Not a leader....

I'm seriously not.

These are my strengths:

Input
Communication
Harmony
Intellection
WOO

Note that LEADER is not in there anywhere...Nor do I think it would pop up anywhere in the next 3 of my top strengths.

But I think that because I am an extrovert and generally not afraid of being up in front of people I am mistaken for a leader. I have mistaken me for one and usually end up over my head and completely ill-equipped to do whatever it is that leaders do...I'm not saying this as a self-slam....Only a self-realization. I seem to always want to lead something...I come up with ideas and visions, etc. And then get overwhelmed by all that is entailed in making that happen and all of that stuff goes way above and beyond any of my gifting. Now, I can lead circle time at school, I can lead a scene in improv, I can sing lead for a band, I can lead a Sozo session. But I'm not convinced that kind of leading is the same as true leadership. That's just strong teaching/acting/prayer skills...So, with this admission, I am making different choices. I will not step up to lead anymore. I will however be right beside any leader who needs a good co-leader or assistant (though not ADMIN assistant)...I am going to live my strengths and I believe I may find some things less frustrating and feel more confident in general....

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