Unpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Did you feel embarrassed for asking? I bet one thing for certain, you remember how you felt. Am I right?
Now flip the switch, have you ever been asked to help someone with an issue that you excel in? (social media, technical skills, something in the arts? ) How did you treat that person?
This isn't a judgement piece, but merely a question to reflect on.
The SHERPA is a guide who is responsible for taking climbers to the summit of a mountain safely, with much of the heavy burden on their shoulders, responsible for camp, food, shelter, and provision for safety. The climbers get all the credit, the SHERPAS are responsible for the success and blamed for the failure very often.
Romans 2 v 19. CEV
"You are sure that you are a guide or the blind and a light for al who are in the dark"
How can we become a better Guide, Helper, Assistant to other? A real SHERPA
Seeks to serve first
Helps lighten the load
Embraces other's goals
Ready to guide versus shine
Puts others above self
Always finding a way
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