourage faith conversations but we also respect the fact that they are voluntary. (Top)
What do I get for becoming a “partner”? Partners are the people we interview, include on panels, and feature their content, products and services. Partners can form and moderate groups, host webinars, participate in discussions and receive discounts on local activities. Many of the partners are involved in leading a local leadership development community. Partners also have the ability to share other leadership content they develop or find elsewhere on the web. Partners help grow and develop the community. (Top)
Can I write for Lead Change without becoming a Partner? Effective September 2011, the answer is Yes. Contact Us for more information.(Top)
