Expanded Roles

Gains continue to take place at the Y. I eat, I lift more, I push the pain barrier, and I see results when I walk by a mirror. I have no need to gloat since I am chasing powerlifting numbers for the most part, but it is nice that I am seeing results-- others are noticing as well. I seem to have an expanded family at the Y, and everyone likes having my advice and positive reinforcement. I have befriended some of the largest lifters, and those that are new look to me as a mentor. I have to keep going as my leadership is growing. My master plan will take effect as a servant-leader that will someday be in charge of it all.

I should know leadership, I have a master's degree in it! I work from the bottom-up, although I make friends with those at every level. I gather support, and make others feel better about themselves and their goals. I want everyone in the Y to lift better-- we have a common goal to get stronger and look better. This takes a long time to accomplish, so everyone needs to know that they have support in their dedication. The sacrifices made are worthwhile. Validating someone's goals feels good for them and for you. I have always crossed boundaries and genres to connect people and have them understand that what they are doing is important.

Here is the reveal for those that do not read my other blogs.

I am a professional musician. I play an average of 6 musicals each year, and at least that many gigs in a professional wedding band. I do twice as many benefit volunteer gigs for organizations each year as well. I have taught private music lessons for over 12 years, and have taught groups for half that time. I teach ballroom dance classes and private lessons-- I am in my 7th year of doing this. I have degrees in theatre, music and leadership. I have a deep science background. I have been a jack-of-all-trades for years with carpentry, painting, cleaning, and teaching. Oh yeah, I also lift like an animal, and have been bodybuilding on and off for over 16 years. 

In other words, I have been there and done that. I know people-- I know how to handle different personalities and walks of life. I am a chameleon that can fit into any situation. My goal is to help people, and I hope to convey that however I can. This is leadership. 

So my goal for my leadership at the Y is to know and support everyone as I continue to make gains. My body will represent applied knowledge, and if that brings people in, my intellect will then keep them. I am here to connect others...and lift. 

We all have goals.

To the Highlands!