NWHA National News March 2020 | Page 11

EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. He or she is the person in the group that possesses the combi- nation of personality and leadership skills that makes others want to follow his or her direction. A great leader posses a clear vision, is courageous, has integrity, honesty, hu- mility and clear focus. Occasionally there are leaders that leave such an im- pact that their effects spread throughout the entire organization, it’s members and even associated organizations. These leaders are not just caring and thoughtful, but they are decision makers that are able to see the big picture and the long term impacts of each of those decisions. These leaders stand up in the face of adversity to take a stand. They do the right thing even when it’s the hardest thing. They create loyalty that might not have been there before. Amy Spinelli, you were the leader NWHA needed to lead the organization back to excellence. You gave selflessly of your time, your financial support, your health and your personal life. Thank you for being the leader that NWHA needed and for leading us to the prospering organization that we are today. NWHA NATIONAL NEWS │ MARCH ISSUE 11