Expectations

At this point in my life, I'm having to do alot of public speaking. Every week, soon to be twice a week, I get to stand before about 60 people and speak. Other than singing or showing up in your underwear, public speaking is probably one of the most dreaded activities that most people face. Why is that? Everyone's looking at you. You're heart is racing and you just want to go and hide somewhere....but you don't want them to know you're scared....so you focus on not looking scared....but NO I need to concentrate on what I'm saying...OH did that guy just yawn....they all just wish I would shut up...did I remember to zip my pants when I went to the bathroom....and you get the point. So, let's take the worst case scenario and say that ALL of this stuff is true...they DO want you to just shut up. So what? Someone thought enough about what you had to say to ask you to speak....so WHAT?

It's no difference in leadership. You have expectations. You're teammates have expectations. The people above you have expectations. You can either meet them, exceed them, or fall flat on your face. SO WHAT?! You have influence for a reason. So don't be crippled by the fear that controls 98% of average people. Remember these words........SO WHAT!?!