Leadership. It’s a fundamental role in society, even more so with regards to the human race. When I was younger I never really had any desire to be a leader beyond the scope of my future kids. As time passed and more responsibilities were placed on me, I soon found myself to be in a position of leadership when I was accepted into my high school debate team. As I gained experience within the organization, I was eventually in charge of new recruits who were new to the playing field and I had to do my best to guide the new recruits towards success. When it came time to choose how I could best serve the organization for everyone’s benefit, I felt that being the vice president would better serve its needs and I could contribute the most that way. Fast forward many years later and I find myself being the vice president once again, only this time for the fraternity I pledged myself towards. It’s been a pattern that I’ve noticed throughout my ventures as I take on these responsibilities. And when I think about it, I find that many people don’t realize how important it is to be one’s right hand. As one’s right hand, he/she is the backbone and pillar of whoever resides at the top. A support that is fundamental for any ambition to be realized, it is the job of the right hand to make sure that the leader carries out his/her agenda with regards to the benefit of whom he/she is leading. When a leader is back against the wall during times of great pressure, it’s the right hand’s responsibility to keep the leader focused and strong. The loss of resolution during times off great pressure only invites failure for an organization. It often stems from a leader taking on too much and eventually break down due to the overwhelming stress that such responsibility instills. The right hand must be prepared to tackle what the leader is unable to and, in certain instances, take over the leadership position should the leader lack the strength or means to do it for whatever reason. As one’s right hand, it’s also a responsibility to act as a personal advisor towards your leader. Sometimes, a leader’s judgement isn’t always the best and refusal to keep an open perspective and flexibility with regards to major decisions will eventually lead to one’s downfall. The right hand provides guidance and a different perspective should the judgement of a leader lack structure and reason. This also requires the conviction of the right hand to be firm as well for misguidance often results in disaster. As the president’s right hand in my fraternity, I do what I feel is necessary to ensure that his tenure isn’t as straining as it often can be. Seeing his vision and goals coming to fruition is something I take great pride in as a man in my position. And although I may not be directly leading the organization I serve, indirectly providing a great impact towards the organization is enough to provide contention and satisfaction to say the least.