AA LEADERSHIP
AA leadership is responsible, compassionate, understanding, accountable, competent, respectable, authoritative, pioneering, exemplary, and God-fearing. Being a leader (a trusted servant) does not mean making all the decisions. Nor does it refer to being the “boss” in meetings. Leadership implies taking initiative, accepting responsibility, and shouldering the weight of accountably before God.
TRAITS FOR SUCCESSFUL AA LEADERS
1. OPTIMISM
A belief in and expectation of positive outcomes, even in the face of difficulty.
2. ENTHUSIASM
Having high levels of interest, passion or personal motivation.
3. BELIEF
Trusting in oneself, in others and in a higher spiritual power to provide support and guidance when needed.
4. INTEGRITY
Acting on a personal commitment to honesty, living by and for one's standards.
5. COURAGE
The willingness to take risks and overcome fears, even when the outcome is uncertain.
6. CONFIDENCE
Being personally assured of one's abilities and potential.
7. DETERMINATION
The tireless pursuit of a goal.
8. PATIENCE
The willingness to wait for opportunity.
9. CALMNESS
Maintaining serenity and seeking balance daily in response to crisis, taking time to reflect and think.
10. FOCUS
Attention directed through the setting of goals and priorities.