The dreaded “C” word for many is commitment. Like a commitment in a relationship, being committed, as a servant leader, is simple but not easy. Here we are talking about being committed to others not yourself. Again, like a relationship, that level of commitment means always thinking of the needs of others (yourGo to Resource
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As the economy struggles to get back on its feet, many homeowners are seeking loan modifications from banks to ease their financial struggles. But borrowers are experiencing, what I fondly refer to as, the “Sike Phenomenon” from banking institutions, where loan modifications are being approved for “trial periods” that linger indefinitely, but onlyGo to Resource
Characteristic #7 in our series on servant leadership is conceptualization. Webster’s defines conceptualization as a process of forming an idea by mentally combining all of its characteristics or particulars. In association leadership this translates into dreaming, thinking big, being creative and not getting bogged down in the day-to-day operations of the association. AsGo to Resource
Thomas Jefferson said “It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.” And so is the struggle of a true servant leader. Persuading owners to approve a special assessment or to support an amendment to the declaration can be difficult for many board members and especially soGo to Resource
Empathy is the ability to experience and relate to the thoughts, emotions or experiences of others. Empathy is more than just sympathy, which is being able to understand and support others with compassion or sensitivity. Just like with listening, empathy is not passive. It requires self-reflection and self-control. Start by letting go ofGo to Resource