Lessons From Rudolph


In the spirit of the holiday, I share this blog from Tameka Williamson – leadership lessons from Rudolph.

Join in and sing along with me…….

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Then all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee, “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history.”

Oh, the memories of sitting down and watching this classic TV show every year as a child. Well, this week marked the 50th year of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. As I tapped into my inner child and watched this TV classic, the following leadership lessons began to unveil themselves in my mind. I immediately thought about how there are multiple lessons we can glean from Rudolph as adults and use as a teaching tool for our children.

Here are the leadership lessons the classic story of Rudolph teaches us:

1.      Embrace your uniqueness, as it is what makes you GREAT!
2.      Being a misfit in others’ eyes is not bad if it leads you to discovering your purpose and dreams.
3.      When others define “who” you are supposed to be, they will limit you and your abilities. You define who you are and will be!
4.      Pursue your dreams and vision, even if it means walking away from what is “normal.” Blending in never gets one noticed..Stand Out!
5.      People are intimidated and scared of what they don’t know, but don’t let their insecurity keep you from reaching your full potential and being who you are destined and created to be.
6.      Knowing who you are gives you the strength and perseverance to never give up.
7.      Be mindful of who you let speak into your life and what you believe about yourself in the eyes of others.
8.      Your gift makes room for you, if you allow it too. So, walk in it!
9.      The world needs your gifts and talents. Just like Rudolph saved Christmas, you can save and impact the world positively!

Be like Rudolph, let your light shine so bright in the coming year so much so that it cannot be hidden from the world. Walk in your greatness and awesomeness!

Tameka Williamson
Executive Leadership Coach, Trainer & Speaker



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