The Game of Leadership
To be considered a “gamer” you must invest a considerable amount of time in game play (more precisely, video games). Gamers pride themselves on their dedication to their chosen game, their singular focus and hours of attention to the matter/objective. While gaming can be brushed off as a hobby and one that interferes with getting one’s job done, there are several traits of the gamer that can benefit association leaders. Gamers possess:
1. Persistence. Gamers understand that even if you are a natural, you cannot expect to master any game the first time out. You will fail. That’s okay. But failure does not mean that you cannot achieve mastery. Mastery is achieved through time and devotion. A willing to try, try again goes along way towards success. Even after you master the game, sometimes you will have a bad experience. Things will not go as planned, you will feel like you are starting over. That’s okay, too as long as you come back with more determination. Read the rest of this entry »
