Wk3 Reading: Art of Possibility
It’s a
bit scary how much this book is speaking to me, it relates to the moments in my life
that are occurring right now. The letter Georgina wrote to Zander in Chapter 5
stood out to me the most. She explains in her letter how her set back with her
seating arrangements changed from a disappointment to a winning situation. I
too can relate to Georgina. For the past 6 years I held the Program Chair
position for my school. Changes in my workplace took place where I no longer
was holding this position. As some of you may know, I was demoted to the lead
instructor position and my ego was a bit wounded. My campus president at the
time explained to me how there is good in change and that a setback in life is
never a bad thing. As days went by I was sad and bitter but than I began to
realize that titles didn’t make me, I can still continue to lead and I still
had a voice which can be heard- program head or not. Just like Georgina and her position
in the orchestra, I too came to the realization with the help of my campus
president that I still mattered and made a difference.
“…A
leader does not need a podium; she can be sitting quietly on the edge of any
chair, listening passionately and with commitment, fully prepared to take up
the baton.” -
Benjamin
Zander
