As I listened this morning to the rebroadcasting of Dr. Cory Leonard's BYU devotional speech that was given May 3, 2011 I gained some new insights about the importance of persuasion. As we start our new charter school, Esperanza Elementary, we will be involved in many situations that will require persuasion as we discuss issues surrounding curriculum, uniforms, report cards, professional development, discipline, budget, etc. Therefore, the timing of this speech couldn't have been better.
Dr. Leonard reminded me that even though persuasion can be used inappropriately it is an essential part of our lives. Being persuaded is just as crucial as being persuasive. How we deal with both can have a profound impact on lives. To reap the greatest benefits in both instances we need to open our hearts and be longsuffering, meek, and charitable.
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