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ADVERTISEMENT Lisa C. McLendonTHE BIG HOUSE THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSEUM AT Executive Director 2321 Vineville Ave. Macon, Ga 31204 (478) 741-5551 ext. 1 Thebighousemuseum.org When you were younger, were you in leadership roles and if so, what were they? In high school, I held leadership roles within several clubs and other extracurricular activities and organizations. The one that stands out the most is the work that was done with The Key Club by assisting with the Kids Yule Love program While in college, I took on more leadership roles as an officer in my sorority and serving on several campus councils. I was also the managing editor of The Spectator, the college newspaper What is your approach to leadership today? I attempt to create a pleasant work environment where teamwork is a must. As the Executive Director for The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House, I work with many volunteers. We have a small staff, so we rely heavily on volunteers who assist with the daily operations of the museum and special events. By encouraging ownership of the task, I hopefully create an environment that nurtures success and pride among the volunteers. What are the 3 most important qualities of a good leader at The Allman Brothers Museum? 1. Communication. Most issues result in people just not understanding one another. It is okay to be on opposite sides of the fence on a given issue, but it is not okay not to listen to what is being said. 2. Multi-task capabilities. This is a must! There are no 2 days that are the same, and you must learn to adjust to the given task and be able to handle 100 things at once! 3. Organizational skills. We are building the plane and flying it at the same time. To keep from being in a total state of chaos, we must have an organized plan of action that involves all areas of the museum including displays, collections, resource development and the list goes on! Mike Dillon & Ben Vaughn DILLON & VAUGHN, P.C., ATTORNEYS AT LAW 20 West Main Street Forsyth, GA 478-994-8535 dillonandvaughn.comidan@envoymortgage.com What type of leadership roles have you held? Mike has been self-employed since he was 19 years old. As he has built his law career, he has continued to lead the people of Middle Georgia with integrity and honesty. He has become a trusted business leader through his role as the county attorney. Ben has been in leadership positions since college where he was the SAE New Member Educator at Auburn University. He continues to hold leadership positions today in the Forsyth-Monroe County Rotary Club as well as the Towaliga Bar Association. What is your approach to leadership today? Mike leads by showing strong support, collaborating with members of the team, focusing on integrity, and reflecting on how he can make a positive impact. Ben strives to lead by example and is always willing to work hard and get his hands dirty. What are the three most important qualities of a good leader? Mike and Ben agree that the three most important qualities of a good leader are integrity, collaboration and vision. 68 l MACON MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013