Week 9

What does it take to be a good leader? I ask this question of myself when I look at my family because this has been my life focus.  Did I help them learn what they needed to become good leaders? Do they place ethics and integrity high on the list of what is important in life?  Are they problem solvers?  The questions just keep going. 

I would like to think I have helped them with some of the skills needed to be good leaders.  Each one of my children worked hard and received a degree in their chosen field. We helped some but they did the majority, holding down jobs and keeps grades up to receive their goals.  

They each have had some success in their fields but have also had challenges and trials which has brought the sting of failure. With these lessons they have pulled themselves up again and tried something else or moved on to the next challenge. When I look at them I see successful, beautiful daughters full of life and a desire to be the best they can be.

Does this mean I am a good leader also? I would like to think I have some of the skills needed to lead other on a good and righteous path when called to do so.  I have needed to step up and lead in the past, has it been comfortable?  Not always. With leadership comes great responsibility but also great rewards.  Is it worth it? Yes