Communication. Communication. Communication.

Communicating is something I know I struggle with, but it's something I'm working on so hopefully I'm improving.  As leaders we should realize that communicating effectively goes hand in hand with being trusted, and that's one reason why it's so important.  We can communicate better by listening.  Not just listening to what you want to hear, or even just to what is said; instead we must listen to what we see and what others feel (as we listen to what people say as well, obviously). Communicating as a leader requires an optimistic attitude; seeing everyone as above yourself and treating them that way. Then you just need organized thoughts and planning, and your communication skills as a leader will help you build trust with those you lead.
I need to be a better communicator in my calling.  I know that I can be better about communicating with my co-chair.  We both have busy schedules and if we communicated a little better we could get a lot more done in our free time.  Also I know that I should be more accepting of others ideas, and that is something I'm working on.  This may be my calling, but I realize that that doesn't make my ideas the best.  Communicating with love and acceptance is the only way I will really be able to do the most I can with my calling.