So frequently I see adults whose first impulse is to say yes to their friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. By in large, they are generous, lovely individuals who have big hearts. Many of these men and women are very community minded. They are the first ones to offer to help a family in need, to volunteer their time, to agree to make 150 sandwiches at a church supper, or to clean up after an open house. To others, they are the bedrock of their communities.

These adults are held in high regard at work too—as they should be. Their community minded spirit is widely perceived.... Read More