harmony in the pride adapted from the work of nesim levi, past international director leading...

Harmony in the Pride

Adapted from the work of Nesim Levi, Past International Director

Leading Diverse Generations of Lions


Webinar Facilitators

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Dave StouferPast International Director

Iowa, USA

Connie LeCleir-MeyerCouncil Chairperson

Wisconsin, USA


Agenda

1. Why “Harmony in the Pride?”2. LCI Tradition of Harmony3. Profile of Four Generations4. Generational Scenarios Discussion5. The Role of the Leader in Club Harmony


Why is it important for Lions to think about harmony among the generations in Lions clubs?


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“To be careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.”– LCI Code of Ethics

“A responsibility of the District Governor is to “promote harmony among the chartered Lions Clubs.” – District Governor Manual.

“The Council Chairperson is to support efforts…to promote harmony, good fellowship, and enthusiasm in the meetings.” – Council Chairperson Manual


Agenda

1. Why “Harmony in the Pride?”2. LCI Tradition of Harmony3. Profile of Four Generations4. Generational Scenarios Discussion5. The Role of the Leader in Club Harmony


Lion Baby!Gen. Z

2000 - ...Lion WilliamTraditionalist:

1922-1945

Lion MitchellMillennial:1980 - 2000

Lion Janet Generation X:1965 - 1980

Lion HarveyBaby Boomer:

1945 - 1965


• Defining events WWII and Great Depression• Faith in institutions, patriotic• Believes in chain of command• Information passed out on “need to know.”• Motivated by recognition; wants experience valued• Spent most/all of life without technology

Lion WilliamTraditionalist: 1922 - 1945

Harmony in the PrideLion WilliamTraditionalist: 1922 - 1945

• Do you personally know anyone of this generation?• Based on who you know, does this description

of a Traditionalist seem accurate? • Does your club have any members of this

generation? Why or why not?


Lion Harvey Baby Boomer:

1945-1965

• Defining events Civil Rights, Vietnam War• Believes in change of command• Optimistic, idealistic, ambitious• Motivated by competition and accomplishment• Most of life without technology; competent now


• Do you personally know anyone of this generation?• Based on who you know, does this

description of a Baby Boomer seem accurate? • Does your club have any members of this


Lion Harvey Baby Boomer:

1945-1965


• Fall of Communism, rise of technology• Believes in self command • Resourceful, independent•Motivated by work-life balance• Adapted quickly to rising technology

Lion JanetGeneration X: 1965-1980


• Do you personally know anyone of this generation?• Based on who you know, does this description

of a Gen Xer seem accurate? • Does your club have any members of this


Lion JanetGeneration X: 1965-1980


• Defining event 911, technology • Social liberal, believes in diversity• Believes in equality of command•Motivated by relationship• Engaged by meaningful work

Lion Mitchell Millennial: 1980-2000

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• Do you personally know anyone of this generation?• Based on who you know, does this

description of a Millennial seem accurate? • Does your club have any members of this


Lion Mitchell Millennial: 1980-2000






Lion WilliamTraditionalist:

1922-1945

Lion JanetGeneration X:1965 - 1980



1945 - 1965

Harmony in the PrideWhat are some positive ways that a

Traditionalist Lion could contribute to a club?

Traditionalists1922-1945

•WWII and Great Depression• Faith in institutions,

patriotic•Believe in chain of

command•Motivated by recognition•Wants experience recognized


Baby Boomer Lion could contribute to a club?

•Civil Rights, Vietnam War•Change of command•Optimistic, idealistic•Competitive, hard working,

ambitious

Baby Boomers:1945 - 1965


Generation X Lion could contribute to a club?

Generation X1965 - 1980

• Believes in self command • Resourceful, independent• Motivated by work-life

balance• Adapted quickly to rising

technology


Millennial Lion could contribute to a club?

Millenials1980 - 2000

• Social liberal, believes in diversity•Believes in equality of

command•Motivated by relationship• Engaged by meaningful

work


Traditionalists…-1945

Gen. X1965 - 1980

Millenials1980 - 2000Baby Boomer

1945 - 1965


Agenda1. Why “Harmony in the Pride?”2. LCI Tradition of Harmony3. Profile of Four Generations4. Generational Scenarios Discussion5. The Role of the Leader in Club Harmony


Generation Xer versus Boomer“As the president of our club, I communicated that our club would be a partner in an environmental project. The public signing was before our board meeting, and club members attended. During our club meeting, Lion Harvey informed me I had no authority to sign the agreement before the board approved. Time was short and the result positive, so I thought it would be fine to get the approval at the next meeting.

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Source of this conflict?How to solve?


Boomer versus Traditionalist

Lion William, our Club President at the time, would not directly explain the club’s dues structure. I really wanted to know. He just said, “this is the way its always been done.” That was not a satisfactory response to me, plus he did not even present written agendas for the meeting. I don’t think that is proper.”

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Millennial versus Generation Xer

“Lion Janet seems to get kind of loud and animated in meetings. I do not understand why she gets so worked up when she is making a point. It causes other Lions in the club to start arguing with her and the entire situation makes me uncomfortable. I don’t know why we can’t avoid disagreement and just come to a consensus quickly.”

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Traditionalist versus Millennial

“I was mentoring Lion Mitchell, and we were going together to District Convention. The weekend started on Friday afternoon with a golf tournament for all Lions. Mitchell did not want to participate in the golf outing, or the banquet on Saturday night. He just wanted to participate in the training sessions on Saturday. I don’t think he understood the value of networking.”

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Agenda• Why “Harmony in the Pride?”• LCI Tradition of Harmony• Profile of Four Generations• Generational Scenarios Discussion• The Role of the Leader in Club Harmony


How would you lead a Traditionalist Lion


1922-1945

to achieve club harmony/productivity?


1. Provide personal interaction, ask, listen2. Show respect for age and experience3. Provide plenty of technology training4. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion


…-1945


How would you lead a Baby Boomer Lion



1945 - 1965


1. Give frequent recognition2. Treat as equals 3. Coach, don’t direct4. Provide clear goals and expectations5. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion


1945 - 1965


How would you lead a Generation X Lion




1. Provide an energetic atmosphere2. Involve in teams3. Be truthful and direct4. Separate tasks and life5. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion



How would you lead a Millennial Lionto achieve club

harmony/productivity?



1. Give frequent and instant feedback2. Communicate with visuals when possible3. Offer multi-tasking, creative projects4. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion



Did you notice something?

There was one leadership suggestion made for each of the four generations. What was it?


Show respect for age and experience

Treat with dignity as a fellow Lion

Provide personal interaction

Provide technology training

Coach, don’t directGive frequent recognition

Provide clear goals and expectations

Treat with dignity as a fellow LionTreat as equals

Train with visuals

Involve in teams

Separate tasks and life



Harmony in the PrideWhat does treating someone with respect really mean?

Take the high road

Give the benefit of the doubt Remember the small courtesies

Learn from each other!


Traditionalists1922-1945 Gen. X

1965 - 1980

Millenials1980 - 2000

To serve, we need every generation

Baby Boomer1945 - 1965


To serve, we need every generation

Lion Baby!Generation Z

2000 - ...


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