We're all leaders
Recently, I attended the board retreat for the 2016-1027 board of directors of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers. (I serve on the board as Immediate Past President.) Our chapter president, Jennifer Stewart, kicked off the retreat by showing us this terrific video, Everyday Leadership.
In this video of his TedxToronto talk, Drew Dudley recounts the tale of how he made a huge difference in the life of an individual without knowing it. Or even remembering it. His message is that even our smallest actions can have an impact on others. That’s the essence of leadership. And we all do it.
It’s a profound message, with implications for our self-esteem, for our mindfulness, and for our kindness. Our actions matter. We don’t necessarily have to feel the need to change the world. But without even realizing it, we can change the world one individual at a time.
As Drew says, “It’s a simple idea, but I don’t think it’s a small one.” Watching this video is worth six minutes of your time. I urge you to go ahead and press Play. I think you’ll be glad you did.
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Congrats on being a NAPO chapter president, Kathleen! I’m glad you found the video helpful. I’m sure you’re a great leader and your chapter’s trust in you was well placed. I am confident that what you do makes a difference!
Janine Adams August 21, 2016 08:05 PM
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That was an amazing TEDTalk. Thanks for sharing. I recently became President of NAPO South Florida and I don’t always feel qualified to be the leader. But that video definitely made me feel that what I do makes a difference.
Kathleen Dunn August 21, 2016 04:39 PM