22 Jan 10- Leader Interview

For my interview, I interviewed my mom and asked her about her leadership role as a mother and leader of our family.  I asked her what prepared her to be a leader, and she told me that the experience of being an oldest child (having to be a leader to her siblings), having other good leaders to look to, and being taught a good sense of responsibility helped.  I asked her what are some of the most valuable qualities to a leader.  She responded: Putting the people you lead first, having a strong conviction of your trying to accomplish, and being able to see the big picture (vision).  I asked how the examples of others affected her as she seeks to lead, and she said that the people she has tried to emulate have strong convictions, are selfless, do not compromise their beliefs, and are aware of individuals and their needs.  I also asked if she had advice for others seeking to lead, and she said to make sure to be prayerful and find out what the Lord's will for you and those you lead is and to always put the needs of those you lead first.

I learned a great deal from my mother, and I know that I will be able to use her advice and example in the various leadership roles in which I find myself.