My vacation time was truly needed and appreciated. I came back to work rested and re-energized. I had gifts in my mailbox: Free books from the National Library of Education, an awesome Lavender notepad with purple writing pens, and a "cutey-patootie" coffee mug from the "Library Friar" that says "Good Friends are near to your heart". My colleagues are awesome. Tim just brought me my new business cards, AWESOME!
May Institute-Commitment Memo Update
Pat loves her socks so far. I have to say she is doing an excellent job with what she is committed to and so am I. I got teased about my "collaboration mantra" commitment but thats alright.
Another reflection on Leadership from "Jesus CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership" By Laurie Beth Jones (1992):
Jesus: He Held Them Accountable:
"Accountibility is a key factor in management because it is the cornerstone of empowerment and personal growth. If no one is accountable for a project, no one gets to grow through the experience of it. ...Holding people accountable allows them the opportunity to sign their name on a portrait of success, no matter how small that portrait might be. It gives them their next growth challenge in a defined and measurable form. To treat them as equals is to hold them accountable."Reflection questions for leaders:
1. Do you constantly rescue others, or do you hold them accountable?
2. "How do you do both?
A Volunteer Opportunity
Pat Marvel, (574) 234-7795, St. Margaret's House, 117 N. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
http://www.stmargaretshouse.org/how_you_can_help.html
This is an AWESOME charitable organization that serves women and children.
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