Don't Call Me Boss.



I couldn't explain why I didn't like it. It just sounded wrong; it was fingernails on a chalkboard to my soul.

"Hey, Boss!"

"Don't call me that!"

"Why not?"

"...Because." 

Well, you are! I was told. It's a term of respect! Maybe to them.

But I don't like to be called Boss.

It's the connotation, really. Let's be honest - when anyone hears the word "Boss" they think...well...a not-so-great boss. I don't even like all of those girl posts about "Be a Boss!"

Nope.

I want to be a Leader.

What is a Boss?

They tell everyone what to do, and often not nicely. They micromanage. They know everything - or think they do. They live by rank and title. They want to stay your boss, with you under them, directing you only by authority. They don't care if you fear them, and therefore only tell them what they want to hear. They're in it for themselves.

So, what is a Leader? They give reasons and help you learn. They want you to be able to do it completely without them. They want to build you up. They want to empower you to be better than them. They are happy when you are happy and successful. They want you to respect them but rely on built trust and influence so that you can tell them whatever it is they need to hear. They're in it for you.

Don't call me Boss. It makes me afraid that maybe that's what I am, all I am.

If you must call me something other than my name, call me Fearless Leader. Because that's what I truly want to be.

Even if I may not have completely earned it yet, I'll strive for it.

Let's see the best in each other and call it out, shall we?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2023: Newness & Renewal

Image
  2023 was truly a beautiful year.  God had told me to be available this year, and He definitely did bring a lot of opportunities, along with new growth, new friends, new places...there was a breath of fresh air and peace this year, and such a reminder of God's goodness. Shall we jump into 2023? St. Mary Lake, Glacier National Park Adventures In January my brother and I explored Concrete City in Nanticoke, PA - in the cold and amongst snow flurries. Though each concrete home was built the same, the varying degrees of damage and graffiti made each building a unique exploration. In May we walked through the Chambersburg Mall, right before it was officially closed, and at that point it was all but abandoned though the music still played through the otherwise silent hallways.  Inside a house in Concrete City Not all the houses stand straight anymore An empty mall In the heat of July (90 degrees, to be exact) my mom and I spent the day in DC, walking at least 8.6 miles and having a good
Read more

Holy Fire

Without the fire we’ll never fly to the heart of heaven… Flames flicker Jumping through the darkness Unafraid To send sparks into the darkness. This fire, meant to refine, Can be painful sometimes But only at the first touch. Once t he flames consume the dross… Lay it all down for the heart of heaven… …It no longer hurts. Instead, it empowers. Only a life flamed by fire Is a life worth living. After all…only hot or cold, Never lukewarm. A Holy Fire is the only one That does not destroy. This fire brings joy everlasting. *This poem was written by inspiration from Jason Upton's song Burning in the Sky.   The words in italics are his lyrics, not my words!*
Read more

Hezekiah: Don't be selfish with blessings

Image
Yeah, if you’re saying “who?” I won’t hold it against you, since when God first put his name into my head, all I knew was that he was one of the many kings in the Old Testament, and that’s about it. But so you know, Hezekiah’s story is told in 2 Kings 18-21, 2 Chronicles 29-32, and Isaiah 36-39. He was a king in Judah for 29 years, beginning at the age of 25. The Bible says that no other kings of Judah were like him. He’s the guy that destroyed all shrines including the brazen serpent that had become an idol to the people. However, his end wasn’t as great as his beginning, as he became proud and selfish and his son Manasseh was a wicked king. So clearly, when God put that name into my head (day after day after day, might I add!) I read all about him and took notes and everything. I thought that would be enough. Nope. Hezekiah was still floating around in my brain. So as I prayed about what God wanted me to learn from this king, I finally got some answers and I’d like to shar
Read more