“This exercise was one of the most powerful takeaways for me from our retreat,” he explains. “It helped me to not only become more aware of the differences among us, but that those differences are all strengths. And, that any exceptional team needs to be comprised of a diversity of these strengths, all complementing one another, adding value, and filling in gaps. An exceptional leader will know how to maximize and multiply their collective inf luence.” All three concluded they learned more about the city in which they live and work, and forged a bond with one another. Lewis-Nelson valued the experience for many reasons. “I gained tremendous insight into my own leadership style,” she says. “I learned to better engage in teams with new people – not just the bubble of my firm of 16 years. As a result, I feel a part of the Sandy Springs community and formed some lifelong friends.” Lina says the experience provided a wide range of benefits. “I expected Leadership Sandy Springs to be a donation of my time, service, and thinking,” he says. “The program really gave to me far more than I gave to it. My experience has been richly rewarding -packed full of education, memories, and good friendships and a strong network of present and future community leaders that I now call good friends.” Houston felt the program expanded his thinking about leadership and community. “Our community is growing, changing, and we are ever dependent on each of the other parts,” he says. “Our monthly themed days (of LSS class) offered the opportunity to be among the leaders and stakeholders in Sandy Springs. Leadership Sandy Springs was about three things for me: knowledge, relationships and action. It has opened my eyes.”
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