Servant Leadership

 I've recently taken on a role in my community out of a sense of duty.  I've always been one that has sought to serve others.  This is very much different than when I served in the Navy.  While on active duty it was expected/demanded that each perform their duties as prescribed.  There was recourse when a link in that process failed.  

In this community role, there are voices of those with a financial stake that have a right to voice opinions and vote on the outcome of desired actions.  As with all things in life there will be triumphs and defeats on both the individual and the collective.  

It is my goal to let those know that think they have been defeated in an outcome to know they have been heard and to allow them time to be upset and process their feelings.  Hopefully I can be part of a team that lets the community know that our positions in these roles is that of support for the entire community since we are also subject to the process.

I have been praying for guidance and this morning I received an email, to which I subscribe, reminding me about servant leadership.