The story I selected happens to be the first one in the book, “The Secret of Happiness is Something to Do” written by John Burroughs. In this passage John Burroughs shares his conviction that happiness comes from doing work that one loves, that keeps one busy and content, and that gives one’s life purpose and …
The story of Eddie Rickenbacker’s survival from the plane crash in October 1942 and subsequent three weeks at sea is a compelling tale of leadership in the midst of a very uncertain circumstance (Watson, 1951, pg. 62-68). While he and […]
I chose John Henry Newman’s “Lead, Kindly Light…the Night is Dark, and I am Far from Home” in Part 2 for this assignment (Watson, 1951, p. 39-44). The leadership lesson I took from this reading was: leaders who experience trials can grow a greater faith and therefore a greater impact on the lives of others. […]
The results of the surveys were eye-opening. I learned that other people see many more leadership traits in me than I see in myself because I still struggle to see myself as a leader in the traditional sense. However, listening and awareness are two of the 10 traits of a Servant Leader identified by Spears …
In John Burroughs story, ‘The Secret to Happiness is Something To Do,’ he practically relays the message of the story in the title itself. John argues that ‘the best thing for a man is that which keeps the currents going – the physical, the moral, the intellectual currents going… Take away the occupation of all […]
In order to be an effective leader, it is always very helpful to pause, reflect, and take an inventory of one’s skills and effectiveness. These leadership questionnaires were useful tools with which to do this and provided a well rounded […]
I really appreciated Daniel’s blog post on the story “Seneca” in Light from Many Lamps. I can resonate with the story and also Daniel’s comment on God knowing what is best for us and sometimes how it causes us to step outside of our comfort zone. Recently, as a leader I was faced with a […]
It has been so inspiring to read your blogs this week, as you engage deeply with the readings in both of our texts! I now have access to all of your blogs and have left comments for most of you. If you haven’t yet received posts on your blog from me, you should have feedback by early next […]
Light From Many Lamps – Part 1 B, I really appreciated your reflection and I can appreciate your current challenges. “This story served as a reminder that a leader does not lose hope.” Thank you for sharing this great reminder. I needed it today! Hope is a priceless resource which can’t be bought but needs …
Continue reading “Response to B121: Light From Many Lamps – Part 1”
Taking time to read these stories, reflect on their significance and, with encouragement from the assignment instructions, to savour the content of the first two sections of Lillian Eichler Watson’s Light from Many Lamps (1951) has been a sweet, serene, refreshing experience. The ability of stories to help us see beyond our current situation is …