[EFN-Collaboration] Service-Leadership Collective

Thu May 17 17:22:17 EDT 2007

When I spoke with Julie about this, I saw that this a great opportunity to
check in with our own behavior when issues arise, and see things from
another's perspective before jumping to conclusions.

I'm glad that Julie was able to see a piece in herself in this process
today- and I think we all learn new things about this process as we are
working with different people as sometimes folks rub certain edges on us,
good to look in a see why- and seek direct communication with that person,
because social change will not happen unless there is personal
transformation.

I thank you all for your leadership and what you continue to teach me in
your many ways...

Michael - for your words, profession, and strength to uphold your mission
and intent and letting others see where you stand, and reminding us of the
key components of this work.

Jean- for your integration and holistic attitude about this work and
reminding us to nurture ourselves and others- being the resource queen that
you are!

Ted = for your dedication to tools that will help us grow and work together,
connecting systems

Julie- for your courage and dedication to the movement and your heart and
inspiration.

I don't know all who are on this list- however I appreciate the work you do
and keep on doin' it!!

 This is fascinating on how we can best serve eachother, especially when one
of the collective members makes a mistake- for us to be direct with them,
and also for that person to look at themselves in how they operate, see
where they can make personal changes to be more effective in group process
and their role in the world and own it. Sometimes say ooops! I made a
mistake- learn and grow and on with the show!

Keep it moving' fluently.

I love you all! Thanks for inspiring myself and others!!

-Kachina Katrina*

On 5/17/07, Julie Alive with Energy <motivate at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
>  First I wish to deeply apologize for my clumsy communications here and
> any unintentional harm I caused to Michael.  I love Michael and his work.
> And, by my own fault read the words Service-Leadership as SERVANT
> Leadership.  SERVICE LEADERSHIP resonates with me and I can support the word
> Service over Servant.
>
>
>
> So I humbly request my networking buddies to work with me using their
> Service Leadership skills so I can become more skillful with
> communications.
>
>
>
> Sincere thanks to Katrina and Ted for offering me some guidance here.  I
> love input, especially when it includes examples of what a new behavior
> looks like.
>
>
>
> BIG LOVE,  Julie
>
>
>
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> *On Behalf Of *Michael Maranda
> *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2007 3:07 PM
> *To:* EFN-Collaboration
> *Subject:* Re: [EFN-Collaboration] Service-Leadership Collective
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>
>
> Beyond the words chosen, the manner in which we interact is important.  I
> am deeply disappointed in you and the manner in which you handle things.
> You and I were in direct communication for 2 hours immediately prior to your
> sending the note to the list... a much wider forum... and yet you didnt
> bring the topic up with me nor among the trustees.
>
> I find this a passive aggressive mode of behavior and I dont think it
> maintains an appropriate working relationship.
>
> It is highly disrespectful.
>
> Does anyone object to the term Service-Learning?  It is built on the same
> model.
>
> Objection to a term by some group does not mean we necessarily abandon a
> term.
>
> Indeed, the notion of Guild is problematic ... it gives sense of closure
> ... of seeking the interest of the guild membership before others.  It seeks
> to control  a skilled labor supply.   yet we attempt to reclaim and
> refashion this term for a new world.
>
> I'm not going to sacrifice my language on the altar of the politcally
> correct, its time to have some backbone and firmness with love .. .not to
> snark and not to bring dialog to wider circles to attempt to get your way.
>
>
>  On 5/14/07, *Julie Alive with Energy* <motivate at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> Looking at our language is important.  If there are word you or others
> consider injudicious speak up.
>
> In particular the words Service Leadership don't work for me because they
> imply doing for rather than working with.  And, this difference is objected
> to by many minority group organizers.
>
>
>
> We will need to work though our language together.
>
>
>
> Love, julie
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