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True north

  • Writer: CDT 1C ACOB JOHN DAVID R.
    CDT 1C ACOB JOHN DAVID R.
  • Feb 15, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 17, 2023


What stands out about the leaders you see around you? Is it their drive? What is driving them? Perhaps you believe these leaders have an influence. innate ability to make good decisions and win people over. This Nothing could be further from the truth. There is, in fact, no such thing as an Leader in an instant. Instead, becoming a leader is a lifelong journey. through life's peaks and valleys as you face numerous trials and tribulations tribulations. Keeping your authenticity will be crucial during these times. The most difficult challenge you will ever face. So, how do leaders accomplish this?

They start by asking themselves, "What is my life story? " When you ask yourself this question, you can begin to delve deeply into comprehension and Creating a framework for your story. You will eventually discover your calling to lead. authentically and stay true to your True North. To put it another way, Leaders are genuine individuals who are driven to serve others and ensure their success. That they reach their full potential. Consider the following example: Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks, used his life story to define his company.

Schultz and his family were living in the federally protected area when he was seven years old. Bayview Housing Projects in Brooklyn, New York, which are subsidized. During that time, His father was a delivery driver at the time and slipped on a sheet of ice. and sprained his ankle. As a result, his father's job and all of the family's assets were lost. healthcare benefits. Workers' compensation did not exist at the time. His mother was unable to return to work because she was seven months pregnant. The family had nothing, so they had to borrow money. Bill collectors were avoided.


Schultz vowed that if he saw his parents struggle, he would do things differently. He never had the opportunity. He had no idea he would be held accountable for 140,000 employees work in 11,000 stores worldwide. Schultz's childhood experiences inspired him to establish Starbucks as the first American corporation company to provide part-time employees with access to health insurance

Working as few as twenty hours per week is possible.


Schultz attributes his life story to providing him with the impetus to establish one of the most successful businesses in the last twenty-five years. At the end of the day, genuine leaders do not exist. They are not concerned with money or success; instead, they feel compelled to assist others. Others, and they rely on their own experiences to guide their decisions.[1]



 
 
 

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