You cannot transcend what you do not know. To go beyond yourself, you must know yourself.
- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
I slept, and I dreamt that life was all joy. I woke, and saw that life was but service. I served, and discovered that service was joy. - Rabindranath Tagore
True teachers [leaders] use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students [companions] to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own. - Nikos Kazantzakis
Of all the options in the thesaurus for the word leader, guide and harbinger are the ones that I connect with the most. The impression of control and power that I feel from the other words listed there, like ruler, supervisor, and boss, are the furthest notions from my mind when I think of leadership. Service, support, and collaboration are what come to mind when I reflect on the leaders I most admire. I am eternally grateful for these thoughtful guides that crossed my path and nurtured these same values in me. Each of these individuals lovingly supported, appreciated, and challenged me.
As I reflect back, I realize that each one was a harbinger for me, walking the path ahead of me, shaping and growing my sense of self. Their actions fostered my timid readiness as they encouraged others to give me chance and challenge me with my first leadership roles. The first to do this was Susan Pardo, my high school physical education teacher, who cultivated my love of lifeguarding and aquatics while she built up my fragile self-esteem. Then came Cathy Knight, my first camp director, who modeled collaborative leadership and taught me the benefits of positive language and feedback. At the YMCA, I stepped into my first director position. I learned a great deal from my supervisor, Kate Sheppard, about building relationships through supportive interactions with colleagues and staff alike that facilitated a learning environment where each felt valued, challenged, and supported to be successful in the workplace as well as in life.
Positivity, effective communication, fostering relationships, collaborating, and broadening others, as well as my own, opportunities for growth are all central themes in my life. The leader I hope to be has a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit. I strive everyday to assume positive intent from others in order to keep my heart balanced and empathetic even in challenging situations. I strive each day to face everything that comes my way with a spirit of goodwill and greet conflict as a welcome opportunity to learn something new. As a leader, I aspire to empower others to be the best they can be and support them in their life goals while meeting the needs of our community.
As I transition into the field of education, I now hope to be for others what my mentors have been for me.
- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
I slept, and I dreamt that life was all joy. I woke, and saw that life was but service. I served, and discovered that service was joy. - Rabindranath Tagore
True teachers [leaders] use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students [companions] to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own. - Nikos Kazantzakis
Of all the options in the thesaurus for the word leader, guide and harbinger are the ones that I connect with the most. The impression of control and power that I feel from the other words listed there, like ruler, supervisor, and boss, are the furthest notions from my mind when I think of leadership. Service, support, and collaboration are what come to mind when I reflect on the leaders I most admire. I am eternally grateful for these thoughtful guides that crossed my path and nurtured these same values in me. Each of these individuals lovingly supported, appreciated, and challenged me.
As I reflect back, I realize that each one was a harbinger for me, walking the path ahead of me, shaping and growing my sense of self. Their actions fostered my timid readiness as they encouraged others to give me chance and challenge me with my first leadership roles. The first to do this was Susan Pardo, my high school physical education teacher, who cultivated my love of lifeguarding and aquatics while she built up my fragile self-esteem. Then came Cathy Knight, my first camp director, who modeled collaborative leadership and taught me the benefits of positive language and feedback. At the YMCA, I stepped into my first director position. I learned a great deal from my supervisor, Kate Sheppard, about building relationships through supportive interactions with colleagues and staff alike that facilitated a learning environment where each felt valued, challenged, and supported to be successful in the workplace as well as in life.
Positivity, effective communication, fostering relationships, collaborating, and broadening others, as well as my own, opportunities for growth are all central themes in my life. The leader I hope to be has a peaceful heart and a warrior spirit. I strive everyday to assume positive intent from others in order to keep my heart balanced and empathetic even in challenging situations. I strive each day to face everything that comes my way with a spirit of goodwill and greet conflict as a welcome opportunity to learn something new. As a leader, I aspire to empower others to be the best they can be and support them in their life goals while meeting the needs of our community.
As I transition into the field of education, I now hope to be for others what my mentors have been for me.
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