We succeeded again. Most likely everyone reading this has input over 60 hours again this week. Near the end of the week, I felt like Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalban) from Fantasy Island saying, “Smiles everyone, smiles.” I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by so many amazing leaders within our states and beyond. I reflected back on this and thought about my own leadership path. Leadership takes on many faces and those who make it look easy are the ones putting in the most effort. Since it is Friday, I will share some advice from my experiences and hopefully put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
· Always have a smile on your face – maybe it is being lazy because it takes less muscles to smile so conserve your strength.
· Each moment will pass but always give your all to finding solutions and helping others.
· Breathe – think – then respond.
· Surround yourself with others who are better than yourself – they will raise you up and challenge you to be a better person and a better leader.
· Laugh….that’s all, just save some time every day to laugh.
· Focus on solutions not on the problems.
· And for goodness sake – sometimes you have to make your own rules.
Take care everyone and have an amazing weekend.
-Lisa Shimkat, State Director
