Today I had the opportunity to work with 30 County Commissioners from throughout the State of Georgia as they completed the Advanced Leadership Program at UGA in the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. These elected officials have chosen to continue their learning, that is remarkable to me, and they have rich histories to share. One of the key elements of my workshop today was to get them to share a peak experience that has profoundly shaped their life/leadership point of view. I heard some great stories.
A County Manager recalled how when he was a police officer he was confronted with a gunman who was at point blank range and disarmed him. He said the lesson was to always be aware of surroundings.
A 2 term Commissioner shared how he grew up as the only child of a single mother who was on welfare. His mother instilled in him the values that guides his work today.
A 1 term Commissioner told the class how the best job he never got, enabled him to finish college. If he had gotten that job at the furniture factory, he might still be there today, just like some of his friends.
What peak experiences have shaped your life/leadership point of view?
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