Everyday Leadership

Aubrey Rakers, Southwestern Area Vice President

When people hear the word leadership, they often think of executives, officers, or people in positions of power. Although leadership is certainly important in the business world, it goes far beyond titles and positions. Leadership is practiced in everyday life. In fact, some of the most meaningful leadership comes from small, consistent actions that influence the life of those around you!

Everyday leadership is about the choices you make, your attitude, and the way you treat others. Everyone has the opportunity to be a leader. Here are some simple ways you can show leadership in your life:

Encouragement:
Kindness and support can go a long way. Encouraging peers who are struggling shows that you care and can give them the motivation they need.

Initiative: 
Leaders take every opportunity that they can to succeed. Practice that by being the first person to raise your hand in class discussions or volunteering first for a task.

Reliability: 
Following through with your commitments can build trust with others. When people know they can trust you, they see you as a leader.

Positivity: 
Lead every day with a positive attitude to boost your mood and to inspire others to have a better day, as well.

These may seem like small tasks, but together, they help you lead others to feel supported and motivated. Leadership isn’t always about leading a group, but making a positive difference in someone’s life.

In FBLA and everyday life, practice leadership to grow yourself, make friends, and inspire the people around you. You don’t need a title to be a leader, you just need to be willing to take action!

- Aubrey Rakers, Southwestern Area Vice President