Leadership Greater Topeka | Jason Smith
Compiled by LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by BRADEN DIMICK
What does being a leader mean to you?
Being a leader is all about empowerment, growth and collaboration. No one can succeed on their own, so you want to surround yourself with creative and analytical thinkers who aren't scared to push themselves. You need to find strengths in people, nurture those qualities and find ways to push them even further. A good leader will not only help others find success, but will also find ways to tap into the best versions of themselves by extracting qualities they weren't even aware they had.
What has been your biggest Aha! moment?
Remembering to tell people what they mean to you and how they impact your life, and encouraging them to continue inspiring others. It is far too easy to let life happen and not look back at those people that made you who you are. I try to find the time to thank those people when I can. That small act, and those few words, may motivate them to continue inspiring others as profoundly as they inspired me.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself and why?
Creative. I think creativity is the key to success in all aspects of life. I always try to find new ways to challenge myself in creative and rewarding ways. It's exciting to look in different directions other than my own. I attempt and often fail, but by doing so I can learn and create my own unique path to follow the next time. When I open up my own mind to other avenues of thought and exploration, I always find a strong sense of empowerment and peace.
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