I am a reluctant leader.
The only time in my life I WANTED to lead is when I was a drum captain in high school. It was something I worked hard to achieve. Passed that, I never wanted to lead again.
The last leadership role I had was a band booster president. It was hard work, but it highlighted why I disliked leading. The pettiness. Dealing with immaturity. Dealing with laziness. The lack of work ethic. When it comes down to it, I don’t have the patience to be a GOOD leader. I also don’t have the ability to lower my expectations. Despite this, people always turn to me to lead.
Recently, when I was finishing my bachelor’s degree, I had one group project. Somehow, I became the leader of that despite my expressing I would rather take a different role. I could have said no, but I also wanted to make sure we made an A on the project. Luckily, I was blessed with a capable, hard working group. We scored the highest on the project.
If I am being honest, I have always been a successful leader, but not without burning bridges and being disliked. I get results but at the expense of being liked. I might even say at the expense of being respected. I simply do not care about being liked. I care about results. That is why I am not a great leader.
What about you? Are you a leader or a follower?
Filthy Casual for Life 
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