J. Christy Ramsey
Who I Want To Be
| I act I separate myself from anxiety I am quiet when attacked I am always clear in my beliefs I am amused by bullies I seek to challenge rather than comfort I value responsibility over surveys I reject my culture’s definition I get my work done I rejoice when my approval level drops I spend time resting and playing I spend time with my wife and family I focus on the strong and the brave I free hostages I always take criticism impersonally I last longer than those that oppose me I am persistent in the face of opposition I am outrageous rather than outraged I stay in relationship with people I love taking a punch I connect with others I can choose many responses I sustain in the face of sabotage I respond to crisis out of my best self I am less anxious than those I serve I disarm terrorists I seek to play with people not save them I am calm when threatened I fight only real threats |
I expect my leadership to be rejected I continue toward my goal at all times I am vulnerable and transparent I am immune to temper tantrums I soar and dive I exercise body and spirit I will die I put my hope in God I demand my responsibilities I pay the cost I expect punishment for good deeds I seek to understand others I expect some to misunderstand me I learn from criticism I may be wrong I seek and use advice I watch the compass not the clock I lead instead of manage I transform not transact I learn and change I seek the important not the urgent I am a non-anxious presence I get direction from dreams I give away control I handle with care I take the long term view I announce when I am wrong. I communicate support, empathy & truth I assume ignorance not malice |
