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RosieG

If you ever wonder whether you are a leader or a follower look around you. Are you surrounded by people or at the front?

The leader is the front man front woman and there is no one in front of him or her.

Those surrounded by othes are followers. Those at the very end and tagalongs.

Posted - May 26, 2020
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  • 10692

    Not everyone wants to be a leader.  Yet in reality, everyone is one.  What is a leader?  Is it someone who commands other people (a boss, a general, a governor, a president)? Is it someone who wields authority (a scoutmaster, a pope)?   No, a leader is simply someone who leads.  We can’t all be a general, or a president, but everyone can lead.    However, we can lead simply by how we conduct our lives (lead by example).  What “way” (path) are you showing others?  The path of selfishness and pride?  (much like the current president).  Or are you showing them the path to be a better person?  (overcome addiction, be a better spouse).  No matter what you say or do, someone will follow you.  It could be a child, a friend, a neighbor, a coworker, or even a stranger.  You may never see a throng of followers tagging along behind you, but whether you like it or not, you will lead someone. 

      May 26, 2020 12:44 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    I never wanted to be a boss or supervisor or in charge of others. I refused promotions to avoid that. I was always fine with helping others or showing them "how to" when they didn't know. But being a BOSS? Not my cuppa tea. Now I don't seek anyone following me. I am only willing to be responsible for myself. When my son was young I was responsible for him. He is an adult and he is now entirely responsible for himself. That's just the way it. I am responsible entirely for what I say and do. I neither take pride in it nor am I ashamed of it. It just is. Thank you for your thoughtful and informative reply Shuhak. I have no idea why so many obsess about being a leader. Do you? I think it is a thankless job having been duped into it once or twice. MISERY is being a boss. You have the petty folks fighting all the time to gain a foothold and you have to be the referee when you are disgusted with both of them? Not an easy thing. So I just avoided it. This post was edited by RosieG at May 27, 2020 1:06 PM MDT
      May 27, 2020 12:33 PM MDT
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  • 10692
    I was a leader (boss) as well and I have no desire to be one again.  It was more than thankless - working all hours of the day and night, babysitting adults, and never ever pleasing corporate (Thank you and Good job are not in their vocabulary).
      May 27, 2020 1:09 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    So YOU KNOW EXACTLY what I mean Shuhak. I am not surprised at all. Long ago and far away and never again! Thank you for your reply! :)
      May 27, 2020 1:13 PM MDT
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