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Some people enjoy leadership positions and others quickly pass on those opportunities. It is my hope that I might expand one’s definition of leadership. Leading groups of people may not be for everyone in every situation, but if we alter our thinking many of us are leaders in various aspects of our lives. Forbes defined leadership as, “A process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal” (April 9, 2013). It does not require one to be a direct report, to have authority, or to have power. All of us are able…
The importance of fully understanding the situation at hand is crucial. Do people understand what I am asking or saying? Have I been provided the information needed to make an informed decision? Am I understanding the situation? Very early on in my career, I was working for a dynamic, strong, smart woman whom I admired greatly. I had dreams of working in a position such as hers and was very excited to be working for her part-time. My first assignment from my boss was to order petit fours for an important event. For all the right reasons my boss…
It is time to rejoice in the new year and to bring love and reconciliation to the forefront of my life. When I make time to reflect back on 2020, I am careful to think about the blessings and learn from my failures. I chose to focus on the things that were positive about the year, not the things that were lost or never accomplished. If there is something weighing heavy on my heart it is time to restore the situation. Reconciliation is something that starts from within. I have to choose love over whatever conflict or disagreement that occurs…
As we move closer to this very special holiday, I am filled with hope. Although I know it is a time of year that is difficult for many, in my darkest times I reach for hope… the very reason for this season. When it feels like nothing is going right in my life I look at my priorities. Often I find that I am getting in my own way. I go back to my number one priority, my faith. I let go of control and leave it to faith. During the dark times, the only way out for me…