Leadership Lessons from an Unlikely Source: The Easter Egg Hunt

Good day, dear reader. Today, I want to share a story from my past that taught me a valuable lesson about leadership. It’s a tale that involves a sunny afternoon, a gaggle of eager children, and a garden full of hidden Easter eggs. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of tea, and let’s dive in.

The Stage is Set

It was a bright and cheerful Easter Sunday, many moons ago. My grandchildren, along with their friends, were gathered in our backyard, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. The annual Easter egg hunt was about to begin.

The Unexpected Challenge

As the elder of the family, I was in charge of hiding the eggs. However, this year, I decided to add a twist. I placed a golden egg, the ‘prize egg’, in a particularly challenging spot. The child who found this egg would be crowned the champion of the hunt.

The Hunt Begins

With the blow of a whistle, the children scattered, their laughter filling the air. They darted around the garden, under bushes, behind trees, their little hands reaching out to grab the colorful eggs.

The Lesson Unfolds

As the hunt progressed, I noticed something interesting. One of my grandsons, Tommy, was not just hunting for eggs. He was helping the younger children, guiding them to spots where he had spotted eggs, and even boosting them up to reach eggs hidden in higher places. Tommy was displaying the qualities of a true leader.

Leadership is Service

Tommy didn’t find the golden egg that day. But he did something far more significant. He showed us that leadership is not about being the first or the best. It’s about helping others, guiding them, and lifting them up. Leadership is service.

Conclusion

So, dear reader, remember this: in life, as in an Easter egg hunt, the true prize is not in what you find, but in what you help others to discover. Be like Tommy. Be a leader.

Until next time,

Kev