NAASLN MEMBERSHIP QUALITIES

Qualities of Passionate Persons Who Promote Systems Change:
How NAASLN Members Define Ourselves

These are responses to Dale Brown's keynote address at the 2005 Denver Conference
compiled by Anne Murr, NAASLN Secretary and ABE Director, Drake University Adult Literacy Center, Des Moines, IA

One - Innovators ► Recognize opportunities when they arise and act on them ► Creative problem solvers ► Look outside the box; don’t get stuck in a new box ► Positive attitude ► Courage ► Willing to stand against the tide-have a thick skin ► Network ► Actively seek change	Three - Evaluators and Facilitators ► Open minded ► Well-informed ► Search for information ► Adaptable ► Continually re-evaluate ► Seek knowledge and understanding ► Questioners ► Listeners
Two - Leaders ► Have a vision ► Have a plan ► Take ownership ► Build a core team with a mission ► Charismatic ► Tenacious ► Committed ► Never take no ► Follow through ► Willing to accept change	Four - Diplomats ► Pick your battles ► Desire to make a difference ► People skills ► Persuasive ► Persistent
	Five - Advocates ► Fearless ► Optimistic ► Energetic/have drive ► Charismatic