My main gripe lately is that constructive criticism from members is too often immediately met with unnecessary insults, sarcasm, and verbiage intended to stifle further exploration of the critical subject. When other members of the rank and file do this, it's par for the course-- but when it comes from leadership of any sort, it's perceived as bearing the stamp of authority. That's got to stop. Course correction IS often required, but there are many better ways of doing it than slamming people or their opinions.

I was once selected as a founding member of one company's global diversity council. Silly me, I assumed that meant they saw I already had all the tools required for such a role. Instead, there was relationship management training for all of us. Some of my co-workers scoffed and mocked this, but then, they didn't attend and witness the benefits. I've learned from every single such class, even if it meant RElearning something that in my human stupidity I had gotten away from. The point is that I would submit that ANY community leader should look into this sort of training. Perhaps there's even a free, online course that the Maemo council could attend?