A Leader of One

Here is me having a conversation with well, me, since I listen to me more than anyone else does:) We shall differentiate between the the voices with a K for Karen and a W for We, as in the royal we just because it is fun.

K: What is a leader?
W: It's the guy in charge.
K: So the guy in charge has to have someone to be in charge of right?
W: You would think, wouldn't you.
K: So is a leader the person on the news who organized everyone in a crisis and saved lives? Or the guy who spearheaded a campaign to change the world for the better?
W: Yep.
K: So how in the world can I ever be a leader and show my kids how to be leaders??!!
W: umm, that's a really good question.
K: Maybe I should read A Thomas Jefferson Education again.
W: Good idea. You are so smart, and funny too.
K: Nice try, you still have to do the dishes before you can sit down and read tonight.
W: :p

Imagine nice elevator music to mark the passing of time, or even better a great music video montage of me studying and looking really ponderous.

K: Ok, I read the book and would you believe that I learned something different this time!
W: Shocking.
K: Leaders aren't always famous.
W: You don't say!
K: Yep, it's true! Sometimes they are people who none of us have heard about, but they make a difference in the lives of other people thru, get this, SERVICE! Crazy right?!
W: (sarcastically) I could never imagine it.
K: I still don't get it though.
W: Get what?
K: If leadership education is great, we want to share that with other people right? If we do and If they decide to do it, then we would end up with a ton of leaders with no one to follow them, wouldn't we?
W: Is that a trick question? Like if a tree falls in the . . .
K: Zip it.
W: hehehe
K: This will require more pondering time.

Fast forward to the TJED Seminar on May 28. New things are learned. New insights are gained. Most through talking with David, He's really smart!

K: I've got it!
W: Really? Cuz one of us better have!
K: Cute, really cute. I think I finally understand the whole leadership dilemma. The whole a leader needs followers. He doesn't!
W: Would that not leave a sad little person trying to get everyone's attention?
K: Possibly yes, but not if they are a true leader. Here's how it is. Every single person born on this earth can and should be a leader. A leader of themselves.
W: This will lead to dog chasing tail, no?
K: This will lead to a better world. One where each person takes care of their responsibilities. So I don't have to get out there and run for mayor in order to lead. I can lead just by taking care of and teaching my family. I lead by fulfilling my church callings as best as I can. I lead by reading my scriptures and saying my prayers and doing what the Lord prompts me to do.
W: Aren't you already doing/trying to do all of those things?
K: Yes, but now I get why a little bit more.
W: I'm glad you do, cuz I'm a little lost.
K: Go have a cookie.
W: Thanks I think I will, care to join me?
K: Don't mind if I do.

Now I don't fully "get" all of it just yet, but I am certainly learning. Our Father in Heaven wants all of us to be leaders. He wants us to learn to lead ourselves. When we can lead ourselves we don't need to be in charge or in the spotlight, we are able to do what is needed. I guess you could call it self control, or self motivation, it all means the same thing, being able to be in charge of you. I can lead my children by leading myself. I can lead my neighbors by leading myself.

The new question is : Will you be A Leader of One?