tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829492777583928969.post2848335577745758031..comments2023-12-03T20:25:59.549-05:00Comments on Fraternal Thoughts: Keep the ChangeJohn Shertzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13287950273731095094noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829492777583928969.post-88514820175425696982010-08-19T21:09:26.648-04:002010-08-19T21:09:26.648-04:00Reframing "change" in this manner is ver...Reframing "change" in this manner is very inspiriing. It capitalizes on the strengths of our members and organizations. Makes them focus on what they do well and taking that to the next level!Byron A. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997445572564692312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829492777583928969.post-10103585220784854212010-08-13T13:27:02.509-04:002010-08-13T13:27:02.509-04:00Very good post - it's a subtle but important p...Very good post - it's a subtle but important point. In our undergraduate leadership training we have emphasized driving change. Upon returning to their chapters, the first hurdle for our members is always convincing others that there are problems and change is necessary. This is where most efforts then flounder. Emphasizing elevation/taking it to the next level bypasses that entire hurdle andUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940318003317264428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829492777583928969.post-79981443985348390132010-08-10T21:47:22.029-04:002010-08-10T21:47:22.029-04:00I agree with the concept of elevation over change....I agree with the concept of elevation over change. It's a variation on the mission we've heard before: leave this place/organization better than how you found it; pay it forward; pave the way for those who will follow. It may sometimes involve change, but more often involves enhancing what already exists.<br />Thanks for reminding us!Jeff Pelletierhttp://ohiounion.osu.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829492777583928969.post-10784032586580294492010-08-10T15:39:55.391-04:002010-08-10T15:39:55.391-04:00Shertzer: From a guy who has spent a lot of time ...Shertzer: From a guy who has spent a lot of time talking about change...I agree and believe you have hit the nail on the head. Change is seen as scary, change is seen as something to fight against. To elevate, to improve, to uplift...all brings positivity to it and a rallying cry that can find wide support. There are still those areas that desperately need to just CHANGE...they are broken andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com