The more time I spend in a leadership position the more I learn how to be an effective leader. As a young adult (fresh out of high school) I was an assistant manager at a local fast food restaurant. I thought people would do what I wanted them to do because I was the assistant manager. This worked for a short time but as they began to know me, their attitudes changed and they began to take advantage of my kindness. Some people felt I was showing favoritism and employees began making excuses for not wanting to perform certain positions, nor did they want to work with anyone but their buddies. I began juggling the positions to their liking. This did not last very long before everyone else began complaining and as a result, production began
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Sometimes I had to be a mother and instruct the young ladies on the need for under garments or the need for wearing shorts that did not show their bottom when they Then we look at the actual work description. Often I actually worked alongside the families helping to build the homes, was record keeper for the homeowners, took care of timesheets for the construction supervisor, filled in as construction manager for 1 ½ years, ordered materials, did inspections with the local building inspector, coordinated schedules for the contracted work, put together loan applications, kept state reports current, worked through the State of Ohio with the foreclosure prevention program and kept the peace between all of them. During all of these opportunities for me to grow, me leadership skill were definitely put to the test. Success was when we had final inspections and the homeowner moved in their new home. Other successes were when mortgage lenders worked with homeowners from around the state to retain their homes. The more people we were able to help, the more word of mouth referrals we received. Helping someone qualify to get a home or helping them to stay in their home often was frustrating but the end result was worth all the effort. While some were not successful and would lose their homes, I had to remember this was not personal. I could not save …show more content…
Whether seeing someone succeed on their job or grow spiritually blesses me. It’s not about what I do to help them along their way but is seeing their growth and success. People need to know that someone genuinely cares about them and their situation. Matthew 25:36-41 tells us how the Father expects us to care for his people and the consequences of caring and not caring. (NKJV) Telling someone to get a job to meet their needs is not enough, we need to help them develop their skills to qualify for the job. Once they get the job we need to help them hone their skills for advancement. God gives us gifts and abilities not that we should keep them to ourselves but to share and make a difference in the world. We cannot stand by and see the people on the street corner with a sign that says, ‘Veteran-hungry and broke. Anything will help.’ I am compelled to direct that person to agencies that can help him or her. Realizing there are many con-artist in the world, if I buy them something to eat or decide to give them money (which I rarely do), I will have done what God requires me to do. It is on them whether they use the money for drugs or whether they walk away and get in a
Sometimes I had to be a mother and instruct the young ladies on the need for under garments or the need for wearing shorts that did not show their bottom when they Then we look at the actual work description. Often I actually worked alongside the families helping to build the homes, was record keeper for the homeowners, took care of timesheets for the construction supervisor, filled in as construction manager for 1 ½ years, ordered materials, did inspections with the local building inspector, coordinated schedules for the contracted work, put together loan applications, kept state reports current, worked through the State of Ohio with the foreclosure prevention program and kept the peace between all of them. During all of these opportunities for me to grow, me leadership skill were definitely put to the test. Success was when we had final inspections and the homeowner moved in their new home. Other successes were when mortgage lenders worked with homeowners from around the state to retain their homes. The more people we were able to help, the more word of mouth referrals we received. Helping someone qualify to get a home or helping them to stay in their home often was frustrating but the end result was worth all the effort. While some were not successful and would lose their homes, I had to remember this was not personal. I could not save …show more content…
Whether seeing someone succeed on their job or grow spiritually blesses me. It’s not about what I do to help them along their way but is seeing their growth and success. People need to know that someone genuinely cares about them and their situation. Matthew 25:36-41 tells us how the Father expects us to care for his people and the consequences of caring and not caring. (NKJV) Telling someone to get a job to meet their needs is not enough, we need to help them develop their skills to qualify for the job. Once they get the job we need to help them hone their skills for advancement. God gives us gifts and abilities not that we should keep them to ourselves but to share and make a difference in the world. We cannot stand by and see the people on the street corner with a sign that says, ‘Veteran-hungry and broke. Anything will help.’ I am compelled to direct that person to agencies that can help him or her. Realizing there are many con-artist in the world, if I buy them something to eat or decide to give them money (which I rarely do), I will have done what God requires me to do. It is on them whether they use the money for drugs or whether they walk away and get in a