Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Learning To Be An Example

Everyone is an example of something, whether it be academic success, youth leadership, or extraordinary talent; but some people choose to be examples of things not so desirable. Think of yourself...everyone has someone who watches what they do, whether it be a sibling, a friend, or someone else you know, someone is always looking at your choices. Think about if you talk back to your parents...it isn't bad, right? It isn't hurting anyone, right? Contrary to popular belief, it is not only hurting others, but also yourself. When people view you from the outside, they have a pretty distinct judgement of you, even without getting to know you. Yes, this doesn't seem fair, but it is the reality of being human. People DO judge the book by its cover. So this leads to the next question: What are you putting on that cover? Your reputation is one of the most valuable tools that you can have in your life. If you constantly put out examples of integrity and respectfullness, you are more likely to have access to more opportunities than a person who hasn't thought about how their choices may affect them. How does this factor into learning to be an extraordinary leader? As leaders, we not only have people judging what we say and do, but we also have people FOLLOWING what we see and do. That's a challenging thought, isn't it? What if everyone you know acted like you? Would the world be a better place...or worse? Monitoring your decisions and making yourself an example of a TRUE leader will put you in the perfect position to reach people and continue your journey in becoming a true visionary.

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