Today I finished our suggested extra credit book Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy. This book was incredible. The greatest lesson I learned was to love your team. You are a leader for a reason. Without followers there would be no need for your work. To invest time appropriately toward beneficial causes will further your success far greater than working to please my Superior. If my team performs and exceeds expectations top management will more than not approve of my skills. A specific line caught my attention near the end of Abrashoff's book:
"Leadership is not a paycheck. Leadership is a calling" (208).
This made me think of my leadership opportunities. Some days I am not thrilled. I have my moments and wish people would step up to the plate. The thing is, if I were an effective leader they would be stepping up without me having to ask. I don't have to take role as a leader, if I step down there will be someone right behind me that wants to lead our sorority of 140 women. I am privileged and should embrace my opportunity.
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