Modeling the way.. to me means how it sounds. To model the way is to show others that your actions speak louder than your words. A leader takes two commitments, by paper, when they model the way. The first commitment is clarifying your values and finding shared values with those in your group so that way you can interact with those you are around, you can show that you care and are connected by the both of you having the same values. To model the way to me means that me as a leader want to bring my group to the highlest level of greatness because im great, i want greatness out of my group, for those who watch me to seek to be greater.
Already stated above, what i can do as a leader is just connect with my peers, my "followers" show dedication to them. For one to show they care is a way of connecting because if they see you putting forth effort a relationship can be built easier. As a leader modeling the way I have to show strength, i have to show what i want from them by my actions more than speaking.
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Kevin, it is indeed as simple as it sounds -- a least to explain it...it is much harder to do. I would have liked for you to explore more what Capt. Mulkey and Trevor taught us about how hard it is to Model the Way. Just think, if it was simple, would Capt. Mulkey have worked two jobs -- as firefighter and coach? Would he have given his life leading others into a burning building? As you do these posts, try to revisit our class discussions and weave them into your reflections.
ReplyDeleteI never said it was simple though, i just said it means to me how it sounds.
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