Bird’s of a Feather
In my leadership readings for today “Leadership Promises for Every Day” John C. Maxwell writes: “A factor in your personal development comes in the area of your relationships with others.”
“You can tell a lot about which direction your life is heading by looking at the people with whom you’ve chosen to spend your time and share your ideas. Their values and priorities impact the way you think and act. If they’re positive people dedicated to growth, then their values and priorities will encourage you and reinforce your desire to grow.”
“It’s not always comfortable to associate with people who are ahead of you in their growth, but it’s always profitable. Try to cultivate relationships with those people who can help you grow, but don’t think only in terms of what you can gain. Always bring something to the table yourself. You’ve got to make the relationship win-win or it won’t last.”
I recently took a leap of faith and decided that I wanted to help troubled homeowners, in my community, get back on track and let them know they have options outside of foreclosure and that I am ready to help. As a result, I re-educated myself, by getting the professional and specialized training that I needed to help them avoid foreclosure via short sale and now I am helping others and my community.
This giant step has continued to serve me well. I have included this as a part of my vision by putting the needs of others before mine.
This article was originally published on March 1, 2015 by Jill C. Klunk
