Girl Scout camp Sunday morning
Generally, you won’t find me at the front of a group giving speeches or just talking. Up until now, I’ve avoided the spotlight. A little part of me felt like I didn’t deserve to be in the spotlight. I am working on that little part.
Here’s how.
I became a Girl Scout leader. I didn’t mean to. I’m always comfortable being the assistant, the supporting person, the one who anticipates the leader’s needs. Unfortunately, when my daughter’s Girl Scout troop formed last school year, our leader ran into difficulties and stepped down. Because I had the most freedom and flexibility due to my schedule and my responsibilities, the other co-leaders asked me to be the leader while they remained co-leaders.
With my planning and organizational skills, it was easy to be the head person. Then, I got up in front of the troop and their parents a few times and realized that public speaking wasn’t so hard.
This weekend, I joined 18 other leaders and a few parents for my Outdoor Training for Girl Scouts. I haven’t camped since my time as a Junior and Cadette, and camping is not my first choice. I do love the outdoors. So, off I went to learn some new skills with 19 other strangers.
Along the way, I realized what it means to be a leader. To tell people I am a “Girl Scout leader.” Being a leader is like being a teacher with the classroom being everywhere. It’s also like being a coach. I don’t do the activities. The girls do the activities, they do them together, and they take the lead wherever appropriate. As our girls get older, they’ll take over more responsibility for choosing the activities.
I’m glad I stepped up to be a leader. I’m getting stretched in new ways this year.
I will come by and visit sometime this week, and I usually pin or tweet them out so we can all get a little bit more exposure for all of our hard work!!
Because I love meeting new people and sharing, this post is linked to:
Mama Moments Monday, The Gathering Spot
It is a really important role to take. I was a girl scout leader for 7 years until our troop disband. It is a difficult and rewarding task to undertake. I wish you all the best of luck.
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Yes, being a Girl Scout leader is hard work but it is so worth it! I love that my daughter loves being a scout and that we get the extra opportunity to spend time together!
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I bet you are an AWESOME leader! I am glad you have found this leadership role fulfilling!
To me, you are a natural born leader, IMO. See how you run your link-up hops, they are well organized and always present. I wanted to let you know, your pin of my Smoothie Jumpstart diet has given me a lot of traffic. Thank you very very much.
Sheila
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Thank you! I have a lot of fun promoting the posts, and I always feel bad if I can’t spend the time commenting and sharing because life is a little crazy for whatever reason.
Love the diversity of topics the Motivational Monday linkup always brings!
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I loved girl scouts as a kids. I wonder if my daughter will be into it…
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I was a Girl Scout way back in the late 70’s/early 80’s. It’s different than I remembered. I love the focus on encouraging girls to do their best and have a space of their own. So many women in public positions today were Girl Scouts. I think all of the women astronauts were Girl Scouts.
You are a great leader and this is a good way for you to stretch and grow and be an example to your daughter on women and leadership.
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Thank you! I never thought of myself as a leader before. I just did things. I hope my daughter learns to be a leader; I can see the potential in her.
I am glad you stepped up and used your great skills to lead the girl scout troop. It is a good lesson for the girls in the troop for you to step up and go for it.
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Thank you! I’m meeting some amazing women and girls through Girl Scouts.