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within DKG, generally by key committees, to further members’ leadership skills, as well as universal
leadership tools and programs that DKG recommends—such as those provided by keynote speakers
at international conventions. Additional “discovery” will be provided through materials submitted by
members with expertise to share in a process currently being developed by the Ad Hoc Leadership
Discovery Centre Committee.
Topics for inclusion in the Centre might include
• understanding various leadership styles and how to grow your style;
• dealing with criticism and conveying kindness;
• honing communication and presentation skills;
• becoming a classroom teacher-leader and leading other leaders;
• learning about inspiring leaders to inspire other leaders;
• sounding like a leader and developing other “soft” skills;
• leading effective meetings using parliamentary procedures;
• using strategic planning after an analysis of data;
• conducting challenging conversations;
• and more… the sky is the limit!
As noted, members will be able to submit original leadership materials that they would like to be
considered for inclusion in the Centre—written
pieces, PowerPoints, videos, and the like. Such
submissions will go through a process of blind
scoring for accuracy, relevance, originality, and
presentation quality. The appointed committee
will also work collaboratively with the author(s)
to ensure the site has varied topics and unique
leadership perspectives—in a process similar to
that used by the DKG editorial board. Guidelines
regarding copyright issues as well as information
on the submission process, the scoring guide,
and the windows for submission will be
available on the DKG website soon. Entries will
be submitted to leadershipcentre@dkg.org.
Look for more information in upcoming
DKG publications and on the new website as
the Leadership Discovery Centre: A World
of Opportunity gets up and running! Have
questions or thoughts? Please contact a member of the Ad Hoc Leadership Discovery Centre Committee:
Barb Clausen (Chair); Dr. Beverly Hall-Maughan; Dr. Glenda Wait; Dr. Margaret Trybus; Dr. Alexandra
Kindrat; Barbara Rodriguez; Jeannine De Jong; Dr. Debbie LeBlanc; and Victor Trisnadi.
The Leadership Discovery Centre: A World of Opportunity is the place for you! We encourage you
to submit pieces of work to the committee and hope you will encourage others to visit the site! The
Centre is just one click away once you get to the website—come find us at www.dkg.org > Leadership
Discovery Centre! You won’t regret it!

Barbara Clausen, 2022 International Achievement Award recipient, is a member of Chi Chapter in Washington State
Organization. She is chairing the Ad Hoc Leadership Discovery Centre Committee as part of her role on the 2022–2024
International Leadership Development & Golden Gift Fund Committee. leadershipcentre@dkg.org

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