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Unread 13-05-2014, 23:12
JaneYoung JaneYoung is offline
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Re: Let's bring CD back to the way it used to be

This is a thought based on a few years of participating in Chief Delphi and in FIRST.

When members refer to the mentoring leadership skills that Andy Baker and Joe Johnson shared and continue to share with us - they are addressing skills that are hidden in plain view. One example would be the value of listening. Another would be paying attention. Another would be, and I think this is very important, they don't forget about the membership of the Chief Delphi community. It is a wonderful community comprised of members of all ages, diverse cultures, interests, and experiences. Andy and Joe never forget that. Neither does Brandon.

When new members participate, they are learning. When new members of a FIRST team join and participate, they are really learning. We can all remember the struggle of learning about this amazing program, and.. whoa... there is a forum, created by a team, for people to gather and be a community. Wow, how cool that?!?! There are those who always keep the community, and the unique opportunities that it presents, at the forefront of their thoughts when posting. There are those who begin to slip into taking it all for granted and who stopped listening and keeping the community members in mind when they are posting.

And that's why threads like these are healthy.

It's been quite a year and it has been reflected here within this community. That said, many wonderful things have happened and opportunities have occurred. Don't lose sight of those when you bring your gifts and talents to boards here in CD. It's not that hard to do.
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A final thought - Andrew, you have a really good friend. You are lucky that he/she cares enough to be that honest with you. Everyone should have a friend like that.

Jane
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Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
~ Helen Keller
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