Posts Tagged ‘FFA’
Profits in Volunteerism
Since I was raised as a 4-Her and FFA member on a farm, I’ve always thought volunteerism was just what you did. I don’t really remember a time in my life when I didn’t volunteer for something, nor can my husband. After all, that’s how most things get done in rural communities, right? While traveling…
Read MoreLeadership in the Rear View Mirror
Taking a look in the rear view mirror, the leadership lessons from FFA have become clearer, reports Michele Payn in reflection about FFA. For example: Follow your passion. It’s the single most valuable life rule FFA taught me. Expect to be bored, unhappy or unsatisfied if you don’t. OR –
Leadership is influence. John Maxwell said it; I learned it the hard way. Leadership is not she who speaks the most eloquently, he with the most friends – it’s about moving people in a singular direction. If you can’t successfully influence others, you can’t lead – regardless of the title on your business card.
Building Young People
This past week (and month) has been consumed by our county fair. Show day is always a special day for those of us who grew up on a halter. Getting the fairgrounds ready (through a $2 million capital campaign) has taken me offline for the last few weeks. As I walk the barns, it’s rewarding…
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