Mystery Reflection

Leadership comes from a no. Yes, you read it correctly. I didn’t mean to put a yes. I did put the two letter word. I want to more outside the box when formulating a response to this question.

My personal thought is that if everything in the world worked perfectly then we don’t need leadership. However, today I am the leader, but I am the leader for some people said, “No”. I took the initiative to direct and guide others not because I said yes, but because others said “no”. I wanted to help others, because others lead them away with a “No”. This concept is far-fetched.

A person who seeks change is more often than not told no, and then once they find that certain someone then they will be hearing a yes. Not everyone can achieve greatness without failing. It’s okay to fail and be lead a stray. However, if you earnestly believe in something or someone there is a good chance you will bounce back.

George Washington our great leader in charge of the American Army in fact loss plenty of battles within the first 3 years. He probably heard many people tell him he couldn’t do it. However, with his earnest belief for a country of independence he led the Americans to victory. It takes time to build the momentum of a leader. It will take criticism and distrust. However, the leader will be victories when they stick to their beliefs and make themselves stronger.

Failure is an option. It will be an option, but don’t let failure turn into neglect. If you keep working at the leadership skills you have then you will do wonders. Still to this day I go to seminars about leadership, participate in leadership games, and provide trainings about leadership. Every time I do one of these things I grow in small ways that will leave a lasting impact.

 

 

Current Leader Reflection

Director Dan Gaken from the Leadership Institute at Central Michigan University put it best when he said, “You are the leader of today.” Unfortunately, at that moment when he said that I couldn’t think what he meant by it. Even though it obviously means I am the leader of today what exactly does that guarantee that I can do for my followers? Plus, what qualifications do I have to lead?

Looking back of how I have risen up from being that follower to a leader I was influenced by many great and notable people’s words and guidance. These people aren’t not at all alive to this day. However, there are a few who are alive. One person in particular saw me as a potential leader  and put me under his wing, so I may grow with the confidence I need.

Robert J. Richard is my mentor who I greatly admire. His life has been filled with an adventure that was granted to him by becoming an Eagle Scout. Born in 1935 he was raised under his parents and with a scouting background. He graduated college at Carnegie Mellon University, joined a Jewish fraternity (he is actually catholic), went to the 1955 world championships w/ the Green Bay Packers (he was on the team), became an Eagle scout, became a scoutmaster, earned a degree in Space Engineering, sent a man on the moon w/ NASA, became a well known chef, works on radios, etc. There is so much about him that I could talk for at least a good 2 hours. However, his life is worth more than 2 hours. He could be just yanking my chains, but I have seen proof in his words and in the bond that we share.

Mr. Richard (my adopted family member) has also successfully mentored me in getting my Eagle. This dubious award is my milestone that best defines who I am. Usually, I tell people what I did, but when they ask me who helped I would always say my mentor Mr. Richard.

Right now he is very sick and has cancer, and I am sad with tears I am holding back. I can’t do much except pray. I always intend to go see him and his wife Sue. They are my family. When the day comes and he is no longer physically there I won’t forget him. I won’t ever dare think he is dead, for his life and memory will live on. I will tell my friends who I have to thank for my life. I will tell the world if I have to. Robert J. Richard is the most interesting man in the world. What I will do is I won’t let my Eagle Scout Award go in vain, and I will live everyday. Carpe the heck out of your Diem.