club leadership

In this season of giving and appreciation, I am reflecting on my new role with Kopplin and Kuebler. As we search for new leadership for clubs throughout the country and the world, we frequently hear the same words from General Managers and Club Boards to describe what is needed from a leader and partner to bring their club to new heights of success.

Common threads include wanting leaders that are educated not only by books but by experience. Clubs want leaders that are present and omnipresent. Leaders need to be consistent and have a consistent vision. Clubs need leaders who are good and active listeners, taking a real interest in members and the team.

So in wishing you a happy holiday season, I present to you:
 “The 12 Ways to Lead Us”
For the first way to lead us, the Board Prez said to me
Go bring me someone that’s driven
For the second way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Must be charismatic and
For the third way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Is she visionary?
For the fourth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Make sure they are present
For the fifth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
I need a goooood lis-ten-er
For the sixth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
No if they are not fun
For the seventh way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Makes quick, good decisions
For the eighth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Mind is always focused
For the ninth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Consistency’s a bonus
For the tenth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Do they know who they are?
For the eleventh way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Passion comes out their pores
For the twelfth way to lead us the Board Prez said to me
Negative’s a no – no
Happy Holidays everyone. Take time this season to instill some trust with and in your teams.
— Tom Wallace

Tom Wallace III, CCM
Tom Wallace is a Search and Consulting Executive at Kopplin & Kuebler, LLC, recruiting General Managers, Directors of Golf , and Agronomists, and advising Clubs. He has 25 years of experience in Club Management and frequently speaks at local, national, and international CMAA and Club Management educational events.