{"id":30163,"date":"2020-07-16T14:19:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smps.org\/?p=30163"},"modified":"2023-06-20T17:46:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:46:31","slug":"july-2020-make-the-most-of-your-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smps.org\/2020\/07\/16\/july-2020-make-the-most-of-your-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2020: Make the Most of Your Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"July<\/a><\/p>\n

There\u2019s always room for growth. And there\u2019s always room for a different mindset.<\/p>\n

Often, we\u2019re taught to believe that leadership comes to those who wait. And to those at certain levels or with particular job titles. But that\u2019s not the case.<\/p>\n

Leadership isn\u2019t always what we think. A strong leader can be anyone\u2014with any title or position.<\/p>\n

Think about someone you consider a strong leader. Did they take charge without being asked? Was it someone who brought out the best in coworkers and let them shine? Maybe a mentor who gave their time and experience, not as a manager but as an expert in a particular field or subject matter?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re starting out or mid-level in your career, don\u2019t let that stop you. Don\u2019t wait to show your leadership skills just because you think your time hasn\u2019t come yet\u2014or you haven\u2019t been asked to take on that role.<\/p>\n

How do you begin? Simply by putting yourself out there. One great way is through volunteering. Getting involved, especially within your chapter, can provide new skills or put the ones you already have to better use.<\/p>\n

To build on your leadership skills, you could:<\/p>\n