“Leadership begins when you become aware of yourself.” I’ve heard that a couple of times this past week in 2 different podcasts and this book that I am reading by John Powell, “Why I am afraid to tell you who I am”. As I heard that statement, I read the section below by John. My thinking was that this rang true of me and gave me a sense of opportunity to stand tall and engage people. Even if I had a bad encounter the day before with someone, I am no longer the same and neither is the person I had a bad encounter with. This perspective has helped me to grow, even in the last week, and stay open to what each person had to offer in relationship that day. Read below and let me know what you think: brad@fpofamerica.com.
Peace,
Brad
“If I am anything as a person, it is what I
think
judge
feel
value
honor
esteem
love
hate
fear
desire
hope for
believe in
and
am committed to.
These are the things that define my person, and they are constantly in process, in the process of change. Unless my mind and heart are hopelessly barricaded, all these things that define me as a person are forever changing.
My person is not a little hard core inside of me, a little fully formed statue that is real and authentic, permanent and fixed. My person rather implies a dynamic process. In other words, if you knew me yesterday, please do not think that I am the same person that you are meeting today.
I have experienced more of life, I have encountered new depths in those I love, I have suffered and prayed, and I am different.
Please do not give me a “batting average,” fixed and irrevocable, because I am “in there” constantly, taking my swings at the opportunities of daily living. Approach me, then, with a sense of wonder, study my face and hands and voice for the signs of change; for it is certain that I have changed. But even if you do recognize this, I may be somewhat afraid to tell you who I am.”
via John Powell in his book, “Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?”
