YOU ARE YOU A LEADER… be a good one by Pennie Hunt

Do you believe that there are leaders and followers? ​ You might believe you are a follower and have no desire to lead, but I am going to pop that bubble of misconception. I believe we are all leaders, and yes, we are also all followers. Different circumstances bring out a different role.

If you are a parent, you are a constant leader. You lead by example. You model behaviors every moment of every day that your children watch. They want to be like you, and so they mimic your behavior. You are empowering them to be the person they will be by leading them in that direction. Be a good leader.

If you are an older sibling, you hold a similar position of leadership. Your younger siblings may look up to you, admire you, and follow you. Be a good leader.

When you are in school, if you are in student council or are the president of a club, of course, you are in a leadership role. But what about being in team sports, or debate, or just the cool kid at the lunch table… someone is looking up to you and watching what you do. You are influencing their life and their actions. Be a good leader.

What about sports stars, actors, and influencers on social media? They have the power to inspire, persuade, and motivate us. They lead us to their fashion trends, their food suggestions, and their lifestyles. We buy into their suggestions and follow them. If you are one of them, be a good leader.

If you are a business owner, a CEO, or the manager at a coffee shop, you are a leader. Your employees look to you for structure and a clear example of expectations. You help them see the vision of the organization and model integrity. Be a good leader.
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If you are a teacher at any level, from elementary school to higher education, a trainer, or a coach, you instill trust and team growth. You demonstrate and expect integrity, resilience, and communication. Be a good leader.

If you are a friend, you show empathy and commitment to the relationship of friendship. They return the same. Be a good leader.  

If you fit into any of those examples, you have been a leader at some point in your life. I am sure you can also see yourself as a follower in many of those scenarios. Every role in life allows opportunities to be a leader and to be a follower. During your lifetime, you will swing back and forth between the two roles. Whichever shoe you are wearing, know that someone else is watching you, taking mental notes, and hoping to follow in your footprints.

Create footprints that have meaning. Choose who you follow by using the criteria of kindness, love, and peace. Follow the leaders who model these qualities. Follow the goodness. And when it is your time to lead…be a good leader.
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                                               Pennie’s Life Lesson:
                              Life flows between leading others and
                             learning from those we choose to follow. 
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