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Stephanie

Hi Rosa,

I am constantly having to remind myself that the one-size-fits all approach is an illusion we create to satisfy our quick fix antics. At 5'2" small just isn't quite small enough!

The more I read, the more apparent it becomes that for as long as I can remember, I have been looking for others to provide me with clear answers rather than developing them on my own. In fact, I am truly grateful to the gentleman who inspired your post since I often get stuck thinking about mantra's as law.

So what does this have to do with leadership? For me, the lead or follow mentality seems limiting. Much like in partnerships, where only two people are involved, it's about taking turns. In other words, it's about being a team-player, just like you expressed. The best leaders understand this and know when to stand down.

In an environment where all members are respectful the leader rises to the occasion with ease. Nurturing an environment that enables every member to shine is not always easy, but that is certainly my goal.

Thanks for the thought-provoking post!

-Steph

Rosa Say

Thank you for commenting Steph: I always appreciate hearing from you. You choose your words with such care and thoughtful reflection.

I don't think there is anything wrong with looking to others for help with answers; we seldom work alone or in a vacuum, and collaborative and synergistic work is what great teams engage in and thrill to.

And you are spot on about this: "In an environment where all members are respectful the leader rises to the occasion with ease." The goal you have to nurture such an environment is outstanding.

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