Before I get to the quote, I would just like to say, that about a year ago, I faced an issue where I wasn't sure if my leadership abilities were being recognized.
What got me through it is that I recognized that anyone else who is elected leader had to have been elected for a reason. Whether it is that person's abilities to lead a group of people, their skills in the subject area, or simply their vibrant personality, there has to be a reason.
Secondly, I believe someone posted, "You don't have to have a title to lead". You can be a leader in the little things. Leaders make sure that their opinion is heard. They make sure that the herd is going in the direction that achieves the greater good, and if it isn't, then you do something about it.
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Originally Posted by davidthefat
edit: Would you find it rude if a Junior ran against you for a leadership position if you were a Senior? I am not sure if this guy is going to run again, but he was the programming leader this year, but I pretty ended up being "the" programmer...
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And now I will address this issue. This year, we had a rising sophomore run for the position of VP, a position that has seen only rising Juniors and Seniors. She ran against rising juniors and seniors, and she won. I don't not know what the people who ran against her felt, but I do not believe "rude" would've been an emotion. But above all, I feel that the most deserving person received the job.
Secondly, last year, I ran for the position of President, and I did not win. I went through a rough period where I considered some extremity courses that included rebelling or other nonsense, but ultimately I choose to support my team and the new president, and I am glad that I choose that position.
I encourage you to support your team and whatever decision the majority makes. Becoming president or whatever is just a title, and if you feel that you are giving 100% into leading your team in the right direction, then you'll find that people will automatically look to you for leadership.
- Sunny