I have recently faced a communication challenge with a non-profit I volunteer for. I received an email that I perceived to be unkind but I wanted to discuss it further so I requested an in-person meeting to discuss and gain additional information to determine their intent. Unfortunately, the leader of the organization handled this poorly. The issue is still unresolved.

It is difficult to give advice to someone in my position, but in terms of leaders, I would give the advice: assume the best of people until you have information that proves otherwise. Making negative assumptions about people will nearly always be detrimental.

Tip: Never stop learning. Leadership is not about always having the answers, it is about reflecting on yourself and being willing and able to grow.
Burning Question: How to other people that are shy/anxious overcome to be an effective leader with outside stakeholders?  

I have recently faced a communication challenge with a non-profit I volunteer for. I received an email that I perceived to be unkind but I wanted to discuss it further so I requested an in-person meeting to discuss and gain additional information to determine their intent. Unfortunately, the leader of the organization handled this poorly. The issue is still unresolved.

It is difficult to give advice to someone in my position, but in terms of leaders, I would give the advice: assume the best of people until you have information that proves otherwise. Making negative assumptions about people will nearly always be detrimental.

Tip: Never stop learning. Leadership is not about always having the answers, it is about reflecting on yourself and being willing and able to grow.
Burning Question: How to other people that are shy/anxious overcome to be an effective leader with outside stakeholders?  

Tip: Never stop learning. Leadership is not about always having the answers, it is about reflecting on yourself and being willing and able to grow.
Burning Question: How to other people that are shy/anxious overcome to be an effective leader with outside stakeholders?