Pres. Samuelson

1. President Samuelson warned of the dangers of waiting to serve until you are less busy.  Describe how you will make yourself available to serve, even in the midst of a ever increasing schedule and responsibilities.

I think the best way to make yourself available to serve is to always have a mindset of service. If we have a mindset of service it doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing, you can always find opportunities to help those around you. I think another way is to always make time to do nothing, make time for yourself, and to connect with yourself. I think this is important for keeping things in perspective.

1. President Samuelson shared an important lesson he learned about making assignments in his role as an Elders Quourm President.  Please identify what you believe made the difference in the outcome he described going from having to complete the assignment himself to having others take accountability.  How will you apply this concept to leadership roles you have in the future.

I think accountability is huge. You can't do everything for everyone for the sake of the project; sometimes you have to let things fall or fail a bit in order for people to learn and to take responsibility. You can't babysit the consequences for a job well done or a job failed, for the sake of the individual involved, sometimes you have to let consequences take their natural course. I can apply this to my leadership roles in the future as a mother; you teach children the correct principles, you help lead them and guide them and help them see the consequences, good or bad, of their decisions, and sometimes you let them fall a little bit to learn the consequences of their actions. Easier said than done I bet. haha.