Raised to be Good Employees

In this post I am going to explain how in my opinion, todays educational system downplays leadership in the workforce. Me myself being a recent graduate of an American high school I feel like the experience is still fresh in my mind.

Let me set a simple example.

Now, I'm no body art or modification enthusiast. But the simple act of constantly being told from a young age that

"if you have visible tattoos no one will hire you." 

Is a way of preparing our students to be just, good employees. Its just that "hire you" part that really kills it. And this term comes in different forms.

"Don't dress like that or no one will hire you." "Don't act like that, don't write like that."

And the list goes on. Now let me get something straight first, of course we need good employees for the future. But my point is that treating our young minds like that will deffinitely turn off any child who is a natural born leader and lead them to stray paths.
Instead of saying "hire you" we should say something like

"no one will trust you." Or "no one will respect you."

It is the truth right? And its better said.

In my personal schooling experience which included half a year in an alternative school in junior high and three different high schools throughout my high school years, I saw many "should be strong leaders" turn to other things but school. They refused to seek approval from anyone. Includung their teachers or these "employers" who would not "hire them."  A true tragedy it is.
I saw many ring leaders with strong carisma and strong personalities who were failed by the school system. And yes I said failed. They were failed because they never had the resources or right treatment to form their strong qualities into true good leadership.
Most of them might of even turned out to be good employers.

Another thing that also holds back many young good leaders from blooming into great people is the emphasis put on having a high IQ versus having common sense and social intelligence.

In todays educational system its either "you study and pass all your classes or you work at McDonalds."

Which is totally false in my opinion. I have seen some individuals who are mediocre at school or maybe even considered failures at school, who still have a way with people. Whether its to gather a large group of people for a party and have everyone chip in to have a good time or, to save a stranger from the brink of suicide. You may even call it manipulation if you'd like.

But the point is that according to their IQ's they are right there in the area where they will most likely amount to nothing. Or work at McDonalds. According to our current education system that is.

It is waisted talent that does not have enough value attatched to it. This needs to change in our schools or we will continue to see lost leaders.

Tell me if I'm wrong.

You're not alone

I am 19 years old, just graduated last year from high school. I took some dual credit classes in high school and had the typical high school mindset;
"Without college I will not be successful"
So I applied to the community college and for financial aid. I got them both. Most people would say college was different from high school and that I would like it. I never really liked school but I thought I would still give college a chance. I wanted to major in business.
Now, when I got to my first classes, I was immediately turned off. This was high school for adults. I tried to still give it some time. I learned nothing that had to do with my major. To the point where I lost the drive to go to school at all. But I still went.
However, before I knew it I was looking into finding or making a decent job for myself. So I ended up cutting a decent deal with a landscaping company owned (not officially) and run by two brothers from Mexico that I happened to know. I door knock and promote them directly. They give me 20% of what the job is worth when I get it. Not bad. But I'm still not satisfied. I do think that the experience I have gained these past 2 months with this company is a very good perk. I'm getting better at selling and am making a few bucks.
Now this is just a temporary thing, I am currently looking for a more efficient way of making some income.

So do I think this beats school? For a business major yes. Everyone and their mother is majoring in business. I would understand if you want to be a chemist, engineer, or doctor. We need lots of those. But if you have a business major it doesn't make you any bigger in the pond. Not to mention the debt most college graduates accumulate over their college years. Then many people in todays economy can't find a job. In my opinion, experience beats school in the business world. So if you agree with me, you're not alone. But if you dont, feel free to disagree.

I will add more to the topic of the typical mindset high school graduates have today. We have been trained since we were kids to be good employees. But hardly ever good employers. But I will save that for my next post.