Regular classroom instruction can only go so far in teaching and forming us. As a student, I find that there are certain professors whose teaching I really enjoy. But it is never enough to sit in a classroom with them. I want to get to know them. Find out how they handle situations that arise in their lives. I want to “do life” with them. The same is true of certain mentors that have been in my life. Reading a book or going to a seminar/conference is never enough.
That leads me to my second point. Life is a learning lab. Everyday, we encounter situations that teach us something. What is sad is that so often those things are overlooked because we just take them for granted. Or maybe we have no one to share them with. Or maybe we are afraid of being too authentic. I’m talking about things like a walk on the beach, a powerful conversation, playtime with your kids, etc. I’m talking about life. Not special events – just life. We need to be more intentional about capturing these moments and sharing them in community. Allow our friends and those we lead to benefit from those experiences.
So that is why this blog is called “Leadership on the Go.” “Leadership” – because I believe leaders are not just born, but are made. “On the go” because the lessons and thoughts conveyed here are going to be the result of my observations about my life experiences combined with anyone else’s comments on the same or similar experiences. Let’s have community. Let’s grow together. The world is crying out for great leaders, so it’s time to rise up and be counted!
