How to get involved in local activities and encourage followers to volunteer for community service. Creating value for the community is one way that leaders can connect an organization's mission and goals with the larger purpose of the community (Northouse, 2013, p. 229). Many relationships have been established between my service learning experiences and the topics covered in the course. Some of the connections were about human self-respect, unity, and fairness. Social bonds hold people together and can support people who are powerless to help each other. It has been interesting for me to use my skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to serve those who need help. Another important concept I put into practice during my service learning was actively listening to young children. By listening carefully and patiently questioning each other, we were able to perform numerous actions, including pleasant, worry-free speeches and