How does one know when they are a leader? Do you just wake up one day and say "I'm going to lead today!"? Or do you look back on a situation or time in life and say "I was a leader" in retrospect? Is it a self-proclamation, are you born to be a leader, or are you designated a leader by someone? Is it any and all of these things? Looking back on all that we’ve learned and as the concept really sinks in for me, these are just some thoughts I’ve had over the last few days.
Last week in Leadership we did an interesting activity. More interesting to me, probably, because I was the center of it. I walked through my “life journey” in front of the class and spilled it all out in respect to leadership. And when I think back on it, I have done some pretty cool things for a twenty-six year old girl. I’ve been through several life events that might bring someone to a breaking point, but I’ve chosen to look at them as a learning experience/opportunity to grow. I know this outlook comes a great deal from my upbringing, more specifically, my Gran. No matter what, she always wants to see the positive side of things and I think that has definitely rubbed off on me. I’ve also made some big steps in my career, granted they are stepping stones in the grand scheme of things, but they are setting me in the right direction.
Dr. Christian asked me in class if I share my journey often. And no, I don’t. I’m not the type to toot my own horn, unless specifically asked. I’m happy for others to sing my praises, and I had no problem sharing my life story in class once I was encouraged. I have won some pretty cool awards and honors, but unless you are tied to that specific area in my life, you would have no idea.
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