Born to Lead?

Many, many moons ago—going back to childhood—I was always the leader. Always the first to take charge. Always the first to hand out orders (yeah…I really thought I was running things😄). The most outspoken, most reliable, most helpful, and one who could bring others together. However, with that being said, I was also the first to be reprimanded or disciplined when things didn’t go right. Oh… and not to mention, I was also the eldest child and grandchild of a very large family (my mom had six children and my grandmother had eleven). So, the title and expectation were given to me without regard for whether I wanted it or not. I was the leader by default.

Fast forward to today… Today, I try my best to shy away from leadership roles (official and unofficial), but I keep taking them on. Honestly, it’s hard for me not to. The role is like second nature. However, the question posed is whether or not I see myself as a leader. Short answer—sometimes, but most often others see it before I do.

Thanks for asking the question! Wishing everyone a lovely day.♥️

Shaun