My idea of leadership when I was in elementary school was of my teachers, parents, and my neighbors. They were leaders in my life only because of position and age. If they were older than me and in a position of respect then that is why they were leaders. My parents were really the only leaders at that time where it was because they led by example. They taught me to serve others and live with integrity. My parents were my coaches and cheerleaders. They were involved in everything I did. That is what I respected the most.
Now my leadership views have changed from position and age to what my parents were teaching me all along. It is about servanthood and integrity. If you hold those things true, you cannot help but be a natural leader. The reason that this has stayed my view is through the church and my parents. My pastors and parents have represented this in everything. I have seen how it has affected others and how it really is an effective way to lead. They don't force leadership, they exemplify it.
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