Sunday, November 14, 2010
Early in my life, I was introduced to the concept of civil disobedience to learn how to envision a better future for people. Mahatma Gandhi envisioned a respectful life for Indians. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned people of different races working together as brothers and sisters.
Without a vision no one can succeed. A vision or a goal marks the path of a person’s life and gives an intrinsic motivation to move forward (Kotter, 1996). A clear understanding of a goal helps people find or look for opportunities that help them reach their goals.
My wife and I feel the necessity to help our community. We noticed that families are separated and many kids walk around the neighborhood alone. We want to make a difference in their life and we are working toward that goal. Claiborne & Perkins (2009) mention that after a prayer, an action must follow. We want to see a community that helps each other and benefits from their good deeds. We believe that creating jobs in our community will change the circumstances. Nevertheless, we need to ask people about their real needs to find out how to help effectively (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). We want to keep families together, but all will depend if certain families want to or not. Considering their priorities are very important. We believe that once those priorities are met, our help will facilitate aspects related to family bonds and family values.
Leadership is to take action and help those in need (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). It is to encourage others to participate and collaborate for a noble mission. Leadership is to enter into the pain of people and help (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). Our community is in need of help, and by contributing all together, we can make a difference. Following good principles and God’s intentions will make our goal come true.
Bibliography
Claiborne, S. & Perkins, J. (2009). Follow me to freedom: Leading and following as an ordinary radical. Ventura, CA: Regal.
Kotter, J. (1996). Leading change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Without a vision no one can succeed. A vision or a goal marks the path of a person’s life and gives an intrinsic motivation to move forward (Kotter, 1996). A clear understanding of a goal helps people find or look for opportunities that help them reach their goals.
My wife and I feel the necessity to help our community. We noticed that families are separated and many kids walk around the neighborhood alone. We want to make a difference in their life and we are working toward that goal. Claiborne & Perkins (2009) mention that after a prayer, an action must follow. We want to see a community that helps each other and benefits from their good deeds. We believe that creating jobs in our community will change the circumstances. Nevertheless, we need to ask people about their real needs to find out how to help effectively (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). We want to keep families together, but all will depend if certain families want to or not. Considering their priorities are very important. We believe that once those priorities are met, our help will facilitate aspects related to family bonds and family values.
Leadership is to take action and help those in need (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). It is to encourage others to participate and collaborate for a noble mission. Leadership is to enter into the pain of people and help (Claiborne & Perkins, 2009). Our community is in need of help, and by contributing all together, we can make a difference. Following good principles and God’s intentions will make our goal come true.
Bibliography
Claiborne, S. & Perkins, J. (2009). Follow me to freedom: Leading and following as an ordinary radical. Ventura, CA: Regal.
Kotter, J. (1996). Leading change. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
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Hey Max,
It sounds like you and your wife are truly living out many of the things that Claiborne & Perkins (2009) discuss throughout their title. It is such an inspiration to read about your goals as a family and how you are mobilizing to create change in your business and community.
-Calvin
Connecting to people in the neighborhood and listening to their real needs is crucial.
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