Surprise! You're a Leader! Three Leadership Lessons.

Leader: (n) a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.
Something I have been noticing more and more are little comments that people make that indicate to me that they view me in some ways as a leader.  Example: Teach me to...
Whether it is cooking, applying makeup, proper skin care or anything else I have learned how to do well.

It is an exciting feeling because I would like to be a good leader, and I feel that I am developing the qualities of a good leader.  It is nice to get positive affirmation of that.

The three lessons I have learned of leadership over the years are:

1. Good Leaders are in the front lines.
• I learned this from several history lessons in school.  It's been a while, so I don't remember which leaders did this.  For some reason I think of Napoleon, Alexander the Great and George Washington.
• Anything you ask other people to do, you have to be willing to do.
2. Good Leaders make others feel good about themselves

3. Good Leaders are good listeners
• We all know that person who is in a leadership position where it goes to their head and they only listen to their own ideas.  It is really frustrating to "follow" these people.  Not only does listening to people develop trust and rapport which is important for successful leadership, one person does not have all of the awesome ideas.  As you listen you get access to a database to a treasure trove of ideas.

A good rule to follow is "But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant."

Fondue and Facials

For a little while I've had this idea that I wanted to do Fondue and Facials. I had a couple obstacles that I had to overcome.

1. I don't have a fondue pot.
• I found a really awesome recipe for chocolate fondue without the pot. 
2. I live at home so I had to coordinate with my parents for scheduling.
• My parents and I had a "business meeting" where we talked about scheduling and what days would be opportune for doing parties.
3. I don't know who to invite.
• I made a post on Facebook and tagged a couple friends I thought might be interested (about seven friends)

The idea for Fondue and Facials was based on the premise that I wanted to throw parties that I would be excited about.  I wanted to have fun whether I was making money or not.  (Although it is more fun when I'm making money too ☺)