Are leaders born or built?
I have been struggling a lot with what it means to be a leader lately. I had this grand idea when I accepted a director position that I would have the chance to really make a difference, to help associates grow and learn then way that I was able to, and to hopefully give opportunities to people who deserved it. I wanted to be in an environment where I could create a home, a place that people actually liked going during their days, and I wanted to create the best conditions I could for my associates so in turn they would do the same for my residents. So what happens when your grand plans don’t go, well, according to plan? I have always been told that leadership is about unlocking people’s potential to become better. I believe that this is true, but on the flip side of that, what happens when no matter your effort, someone does not seem to improve or take the reins and step up? Does this reflect on you and your leadership or is it simply that someone is no...