Chapter 27
The world needs us. This is something maybe we forget because life is busy, hectic, and abnormal. Coming out of the almost last three years of a world altering pandemic is something very few generations get to experience in a lifetime. Whether you like it or not, it is not within our control. I am huge believer in “control your controllables, don’t worry about the things you can’t”. Many people may take issue and trap themselves into thinking that they control everything that comes at them, but take a deep breath, and realize this is not true. We are not in control of those things, but we are in control of ourselves. How we react, our belief system, principles, virtues, and the way we deal with others.
Whether we are are a teacher, manager, coach, or teammate, we serve a purpose and a role. The world is looking for leaders. People of the world are looking for individuals to encourage and motivate them. While others may argue that each person has there own responsibility, what I am speaking of here is everyone can always use someone to look up to and lean on. We all need mentors or people we can count on for support. There are multiple layers in this discussion, and after the pandemic, the responsibility to leading others has been redefined. More and more, people are secretly and silently looking for someone to latch onto. For whatever reasons they need this connection, each of us can choose to take up the responsibility at their present position. Anyone can help. With a positive mentality, patience, and the right perspective, everyone single one of us can make a difference. We do not need to be crowned with a superficial title of “boss”, “chief”, “manager” or anything similar to make this happen. While not all people may be in a position to lead, we all could begin to take up the role. Each of us imprint on others, and how we do that is all the difference in making our world a better place.
In my world, being a teacher and a coach is huge responsibility. I am betting that each and everyone of you have similar expectations in your own little world. When I was younger, I looked at myself as a “Commander In Chief” and everyone should follow what I am doing! Why wouldn’t they, right? As time has passed, leadership isn’t my ability to make people follow me and do what I want them to do. I have learned from many mistakes that my true ability to lead has come from how I can assist others in becoming the best versions of themselves. Today, I still see some making similar mistakes and not knowing the difference. Then, without realizing it, some comment about how those that they are trying to lead are not willing to follow. Taking a step back and just watching things unfold makes me really want to emphasize the question on what really matters: Have people follow us in ways that used to work in the past or figure out new ways to serve those which we wish to impact? It’s a pretty humbling question. We have to really question ourselves and consider the methods we are using. For example, if I was a repairman, and I really like to use my hammer because it is my favorite tool, but start to get frustrated that I can’t complete a job, then maybe I need to find a different tool to match what needs to get fixed. I am still capable of fixing it, but just need to identify what really needs to get repaired and find the right solution to the job. Aren’t we all capable of this? We just have to accept that change happens, and be will willing to adjust to the situation. This is where our Post-Pandemic Leadership comes in.
Whatever position of influence you are in, it may be time to adapt to the current needs. Our way of life is no longer the “same” as it was during pre-pandemic times. We can cherish and hold on to things that are important to us, but also must be aware that many are not prepared to take that step. To be a better leader we need to understand the mindset of current times. If we can dig in, investigate, and figure out the needs of those we serve, then we can become a more transformative leader. Fulfill the request of what is needed, not what is wanted. People have different needs, and we have to be willing to be flexible in order to truly be a leader. Some of you may not be ready to make changes because we are living in a different time. But as we have identified before, there are certain things you are not in control of. You can’t change what has happened – it has already happened, you cannot change where we are at presently – it has already happened, you cannot change what other people think – you can’t control others; but you sure can control how you can take control of you and your actions, your emotions, and your abilities. People need leaders that have these capabilities. People want to lean on and follow these type of people. Do you have it within you to understand the needs of others? Are you willing to adapt or pretend to think the way things used to work will still be effective today? This is a great opportunity to really step up and realize that you have all this potential to be an amazing leader only if you identify the true reason for leading in the first place. For others. Not yourself. Do you have what it takes to be a Post-Pandemic Leader? This decision is within your control.
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Written By Chris Hulme ( aka – Coach Hulme ) #CoachHulme #ChrisHulme #TheHulme
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