• Introduction to Lesson 2
• Leadership Principles
• Four Cornerstone Principles
• Listening Skills
• Listening to Members
• Communications Are Key
• The Five Fatal Flaws
• Case Study: Learning to Listen
• Assess Your Learning
• Summary/Preview

Four Cornerstone Principles

Fourth, a steward believes that lifelong learning is a key to good stewardship.

Becoming a Good Steward starts with a commitment to providing service, building union power, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Each steward who serves his or her union can always work towards improving their skills through experience, mentoring, and training.

Stewards also know that grooming others for service as leaders and stewards is a powerful organizing tool for building the union’s power.

In the next topic, we will discuss how good listening skills enable stewards to maximize their learning potential.