lead or follow?
By sminut13
@sminut13 (1783)
Singapore
April 25, 2008 5:03am CST
well, which are you? a leader or follower? for me, i am quite a laidback person and tend not to stress out easily. i don't really like to think too much. hehe thus i prefer listening to others who give me instructions and i do as they say.
not really a good trait of course though it just depends on individuals. but necessary and useful too as not all can be headstrong. and in jobs, this can be a good quality at times.
thus, i would categorise myself as a follower.
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3 responses
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
25 Apr 08
I am both, one must be flexible. I have been told that I take direction well, however I also lead well. I usually keep a cool head and do my best with what ever situation I am in.
Ainge
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
26 Apr 08
I have had the fortune of working in a kitchen since I was 9 years old, this brings humility of learning to submit but also learning to lead.
My son has severe epilepsy, so with the medical issues I have learned to keep calm during an emergency.
Thank you for your compliments. You are a leader in your own way, don't sell yourself short.
Ainge
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
25 Apr 08
yes true, one must be flexible. you're really impressive. an admirable trait to have in oneself. i wish i was more like you. i can lead only if i feel that others are not trying or not doing though i'll be feeling awkward too at times. thanks so much for responding.
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@paid2write (5201)
•
25 Apr 08
You probably do much better in the workplace than I do because I don't take orders or instructions easily. I prefer to do things my own way. I have been in a job where I had to give orders and instructions but I did not like doing that either.
I think I am very independent and like to be in control of my own life rather than follow other people. I like to make my own decisions and form my own opinions.
@agfarm (930)
• United States
25 Apr 08
I'm really Corn-Fused!
I have my Moments when I could lead a whole army through the FIRE , and then I have my moments......when I follow.
I think it might be my shadow " Sam " She's a Leader , sometimes I just have to follow her , because she'll keep me safe!
She's a Warrior , I know She'll never fail Me.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
25 Apr 08
i guess i will do much better in the workplace though i don't know since i have never worked you could say. immediately after school, i became a stay at home mum so i don't really know but looking at situations at home, i think i'll do well there.
it's good to be independent i feel, probably because i'm not. i really admire those who're able to speak out. thanks for responding.
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@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
25 Apr 08
don't worry agfarm, this happens. in school, this happened to me too though i definitely didn't feel like i led an army. hehe wow so you have a shadow huh, cool. grins. but like ainge said, it's good to be flexible and be a bit of both. thanks so much for responding.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
for me a good leader is the one who knows how to follow too. if you are a good follower then you can be a good leader as well. i am a very patient follower so now that i am a mom i am also a good leader. and if you are a good follower you know the feeling of it and can be a good leader if you are insensitive to others feelings
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
26 Jun 08
wow, i never really thought of it in this way. thanks so much. now that i think of it, i somehow find it to be true. people appreciate rulers who know how to appreciate the common people as well. when i read your post, somehow an example of a king and his people came to my mind. it can be applicable in that case as well. thanks so much for responding.
