1st Sgt. Allaina Rapps, fists bumps at award ceremony during COVID-19
Intentional LeadHERship By: Allaina Rapps
In full transparency, I never intended to become a leadHER. My plan was to get out of the military after my initial enlistment. However, in a blink of an eye and twenty years later, I still serve.
These intentional leaders saw my potential even when I couldn’t see it myself.
What changed?
A formal leader is appointed by position or title. An informal leader is someone you look up to or you want to emulate.
I experienced leaders who were intentional. Leaders that inspired me over time through action, deed and word. To inspire, you first have to aspire to be greater than you are today. Anyone can make a decision. But great leaders are self-aware and are intentional in thought and action, even faced with adversity.
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They mentored me through formal and informal leadership.
Their intentional leadership provided invaluable counsel throughout my career, so for that, I want to be intentional about equipping you with the very philosophies and lessons they provided me in developing my leadHERship.
