Deep Dive Into Jane Lee

Question for JaneEnglish: The discovery of bark-dwelling microbes reminds us that the “hero” of a system isn’t always the biggest or most visible part (the tree), but often the tiny, invisible connections (the microbes) that make the whole system work. If you were to redesign your school environment or a project team using this “Microbiome Strategy,” what invisible, small “micro-actions” would you introduce to neutralize “toxic” atmosphere (like stress or conflict) before they grow into bigger problems? How does shifting your focus from the “giant tree” to the “tiny microbe” change your definition of leadership?

I think leadership is something that people often mistake. A lot of the time, they see it as something that is commandeering, someone who is bossy and authoratative. But, a lot of the time, leadership comes from being able to listen and take the blunt end of the stick.
Its hard to do things for other’s benefits, especially if it disadvantages you. Its hard to compromise, to split things up, to listen. But in order to be a good leader, you have to be able to listen, and to think of others first and what will benefit the team, and not yourself.

For example, in the anime Haikyuu, the captain of the volleyball team Karasuno is most definitely not the best player in the team. However, the reason that he is such a good leader is because he is able to stay calm and level-headed. He knows everyone’s good and bad areas, and he is able to shift the team into more positive lights.

Overall, I think leadership is more about understanding, rather than leading.