[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=””][fusion_text]‘Leadership’ is a word that can have several different meanings for different people, and the specifics of the role change depending on the context in which it lies. A leader is a person who transforms a complex and diverse group of people into an effective team. Through a combination of personality and authority, a leader pushes their group towards achieving common goals in such a way that everyone is operating at their best. Ultimately, this is the type of leader I hope to be someday; someone who empowers individuals to connect and come together as a group to achieve a common goal while unleashing their maximum potential.
As a Leader In Field Training (LIFT), my assumption was that the managers would manage and I would simply be around the office to help everything run more smoothly. However, during the Energy Specialists’ training week, I realized that my position would require more. l attended a presentation at our office and someone asked a complex question that no one could answer. The room was silent, and all eyes fell on me. I realized at that moment that the role I would be playing this summer was much greater than what I had done last year as an Energy Specialist. Instead of going out on Green House Calls, I was going to be organizing them. Instead of being on a single team, I was going to be supporting a group. Instead of being a helping hand, I was going to be a leader.
As the week went on, I had more leadership responsibilities pile on. I helped the Energy Specialists learn and I helped the managers with their numerous tasks. I’ve learned that flexibility is the most important trait of a good leader. I am now able to adapt to fill any role that is needed to help everything run smoothly. As I help our Energy Specialists gain the skills they need to be successful this summer, Rising Sun has helped me gain the leadership skills I need to be a successful leader for years to come.
Written by: Thomas McMaster
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