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Communication, Leadership, Service and Teamwork very powerful group of words. During my lifetime I have heard these words used by many people, teachers, professors, officers, sergeants and leaders. Let me explain!

Communications – Everyday we communicate, words, body language, text messages, PM’s! To be successful in communication there has to be two elements, the sender and the recipient. Each has to do something to make it successful, the sender must communicate a clear message, the recipient must listen, hear and understand the message. Then each should, must let the other know message is understood and insure the message is given to the right parties. If we don’t communicate clearly, honestly and with intent, we risk doing such harm and making someone turn off hearing!!

Leadership – This is a difficult concept for some folks! It is my belief that you can send someone to all the schools, classes, seminars and courses there are and they will never grasp what Leadership is. Then there is those who are natural leaders and make leadership look easy, but most of all these folks make leaders out of the folks who follow, then we have a new crop of leadership. For those that never grasp Leadership fully you hurt others by your lack of Leadership! For the true Leaders you make Leadership attainable by all you Lead!! Thank you!!

Service – Service another concept that is easy for some and difficult for others. Service to others, service to a cause, service to country, selfless service and service to self! For most of my adult life I have been taught, trained and follow the concept of “Selfless Service” and again I believe that most of us believe in service to others. There are a small group of service to self and no one else types. I have seen too many of these types in recent years. I can hope that one day these types will open their eyes and get it right!!

Teamwork – Teamwork, whether it’s on a sports field or in a work place or just on the corner of your street. Look at teams that are family, they are always there for each other, they make each other stronger and they make sure they Win! Some folks talk big about teamwork, but have no clue what teamwork is! They talk about team, but their actions speak I, I and more I. As the saying goes “There is no I in Team”! If your gonna use the term Team/teamwork then become a part of the Team, don’t leave someone out or alone!! One day you’re gonna need that Team to keep You afloat!!!

Yes this is a rant and today I don’t apologize for it, it has to be said by me. I am so proud of the many people I care for and love for Their ability to Communicate, Their Leadership, Their Service and Their Teamwork!!!