THE SEVEN REASONS WHY INNOVATION IS CRITICAL TO CIVIC SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS

1. Maximizing Return on Investment 2. Effectively Achieving Business Growth Goals 3. Responding to External Challenges by Developing Human and Technological Resources 4. Meeting Social Needs in a Better Way than the Existing Solutions Shifting Focus from Reactive 5. to Proactive Problem Solving 6. Giving an Edge in Market Penetration and in Providing Better Connection to Developing Markets 7. Allowing Imagination to Flourish and not to Be Afraid to Try New Things

QUALITIES OF A SERVANT LEADER

1. Active Listening 2. Empathy 3. Humility 4. Emotional Intelligence 5. Altruism 6. Awareness 7. Persuasion 8. Foresight 9. Stewardship