My possibilities and how I want to be a transformational, servant leader

My assets and possibilities relative to service are simple, I am finding myself and defining what is my mental model.  Theory U is the framework that will continuously encourage me to co-sense, be co-presence, and co-create when defining that mental model. 

I can refine my service based on my patterns from the past.  I need to understand my biases and understand the surroundings of the environment that I was raised in.  In this way, I can learn from my thoughts and ensure I address the negative thoughts and rely on my positive thoughts to impact the lives of others.  

Seeing with fresh eyes.  A message I heard from Thelma Rice in Summer Institute  2015 changed my lens on life to this day.  She spoke how as transformational leaders, we have to see the level of despair, unfairness, and pain in mankind so that it requires us to lean over the table and find better ways of improving the social injustices in the world.   She specifically spoke about  treating the homeless with dignity and respect, since they are in fact, human beings just like us.   To this day, when I am walking to work in downtown Chicago, I say hi to all the homeless people I see and have conversations with many.  

Sensing from the field.  The interviews that I conducted for the racism presentation in November hit me directly at the heart.  First of all, I was impressed with the individuals we spoke with, Michael Peoples, Molly Collins, and Sara Mishefske and I sensed their commitment to the issues they were addressing and how they conveyed those thoughts in such a way that they impacted unequivocally.  

I immediately connected with their thoughts on social injustice and unexpectedly even became emotional when speaking about my grandson during our racism presentation because of the impact they made on me.  

So I understand, i have to have more than understanding or sympathetic, I have to be empathetic, and  "walk a mile in the other's shoes".