Harmony in the Pride Adapted from the work of Nesim Levi, Past International Director Leading Diverse Generations of Lions
Harmony in the Pride
Adapted from the work of Nesim Levi, Past International Director
Leading Diverse Generations of Lions
Harmony in the Pride
Webinar Facilitators
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Dave StouferPast International Director
Iowa, USA
Connie LeCleir-MeyerCouncil Chairperson
Wisconsin, USA
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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
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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
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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
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Lion Baby!Gen. Z
2000 - ...Lion WilliamTraditionalist:
1922-1945
Lion MitchellMillennial:1980 - 2000
Lion Janet Generation X:1965 - 1980
Lion HarveyBaby Boomer:
1945 - 1965
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• 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?
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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
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• 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
generation? Why or why not?
Lion Harvey Baby Boomer:
1945-1965
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• 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
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• 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
generation? Why or why not?
Lion JanetGeneration X: 1965-1980
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• 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
generation? Why or why not?
Lion Mitchell Millennial: 1980-2000
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Lion WilliamTraditionalist:
1922-1945
Lion JanetGeneration X:1965 - 1980
Lion MitchellMillennial:1980 - 2000
Lion HarveyBaby Boomer:
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
Harmony in the PrideWhat are some positive ways that a
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
Harmony in the PrideWhat are some positive ways that a
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
Harmony in the PrideWhat are some positive ways that a
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
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Traditionalists…-1945
Gen. X1965 - 1980
Millenials1980 - 2000Baby Boomer
1945 - 1965
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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
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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?
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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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Source of this conflict?How to solve?
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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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Source of this conflict?How to solve?
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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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Source of this conflict?How to solve?
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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
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How would you lead a Traditionalist Lion
Lion WilliamTraditionalist:
1922-1945
to achieve club harmony/productivity?
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1. Provide personal interaction, ask, listen2. Show respect for age and experience3. Provide plenty of technology training4. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion
Lion WilliamTraditionalist:
…-1945
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How would you lead a Baby Boomer Lion
to achieve club harmony/productivity?
Lion HarveyBaby Boomer:
1945 - 1965
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1. Give frequent recognition2. Treat as equals 3. Coach, don’t direct4. Provide clear goals and expectations5. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion
Lion HarveyBaby Boomer:
1945 - 1965
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How would you lead a Generation X Lion
to achieve club harmony/productivity?
Lion Janet Generation X:1965 - 1980
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1. Provide an energetic atmosphere2. Involve in teams3. Be truthful and direct4. Separate tasks and life5. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion
Lion Janet Generation X:1965 - 1980
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How would you lead a Millennial Lionto achieve club
harmony/productivity?
Lion MitchellMillennial:1980 - 2000
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1. Give frequent and instant feedback2. Communicate with visuals when possible3. Offer multi-tasking, creative projects4. Treat with dignity as fellow Lion
Lion MitchellMillennial:1980 - 2000
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Did you notice something?
There was one leadership suggestion made for each of the four generations. What was it?
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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
Treat with dignity as a fellow Lion
Treat with dignity as a fellow Lion
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!
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Traditionalists1922-1945 Gen. X
1965 - 1980
Millenials1980 - 2000
To serve, we need every generation
Baby Boomer1945 - 1965
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To serve, we need every generation
Lion Baby!Generation Z
2000 - ...
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