Comments on: Serving Others Serves You http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/ Inspired Living Tools, Tips and Teachings Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:36:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: 7 Leadership Lessons from a Board President - Spirituality Blog on Balanced Life Center http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-84023 7 Leadership Lessons from a Board President - Spirituality Blog on Balanced Life Center Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:43:49 +0000 http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-84023 [...] If you're new here, check out the Best of Balanced Life Center and be sure to subscribe to receive the latest updates via email or RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!One of the great advantages of giving service is gaining a wealth of experience. I served on the Board of a 400 member organization for 3 years. The last year, I served as the Board President. What I learned as a leader of that organization was priceless. It would take years of seminars and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of coaching to equal the leadership experience and knowledge acquired. [...] [...] If you’re new here, check out the Best of Balanced Life Center and be sure to subscribe to receive the latest updates via email or RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!One of the great advantages of giving service is gaining a wealth of experience. I served on the Board of a 400 member organization for 3 years. The last year, I served as the Board President. What I learned as a leader of that organization was priceless. It would take years of seminars and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of coaching to equal the leadership experience and knowledge acquired. [...]

]]> By: Fauzia http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-11568 Fauzia Sat, 12 May 2007 06:55:22 +0000 http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-11568 I believe when we're serving others, especially the less priveliged..... this is the real window to life, it serves as the anchor to keep us lo n modest and have more appreciation of the richness around us. The Gift is in the Giving! I believe when we’re serving others, especially the less priveliged….. this is the real window to life, it serves as the anchor to keep us lo n modest and have more appreciation of the richness around us. The Gift is in the Giving!

]]> By: Chris http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8277 Chris Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:43:37 +0000 http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8277 I agree that serving others and "being present" are both very wise decisions for making a difference, as well as gaining new insights. It is important in my opinion, however, to spend enough time focused on oneself, as I would argue this is a very good and healthy thing to do. I agree that serving others and “being present” are both very wise decisions for making a difference, as well as gaining new insights. It is important in my opinion, however, to spend enough time focused on oneself, as I would argue this is a very good and healthy thing to do.

]]> By: Living Out Loud http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8169 Living Out Loud Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:48:11 +0000 http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8169 <strong>Friday's Link Love...</strong> I've been appreciating this habit of sharing on some of my favourite blogs, and starting this week I plan to get in on the act of sharing some of the posts I've most enjoyed during the past week. This week,... Friday’s Link Love…

I’ve been appreciating this habit of sharing on some of my favourite blogs, and starting this week I plan to get in on the act of sharing some of the posts I’ve most enjoyed during the past week. This week,…

]]> By: Lyman Reed http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8099 Lyman Reed Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:57:07 +0000 http://www.balancedlifecenter.com/215-serving-others-serve-you/#comment-8099 Thanks for the reminders, Nneka. As the son of preacher man (and woman!), I was brought up in the environment of service that you describe... and I haven't returned to it in quite a while. Your post has made me realize that I'm really missing something in my own life. Thanks for the reminders, Nneka. As the son of preacher man (and woman!), I was brought up in the environment of service that you describe… and I haven’t returned to it in quite a while. Your post has made me realize that I’m really missing something in my own life.

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