A Rebel Without a Title

Being a Leader in your chapter without having a Title

James Dean was a rebel without a cause, Tom Petty wrote about a rebel without a clue, and while you may have a cause and a clue - you just don't have a title! There are guys in every chapter with this problem: They want to be a leader. They know they are a leader and can do a good job. But they haven't been recognized as one yet. You may be in these shoes yourself. You've got lots of ideas, but don't feel like you can contribute or make a difference without having a fancy title like President or Vice President of blah blah blah . . .

This can be a frustrating situation for many guys, but giving up on being a leader is not the right thing to do. There are many ways to be a leader without having a title, and being one may help your cause later if you do decide to go for one of those titles.

Here are some ideas:

• Talk to people about your ideas: This works especially well one-on-one. You don't have to
  force it either, just let it come naturally.  People usually love to give their opinion, so just ask! Tell them about your idea, get their input and

Being a Successful Fraternity President

5 things that make fraternity Presidents successful

1. Use the smart people around you! I always thought I could do everything myself - wrong! The more you leverage the people around you, the more successful you will be. Find things that people are good at, and put them to work doing those things. Recognizing and using people's talent is an invaluable skill.

2. Set the tone. You need to be the ultimate advocate and enthusiast for your fraternity. Everyone looks to you for guidance. When you lose confidence, everyone else loses it too. When you exude pride and confidence in your fraternity, your chapter feels it too. Even if you don't feel like it, put a