Don't Over Commit-tee
“A decision is what a man makes when he can't find anybody to serve on a committee.” — Fletcher Knebel
There are times when leaders can choose not to lead. It's alright to say no.
Involvement in community affairs is necessary to being a complete individual. We all want to give something back. When the format for community participation is committees and boards, true leaders choose from two alternatives. They get involved when there is a passion for the cause and say no when the passion doesn't exist.
Community organizations need more than committee members; they need good ones. Too many want to join, too few want to work. If your heart isn't in it, your contribution will show it. How about declining the invitation and giving the chair to someone who genuinely cares about community service, someone who will really participate?
Decision quality and frequency is inversely proportional to the number of people involved. When it comes to competent decision- making, more is not merrier. Know yourself and your patience level before accepting a committee or board invitation. If you say yes, pull your weight. Make as much of a difference as possible within the constraints of group management. If, on the other hand, it's not in your heart, do yourself and the organization a favor. Don't join just for appearances.