The internet is a funny place. There are those who love it. There are those who hate it. But whichever you are, you must admit that it infiltrates every aspect of our lives.
Four years ago when I was going through the interview process for my current role, I was asked that exact question. "How do you lead others?"
A place where you've experienced warm welcome, love, and encouragement is nothing to scoff at. A group of people who have lived life with, struggled, and even worked through difficult things is a blessing. When people decide to leave, it can feel personal.
Tools are meant to make certain tasks easier. Whether it is a hammer for driving in a nail or tweezers for getting out a splinter, tools are designed to make us more effective. Tools make tasks easier, but used incorrectly they can cause a lot of damage.
It seems like shock news fills up the front page, headline news, and social media feeds these days. The bigger the shock the more clicks, views, or reads that follow. There is no shortage of clickbait and hyperbolic headlines trying to grab our attention.
Our lead runner was off. It was his best start of the year. As he rounded the corner I watched my marker like a hawk, not wanting to leave early or late and cost us valuable time. I took off, got the baton, and sprinted down the back straightaway.