"There is no one personality, background, or mix of gifts that is perfectly and exclusively suited for leadership."

A thought by Chad Veach from his book, I Work with People (p. 33). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

Now that is important to know.

Chad says, "But the traits least suited to your leadership are the ones you don’t have. Sometimes people hide behind what they think they are missing because it’s easier than using what they have. For example, they refuse to lead a committee because they aren’t good at speaking in front of groups, or they reject a new career opportunity because they don’t think they are smart enough to learn something new. But you can work with the traits you have. Are you an introvert? Then you’re in good company with creative innovators such as Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, and J.K. Rowling. Were you a poor student? So were John D. Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, and Walt Disney. Did you have a difficult childhood? So did Oprah, Charlize Theron, and Jim Carrey. Have you failed or been rejected multiple times? Same with Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, and Jay-Z."

He then says, "I’m not minimizing your challenges, because those things are very real, but I am saying that whatever those things are, they aren’t the whole story about you. You are empowered for leadership not by what you don’t have, but by what you do have. The only traits, skills, and advantages you can use are the ones you possess and develop, so don’t waste time wishing for all the other ones."

So, let's not waste who we are and what we have. Let's go for it. Ok?

Yes, yes!

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