Last
week was an exceptional week as I met a multitude of amazing leaders within the
Windham and Raymond communities.
My
first opportunity was with the Windham Summerfest fundraising committee as we
prepared for this year’s festival on Saturday, June 24. The five of us were
able to accomplish the agenda items in less than an hour. This left time to introduce
ourselves and get to know one other. As each remarkable woman shared her story,
I was amazed at how each of us had so much in common. But what astonished me
more, is that our individual career paths and approaches to leadership were
distinctively unique; and yet, we worked so cohesively together, by each taking
on a task that fit our personalities the best, dispersing the work required to
raise funds successfully.
The
second opportunity was my first attendance with the Sebago Lakes Chamber of
Commerce business break. Here, I got to meet hard working and astonishing leaders
whose common concern is the success of the individuals and businesses in the Windham-Raymond
communities. These leaders and the work they do are phenomenal. And, yet again,
each trailblazer makes their contributions in a way that speaks true to their
personal nature and mission.
Finally,
was my attendance at the fundraising event for the Brackely, Goad, Brink and
King families initiated by the The Manchester Team of Keller Williams Realty. Last
Saturday’s event was a pivotal moment in my appreciation for everyone who lives
here and the surrounding area. The number of individuals who came out to help the
families facing extraordinary difficult circumstances proved to me, that we are
all called to be of service and are leaders in some way. (For details of this
event, please read article on page 1)
Being
a recent graduate of the Leadership and Organizational Studies program from the
University of Southern Maine, the way we approach leadership and our individual
contributions fascinate me. I am beginning to see more clearly, as I continue
to learn more about the role of leadership that we each have a special gift in
which we contribute to the whole. The diversity in our individual abilities to
give and be of service is what, I am finding, contributes to our unified
success.
Although
I have always believed this to be true, I now know on a deeper level, that
there simply is not one way to lead, to serve, to give. Our community is strengthened
by its diversity. Our individual approaches and roles somehow work together to
reach a common purpose - which is to create a successful community of individuals
whose well-being we protect.
Renowned
author and leadership expert, Stephen Covey, said it best; “Strength lies in
differences. Not similarities.”
Good
job, everyone! I am happy I landed here.
Lorraine
Glowczak
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