To whom much is given...much will be required

I've been reading Coming Back Stronger, by Drew Brees, which has been a memorable read. One of those memories that sticks out in my mind was Drew's ability to lead by example. During a week of prepartion before a Big Ten game, Drew always was the first to the practice field and the last to leave after films.

Several times I'd find him leaving late at night with game film in hand to watch at home. Even during wind sprints he wouldn't let others out hustle him, which inspired the entire group to push even harder.

And during Rose Bowl practice, Drew got tangled up with our starting defensive tackle, Matt Mittrione, who now holds the title as a world class ultimate fighter who beat Kimbo Slice. The coaches broke up the dispute but Drew didn't back down, and Matt certainly had the size advantage at six foot three inches and two hundred and eighty five pounds.


I mention these examples because we all experience several different styles of leadership. Some we want to emulate and others we'd like to avoid. At work, are you the first to arrive like Brees or the last to close up the office? What kind of example are you setting with your colleagues?