The post demonstrated a high level of thinking and analysis, an understanding and integration of the materials learned. It (the post) presented the strengths of the TSL model in the context of SL and highlighted the similarities with critical thinking. The reader enjoyed the connection between critical thinking and Appreciative Inquiry. Another strength of the blog is reflecting in its structure. The arguments followed a logical order and were easy to trace.<\/p>\n
Before reading the critical thinking section, I often wondered about which perspective (Non-profit, Christian Ministry, Business etc.) your writing addressed. The second observation, motivated by my personal biases, concerned the little attention given to vision, mission, and values and their importance both from SL and TSL.<\/p>\n
The blog mentioned, “continual growth and self-evaluation become an essential rhythm that is driven by a desire to serve others at the highest level possible rather than motivated by personal achievement.” (Boyder, 2018, Para. 9).\u00a0Even though the argument bears an unrefutably truth, one cannot resist thinking of the biblical insight into the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10: 38-42. Martha displayed many attributes of a servant leader at a considerable high level. However, it appears that her perspective on service was the issue.\u00a0 She failed to discern when to stop, and her request to Jesus depicted signs of burn out.\u00a0 I believe personal achievement in isolation is dangerous, however, coupled with a genuine desire to serve and the wisdom to discern when to stop is not in opposition with TSL focus.<\/p>\n
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Bible Gateway passage: Luke 10:38-42 – New International Version. (2018). Retrieved from https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Luke+10%3A38-42&version=NIV<\/p>\n
Boyder, L. (2018). A Perspective on the Influence of TSL on the Strategic Process || BT1 \u2013 Boyder. Retrieved from https:\/\/create.twu.ca\/lboyd79\/2018\/10\/09\/blog1-bt1\/<\/p>\n
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The post demonstrated a high level of thinking and analysis, an understanding and integration of the materials learned. It (the post) presented the strengths of the TSL model in the context of SL and highlighted the similarities with critical thinking. The reader enjoyed the connection between critical thinking and Appreciative Inquiry. Another strength of the blog is reflecting in its<\/p>\n