16. What are you doing to continue growing and developing as a leader?
I am taking courses in calligraphy, CASA classes on child abuse and psycology, and computer classes. I have a passion to want to keep learning. My father encouraged me to keep learning, and I have followed that advice. I enjoy trying new things, and I have met great people in my learning experiences.
17. The three characteristics most often associated with sage leadership are unusual experience, sound judgment, and wisdom. What does having wisdom mean to you?
Wisdom has to do with making mistakes and learning from them. And to understand what you are doing and why. An example is Einstein’s notion of bonding agents-what he thought bonding means. I have often thought about that—trying to understand how things fit together. Wisdom is how I transfer what I have learned to existing problems or issues.
18. You probably know other individuals who have sage leadership talents and skills but are not currently involved in the civic life of our community. Why do you believe they choose to be uninvolved? What, if anything, might be done to get them engaged?
Many people I know are already engaged. Some of the retirees that have moved up here from the Bay Area or LA are tired; they just want to relax and play. Others are simply not engaged, and I don’t know what will get them involved. Some are work-alcoholics, but they might not be the people we want to have involved because they would drive people nuts. It is important to get the “right” people involved in our civic activities.
19. One final question: It is often said that the quality of life in our community is highly attractive and unusual. Do you believe this to be true? (If yes): What are the three or four things about our community that you most value and make you want to continue living here?
Yes, it’s true. We like the mountains, the trees, and the moderate climate-it’s a great place to live. The people are nice, friendly-it’s a combination of the beautiful hills and the closeness of the community. I know starting over and building all the connections with people I have established would be a lot of work, and I’m not sure I would want to do that. I feel good about all the friends and colleagues we have established in this community.
20. Is there anything else you’d like to add?
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