Expectations...

Expectations... as you progress through life this word can be your friend or nemesis. Expectations of people, places, situations, yourself... how many have actually been fulfilled versus not? The saying "expect nothing and you will never be disappointed" is one that I heard many years ago and have applied to countless situations, but not with a negative connotation since I am a positive-thinker and choose to believe in the good of others, myself, and the universe.

My expectations of the Leadership course are that Ernest and my classmates will provide information, insights, conversational points of views, and experiences that may provoke me to look at situations differently than I currently view them and to make a positive impact on me as an individual which will then extend to those with whom I come into contact.

In the June 2009 issue of Entrepreneur magazine, they listed what they consider the top ten best business quotes of all time; two of which resonate with me. The first is from Coco Chanel: "Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." The second is from Ingvar Kamprad (Ikea): "If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example." If I merge the two of these quotes, it would sum up what I believe makes a good leader - or just a good person. Do your best, do not be afraid and always, always, do the right thing. In doing so, others will take notice, have respect and hopefully follow.