e x perie nc e e me r g e
AMANDA FULTON
United Way of
Central Florida
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Vol-un-teer-ism the policy or practice
of volunteering
one's time or talents
for charitable,
educational, or other
worthwhile activities,
especially in one's
community. This
definition couldn’t
describe our young
professionals, in
EMERGE Lakeland
any better! While
having busy lives it
can be a challenge to
find time to volunteer,
however the young
professionals shine
every time! One of the
better-known benefits
of volunteering is
the impact on the
community; and that is
just what the volunteer
committee tries to
accomplish with every
project. Volunteering
is a two-way street; it
can benefit you and
your family as much as
the cause you choose
to help. Volunteering
allows you to connect
to your community and
make it a better place.
Even helping out with
the smallest tasks can
make a real difference
to the lives of people
and organizations in
need.
We started the year
with “Spring Break &
Baskets” back in April
at the Explorations V
Children’s Museum.
The children of
Lakeland were on
Spring Break and we
wanted to help with
a project during that
week. We had different
stations to help them
build their own basket
stuffed with goodies;
color an array of
bookmarks and help
them make their own
spring card! In August,
EMERGE Lakeland is
“Going Back to School”
adopting a local
elementary school.
We will have breakfast
with the teachers
and helpthem set- up
their class rooms for
the upcoming school
year! And, the supplies
needed, to leave
with the teacher, are
pouring in, thanks for
our dedicated group of
young professionals!
We are also gearing
up for the EMERGE
Serves program
which will begin in
September! EMERGE
Serves is a program
designed to provide
comprehensive
training for young
professionals
interested in
community service.
This ten hour
course will detail
the fundamentals of
effective board service.
Program instructors
are well-respected
community leaders
and non-profit agency
directors froma wide
variety of backgrounds
and professions.
I would like to leave
you with a quote...
attention to duty.”
Regardless of
your position in the
organization; become
a leader. Contrary to
popular belief, there’s no
such thing as a
‘born leader.’
HELP ONE
ANOTHER;
THERE’S NO
TIME LIKE
THE PRESENT
AND NO
PRESENT LIKE
THE TIME.
- James Durst
E thical L e a d e r s h i p a n Essen t ia l
B usin e s s P r act i ce
CARL HADDEN,
SBDC AT USF
POLK COUNTY
An Internet search
of professional ethics
reveals many definitions.
There are codes of ethics
for educators, lawyers,
realtors, public officials,
law enforcement, and
even members of the
military. A common
theme is that these codes
of ethics focus on the
actions of individuals,
and do not address
ethical leadership.
Ethics are the
consideration of right
and wrong in the
practical affairs of
people. In the workplace,
the leader must make the
determinations of right
and wrong. Employees
will seek guidance, and
the leader is responsible
for their right and wrong
actions. When creating
an ethical climate,
managers must keep the
following in mind:
Be aware of what
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your employees expect
of you. The manager
is expected by others
to behave ethically
and responsibly,
both personally and
professionally. Set the
example at all times.
A second set of
expectations flows
downward and
influences the ethical
conduct of employees.
Your employee’s
perception of how
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