Thursday 10/09/15
Some people are born leaders, others learn the traits required. Regardless; the role of a leader, a real leader, is to protect, lead and care for the people who look to them for guidance. Some people seek leadership because they believe it should provide them with power and privilege. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In everyday situations, we are surrounded by people in leadership roles; from supervisors through to managers and CEOs. Some of these leaders do a great job; and others..... not so much. Looking beyond the business world, sturdy leadership is required in everyday life too. Outside of family life, the most important leadership situation is during an emergency. In a worst case scenario, people’s lives may be in danger.
In an emergency situation, the person most suited to take charge isn’t a business leader, or community representative. It is the person who remains calm and can quickly come up with a solution to the problem; the person who can guide others to safety.
It is entirely possible that people may turn to you for guidance in times of trouble. You don’t think so? If you’ve been reading my blog regularly, and making use of the information, you will have accumulated a lot of safety and survival tips. If so, it would be safe to assume you have shared your new-found knowledge with those around you. It is also safe to assume these same people will be keeping track of your increased knowledge and self-confidence, and will turn to you during a crisis.
This idea might seem daunting to you, but it makes sense. In times of crisis, people will turn to someone who knows more than they do. You have already displayed a willingness to learn, and to make use of knowledge they don’t have. If others turn to you in a crisis, don’t shy away. These people need you; have the courage to meet the challenge and to do your best.