I wasnt born a leader. They were all around me though. In the community, at work, at school. Leaders were everywhere. They were the heads of families, coaches of teams, business leaders, mentors, organizational decision makers. I admired these leaders. They influenced who I was and who I was becoming. Whatever they did professionally or how they became what they were, I aspired to walk in their footsteps. And, so, I committed myself to becoming one. Finally, it came to me. It wasnt just what leaders knew that enabled them to lead. They had a voice. They could tell their story. They could listen and answer. They didnt just accomplish, they communicated. So I set out to find my voice. Learn to process information on my toes. I needed to learn to listen. Learn to give feedback - and accept it. I needed to organize, plan, deliver, followup. I needed a place where all lthe ingredients were there, and someone would guide me along the way. I found that place. I found a community of learners and the path to leadership. I AM A LEADER - AND I WAS MADE BY TOASTMASTERS.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:39:20 +0000
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