This week's lecture by Brother Jeffrey Hill was really interesting as he talked mostly about being a leader as a husband/father and wife/mother. I was happy that he emphasized equal partnership in marriage. It made sense when he said that in the world people see the husband as the more dominant one when in reality it should be equal between the wife and mother. We are to be partners with one common goal. As a family, we should look after each memeber of the family and include them in making goals. This was actually emphasized in the book I read, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Stephen Covey said that we should have a family mission statement and when making this, everyone in the family should contribute. The family is the central team of our lives so we have to make it the best situation we can be leading the other members.
I believe that one of the biggest parts of being a leader in general and in families is to lead by example. I am the youngest and so I've seen all my six sisters grow up, with five of them married and those five having kids. I'm so thankful to be able to see what they've done in their lives so I can learn what works and what doesn't. In addition, I strive to be an example to my sisters and all my nieces and nephews. If they see what I do is working, they will hopefully follow my lead. I'm so thankful for the central unit of the family - it's something that is essential in life and you always feel comfortable when you're home. I'm excited to be able to spend eternity with my family.
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