Alice is a friendly, helpful and upbeat security guard at a venue that I frequent many times per year. Though I've never seen her job description, I can assume that exerting power and influence is not included. However, she is the perfect example of exerting power and influence, regardless of title or prescribed duties. It is clear that she loves people and life, by her infectious optimism and bright smile.
Yesterday, when Alice and I visited, she said that she would have happily given me a preferential parking place. I appreciatively told her how thoughtful that was, and that the parking place I found was very convenient. As I wished her a happy rest of the day, I told her that I'd look forward to seeing her early the next morning, for another event. She quickly told me exactly where I should park upon arrival.
This morning as I pulled into the parking space Alice had designated for me, in addition to extreme gratitude, I was so impressed by the model she exemplifies, of leading from where you are.
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