<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><span style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">“Essential to good leadership is being able to bring others onboard and getting them engaged in carrying out the effort it will take to fulfill our organizational goals. The National Federation of the Blind is a volunteer organization. While we have a staff at the national center in Baltimore, it would be impossible for such a small group of people to have affected the changes we have as an organization. Our power lies in harnessing the individual talents of our members to carry out our vision. As a leader it may be tempting to simply do things yourself; however, that will not only potentially lead to burn out, but you will also be depriving the organization from benefiting from the diverse perspectives and experiences of our membership. Create groups and committees to help with specifics such as fundraising, membership building, etc. But be sure to manage those groups so that they continue to work productively toward the established goals. Though our volunteers do the work of the organization because we all believe in the movement, it is always important to express gratitude for their time and effort. 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