Being a Small L
Leader
Week 9
was all about leadership. Specifically, leadership with a small L. Meaning that
we can be leaders in everything we do. Who needs a title? or Position to back
them up? Leadership is about more than just being an authority over something
or someone, it’s about taking responsibility when it is not yours to take,
about stepping up to the table when nobody else will.
We
watched a video in class about a crowed street that was blocked by a fallen
tree. In the video the people were becoming frustrated and started to yell and
honk at one another. Then from among the crowed a young boy runs up to the tree
and starts to push with all his might. It is not long till the people in the
cars and along the street join him and together they are able to move the tree,
all because of a young boy. We related that to being an everyday leader. Moving
that tree would have been impossible for such a little boy on his own. But
because of his vision and action the tree was moved. Now the question is, if we
will step forward to the impossible tasks and simply take action, believing
that a way will provide itself.
A few
take aways from the readings and class;
·
Just get the job done. Be the leader and execute
the plan. People can plan all day and that is good but don’t get stuck making
plans and coming up with ideas. Just get the job done, act.
·
Begin to see your life as a calling. Even if you
don’t know what your calling may be, see your life a s a mission you must
fulfill.
·
Develop your gifts and talents to a discipline.
Become an expert in something, anything, just become skilled in an area.
·
Find opportunities that you care about, are
passionate about and where a need can be met.
·
Find mentors. Ask for advice.
·
Have unreasonable high standards. Don’t worry
about what others may say, this is your life, your time, reach for the freaking
stars!
One last thing
to remember, managing gives a connotation that you are controlling and those
under you cannot move forward or become better but must be dictated by your
command. Leadership gives the idea that you are free to grow. You can become
who you want.
“You cannot manage
people, you can only lead them.”
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