The Servant Leader Route

I have always imagined myself as a business mogul. I've imagined myself years back wearing coat and tie, jet setting from one place to another for meetings. Long waits in the airport. The typical metro guy. 

And im so blessed to have turned that vision into reality. 

I've experienced how its like to do most if not all of my dreams while I was young. 

Working in the corporate world gave me the opportunity to reach my dreams. And im forever thankful. 

Now its a little different. With the life i am now living. Its a whole new experience. 

I am the boss. But at the same time. I do the dirty work. I remember reading a book about how to be a servant leader. A book given to me by my cousin when i was in highschool. 

Its somehow a shame that it took me almost 10 years to realize how its really like to be a servant leader. Not just to God. But to my fellow as well. 

I've never imagined myself going to work in my house clothes. Shirt, shorts, slippers and im all set. Ive always thought of myself wearing that business casual look. 

But its very humbling. 

Ive nevet felt so contented.

Its not the scene that im so used to. But its something i love doing. 

Getting dirty with feeds, fertilizer bags, chemical bottles, veterinary meds. 

I haven't imagined myself doing something that most of my workers does. But the feeling of doing it? Superb! I want to make them feel that im not just their boss. Im also their colleague. 

There is a lot to learn. For just nearly 2 months. I have zeroed out the overdafts and losses a few weeks ago. 3 weeks and counting to be exact with. 

The business is slowly going back in shape. And its all by God's amazing grace. I sometimes feel bad if i think more about the money. But its just amazing on how God will just provide everytime. 

I want to be servant leader to my employees. Everyday is an opportunity to be a light to them. 

Again, I have A LOT to learn. But with the work im doing now. Its very laid back. Its not the typical corporate setting. But rather a place for farmers and hacienderos. Dealing with 2 different people is very challenging. But ive never felt so happy. 

Everyday is not a perfect day. But everyday is a day to learn and to feel blessed. 

Thank You Lord! 

PS Pictures of my actual work will be posted tomorrow.

-Z