"Legacy is not what you leave when you die.
It's what people say about you when you leave the room."
- Bertice Berry
Such a profound reminder.
Every day,
Every moment,
Every word,
Every action,
Every reaction,
Every habit,
Every interaction...
Everything we do is shaping our legacy.
Please don't get me wrong--I know we can't hope to please people. It's impossible. And, there will always be naysayers who talk ugly of you no matter what you do. But, there is a lot of power in this quote, especially for us as leaders of learners.
What do those within our realm of influence say about us when we leave the room?
- Do they feel heard?
- Do they feel valued?
- Do they feel like you're being honest and real with them?
- Do they feel uplifted by your energy or drained?
- Do they feel confused, cheated, or manipulated?
- Do they defend you when others speak untruths?
- Do they think you have their best interest in mind?
- Do they respect you?
- Do they trust you?
We will never see the legacy we leave after we die.
So...
Be intentional, and
Live Your Legacy--day in and day out.
