You thought you were doing a good thing - you volunteered to serve your community. Now you wonder what you've gotten yourself into and if it will ever end. Whether it's the board of a Condominium, Homeowners' Association, local community theater, or civic group, many of the problems are the same.
Condos and HOA's have to manage infrastructure and enforce rules - charitable organizations grapple with marketing and fundraising - but the root of most board challenges is simply people -- people with different ideas, personalities, backgrounds, and values having to get along.
We live in a world of “separate realities” – and it doesn't matter if it's a board, a company, or a family, if it's a relationship that involves people, separate realities are at the root of conflict. When we understand them, conflict disappears. When we don’t, conflict and stress permeate every interaction – and it's sense of humor that disappears.
Coming soon, you will find links to help you gain an understanding of separate realities. For now, let's help you regain your sense of humor. Do any of these phrases speak to your current state of mind?
Click on your favorite phrase to find a shirt, button, mug or other item. Not only will your sense of humor get a boost, you might even get a chuckle out of someone you serve - and a little laughter can soften the state of mind of even your harshest critic.
