{"text":"I believe to be a leader is to enable others to embrace a vision, initiative or assignment in a way that they feel a sense of purpose, ownership, personal engagement, and common cause. I was very affected as a child by my father's positive example as a civic leader who inspired others to share his commitment to improving our community.","author":"Melanne Verveer","tags":["father","community","leader "],"id":287,"author_id":"Melanne+Verveer"}