I tried my best. And God helped me.

I think cold belongs on the Poles.

I see work for what it is, not what it is often aspirationally touted to be. I’m not out to prove anything or impress anybody, so I am free to leave when I need or want to. I know Who/where I come from, and I know where my loyalties lie (hint: it’s not my employer).

A mixture, as we all are in some capacity (parent, older sibling, boss, expert, etc.) But I wouldn’t call myself a leader by nature or habit because leading (and more to the point dealing with people) is stressful! 😄. And I’ve always found it’s not my strong suit. I will help out whenever possible, but stepping into a role that requires having the weight of so many people’s lives on my shoulders, that level of responsibility is not for me. There is a unique combination of competence, willingness and drive that not everyone will have. I’m happy (and grateful) to leave it to those more capable (and willing). Not everyone can deal with the politics that comes with leading, and not everyone is meant to (and I’d argue not everyone should, considering the very high stakes).