I don’t see myself as a leader anymore as I have stepped back and I am leading a recluse lifestyle currently. My days are my own and I don’t answer to anyone or have to lead a team to success.
I used to be a leader. Working at the university, I had staff who directly reported to me. I think I was a good leader at that time. At least no complaints and the team was motivated and did well.
Later, I was a Fashion Editor and there I had people I could rely on to do the things that needed to get done. Problems of the tech nature were handed over to someone else to handle! Someone who knew what they were doing. I don’t have anyone who can help me with it anymore. Handling tech stuff is now my own thing and it is a headache and a half but I am learning and I also have a student I call on to help me when help is needed.
I would say that I was a good leader and motivator. My diligence at organization, delegating, and troubleshooting helped to keep everything running smoothly. Staff members were basically happy and so I would say that I have good leadership skills. However, now I would turn it down in a heartbeat if it was offered to me on a gold platter! The stress levels were high and bringing calm to chaos was part of the job description. Nothing for me these days. I love my low-key lifestyle and I have enough stress as it is.
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