Leaders

Growing up I always tried to hang around the popular kids. It was just always something about them. Thinking back I don\’t think I like it because everyone wanted to be around them, but I think I was more amazed at how they got people to do things for them, and with them.

As I got older I paid a lot of attention to the person who was in charge. I could be at a seminar, and instead of JUST listening to the speaker, I would be looking at the *behind the scenes* people who are actually RUNNING the show. I would glance around the room and figure out whose who, and then ask myself………… how can I someday be down? I would wonder how did they get these people to believe in THIS SEMINAR? How do they know that the people working for them are not fake and two faced? How did they pack this place? How did they find people who are willing to work on the same team with the same goals?

Tonight I was watching Bishop Eddie Long for bible class on Streamingfaith.com. I listened to his message, but I watched him closely almost like I was studying him. When it was offering time, he went over to his musicians and watched them play. At some point in him watching them, he did this hand motion for THEM to go higher, and THEY DID IT. AHHH I was amazed. I love how people pay attention to their Leader. They know him, they know what he likes and what he dislikes. It was amazing because he had been standing over them for sometime, and it seemed as if they were looking around the Church, and just doing their jobs, but when he motioned for them to go higher, they all knew what time it was, and they ALL went higher.

Same with my Pastor, he has this certain look on his face and his leaders all know what time it is. They all know what that look means. My Pastor is so funny. I know its just me, but I can\’t help it, while people are doing this and doing that, I\’m studying the Leader. I want to see how he/she runs their operation.

When my store manager Ms. Debbie comes in @ 7am. For some reason I always look at my watch to see if she\’s on time, and then I always study her face to see what she\’s looking at. She always comes in and looks around the store and she is walking to her office. I study her to a tee. In my mind I\’m like………….momma is here and she\’s checking the store to see if her kids cleaned up last night, stocked the shelves, cleaned the floors, and put the carts are in their place. And when she see\’s something that displeases her, it shows in her face she\’ll jump on her walkie and let it be known. LOL

And for all of what I\’ve learned, and WILL ALWAYS WANT AND CONTINUE to learn. I am that Leader today. In many ways. First of all starting with Neisha. Had I been having all those wild parties, and hanging out drinking all night. Ain\’t no telling what my daughter would be doing now. When God told me enough was enough. He didn\’t have to tell me twice. At my job. When my line is 15 people deep, and those people are saying to themselves, I ain\’t coming here any more these are are ridiculous. When they are saying to each other, when is this line going to move, when they are whispering, what is taking so long. As a Leader when its my turn to service them one on one. I know its my chance to WIN them back. As a Leader its my job to give them ME, to make them smile again, and to Thank them for shopping @ Walmart. To make them feel valued. When they chose to get in line, they chose me, and this is what I know. They are looking for me to be friendly, to have a warm spirit, and to show appreciation for them shopping with us today. I understand that. I lovingly give them that. And lastly to apologize for the long lines * if any*.

I realize that I have this same effect on people. I can go to work tomorrow and say to 30 people. Look January 17, 2009 lets all meet @ Red Lobster @ 5;00 pm for dinner. Before they say yes to me. They\’re going to go over in their heads.

• Is Lacrease *good people*?
• Is she trust worthy of showing up?
• Would this be a good experience with her?

And based on the person that THEY PERSONALLY know me to be, that\’s how they are going to base their answer upon showing up.

Another thing that\’s VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY important to me. At work, I speak to everyone. I\’m just friendly like that. But my personal circle of friends is 2. Margie, and Debra are my #1 gurls. When we talk, we talk deep. We talk about God, love, relationships, taking trips, men, everything. When we talk, we don\’t worry about anything getting out. We never share our information with others. We are friends, and that\’s probably what connected us. The fact that we\’re so private.

One day I want to meet Tyler Perry. I want to walk around with him in his world all day and watch how he does things. I want to be under his * umbrella* with his staff and watch him lead. He is one of the best. I\’m still praying for that day. … With God all things are possible!

Lacrease

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