Tuesday night I attended a ceremony where ministers received their license and some took additional steps to be ordained. I watched as each one was given a "servant's towel". The symbolism being that, as leaders, they are to be true servants and this towel was a physical reminder. What a great visual! Leaders reminded to be servants first. It seems so easy in this day and age, to forget that concept. We often see self-important leaders with big egos, who forget that part of leadership is serving first (by example), then leading (to expand service to individuals & groups). They have the attitude of "I already put in my time". And that attitude may work in the short term, but if you want to continue to expand those that you lead, you have to continue to serve. How you serve may ebb and flow. Your activities have to change to meet the needs of those you serve. Often, when things get out of balance, the answer is to get back to basics - find the need, meet the need. Who will you serve today?
As I read several blogs and forums relating to direct sales, I'm fascinated by those who complain, complain, complain. They want something, they get it, but they want it different. They sign on to a company, but don't like how the company dictates this or that. Direct sellers - imagine you owned a franchise... let's say "Subway" (Subway is a registered trademark & only being used as an example). You have your location with the pretty sign, all of your food is purchased through your company, you have a fairly standard menu and you get to choose to participte in national advertising and pricing. And, you have to sell a significant number of sandwiches to retain your franchise. As a customer, I know that I can walk into any Subway and get a BMT that tastes almost identical to any BMT I purchase at any other location. I know what I'm getting. So what if Subway franchise owners put the name on the door but didn't follow franchise rules? As a custom...
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