It's official - the our sorority's Executive Council was voted into office tonight. I am now the first Vice President, or the President of the Programming Council. This means I will be leading the other committee in my sorority and serving as a liaison between them and EC. I have to admit, I am REALLY excited... but it's made me think a lot about the influence I wish to have on the girls in my chapter.
You see... I can be a woman of influence, but with that influence comes wisdom and responsibility. This may sound cocky or arrogant, but it's not meant to be. Every leader holds some sort of respect or power that must be used wisely - and if that influence is not used correctly... the whole chapter will eventually will be affected. As the first Vice President of the my chapter, I will hold a large amount of power that has been entrusted to me by my sisters. I hope that my position will allow me to serve the chapter in a positive way, and that I will not overstep my boundaries as a leader.
"A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position."
-John Maxwell
I like this quote because it turns the focus away from the office I am about to hold, and it focuses the vision on my passion instead. Titles aren't important, it's the motivation to lead that drives the leader (to good, hopefully!) In order to keep my motivation and passion "good" I must make my mission bigger than myself and enlist the help of those greater than I.
2 comments:
Congratulations on your election! Also I really liked your post, and your quote!
As a fellow greek student I am glad that you received enough votes to have a position in your chapter. I wish that all officers of greek organizations took their responsibility as serious as you do.
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