A Legacy of Leadership Story - Will You Have One?
Leadership
August 17, 2012
Deborah Parker
Chief Inspirer of The DPJ Training Group
Topics
development, family, Leadership, Legacy, military, story"Somebody needs to be in charge!" "Press on!" My Uncle Harris often advised me with those words in our discussions about family or work related matters. His words were rooted in wide, hard and celebrated stories of leadership, from which I learned much. The time to cement this legacy came on December 7, 2011 when the Lord took him home.
Many of us do think about 'what we will leave behind.' Whether its leaving a career, business or the finality of life; the question is did I make a discernible footprint? And of course with family and children we may ask, did I teach them something sustainable or what will they remember about me, my work, how I spent my time or who I helped; all important things to ponder. Click here to read full article.