Posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2008, at 11:18:28
In reply to an interesting dynamic....... » Dr. Bob, posted by twinleaf on April 7, 2008, at 19:08:20
> > I wonder if a perception of me as not being open to help -- or as myself having skills, but not helping -- may have contributed.
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> No, I don't think that was playing a role. When you were able to start posting again, it was clear how much you wanted board members to join you in finding good solutions.When I started posting again, yes, but perhaps not when I wasn't?
> I just assumed that the deputies would jump in to help- perhaps having discussions with one another to develop the broadest and most helpful strategies to support and calm people. ... It would be great if the deputies were prepared to offer broad-based, impartial leadership when it is needed.
Maybe deputies could have responded differently, and maybe posters could have, too. Leadership is important, and so is followership.
Bob
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