W09 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal

This week, I learned a lot about what it means to be a good leader, especially from a gospel perspective. The readings and videos focused on the importance of leading with humility, serving others, and staying true to good values.

One of the key ideas that stood out to me was "Leadership with a Small 'L'" from President Kim B. Clark. He talked about leading like Jesus Christ by serving, setting a good example, and showing love. This type of leadership is not about being in charge or getting recognition; it's about genuinely helping others and lifting them up. In my roles at church, I want to make sure I'm leading like this—caring more about the people I serve than anything else.

Another idea that hit home was Carly Fiorina’s point that leadership is about being capable, working well with others, and having strong character. She emphasized asking the right questions and focusing on teamwork. This made me think about how to be more curious and supportive, both in my consulting work and church.

I also liked the lesson from Jim Collins' "Good to Great" about getting "the right people on the bus" before worrying about setting big goals. It reminded me that having the right kind of people around you, those who share good values and are motivated to do their best, matters more than anything else. This applies to my YouTube work, too. I need to work with people who care about doing good things correctly.

Frank Levinson’s talk about hiring ethical people and making sure you’re surrounded by decent, honest folks really stuck with me. It reminded me that having people with good morals around is key, whether it’s in my business, YouTube channel, or church service.

Overall, I’m excited to put these lessons into practice, leading by serving, being humble, staying true to my values, and surrounding myself with good people. It’s all about becoming better so I can help others more effectively.

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