On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 the #DareToBe Tweetchat hosted by Andrea Sanchez (@asanchez16) took place on Twitter.
The #DareToBe topic was LEADERSHIP
The following are Andrea’s ten questions and my answers.
Q1: What image comes to mind when you think of leadership? #DareToBe
A1. All those soldiers, sailors, and airmen on D-DAY. Doing it because it had to get done. All Leaders! #DareToBe
Q2: List three words to describe a leader. #DareToBe
A2. Follower. Maker. Builder. #DareToBe
Q3: What are some common leadership myths? #DareToBe
A3. Biggest Myth: They are all things to all people. Know all. Be all. #DareToBe
Q4: You need _______________ to be a leader. #DareToBe
A4. You need to NOT be afraid to be a GREAT FOLLOWER to be a leader. #DareToBe
Q5: Give a current example of leadership in action that you witnessed. #DareToBe
A5. The first time my Platoon Leader (an officer) jumped in to help every member of the platoon finish their respective foxhole. #DareToBe
Q6: What are some ways we show leadership that we may take for granted? #DareToBe
A6. Ensuring we let others enjoy their time in the spotlight for a job well done. #DareToBe
Q7: Are you a leader? Explain why/why not. #DareToBe
A7. I am because others say I am. I am NOT because I still have so much to learn, experience, and share. #DareToBe
Q8: What are some reasons people use to say they’re not leaders? #DareToBe
A8. They lack experience, the title, and most sadly they ask “who will follow me?” #DareToBe
Q9: Leadership is defined in different ways. How can we help others acknowledge that they’re leaders? #DareToBe
A9. Ask them if they share well with others? If they do they are leaders. Yes, it is that simple. #DareToBe
Q10: Tomorrow I will dare to lead by ________________. #DareToBe
A10. encouraging others to step and take the reins #DareToBe
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