My Way!

The end of another month! I am amazed at just how quickly time passes. It seems like moments ago when I mentioned that it was time to turn my thoughts towards the High Holidays.Now they are here.And along with their anticipated arrival comes all of the last minute preparation that may have been missed in the days and weeks leading up to now.
That is exactly what I have been up to so far on the How Am I Doin' Friday.
A year ago, I was asked to step in to a role at our synagogue that had been handled by someone else for a very long time.Last year,I spent my holiday, shadowing him and learning the lay of the land and how he handled his duties.This year he will not be there to hold my hand or assist me. No big deal....I've got this covered. However, since this is now my responsibility,it's time for the Sinatra in me to come out. If I am to do this I will do it My Way!
I have for well over a year now, learned and listened to how things have been done for years. I have been a good student as well as a respectful one studying and gaining an understanding for the duties I will perform.
Now it is time for me to own this experience,my experience and make these duties mine. That means putting systems and protocols in place that are in keeping with the spirit and responsibilities that come with this position while at the same time bringing my skills,knowledge and personality to it as well.
Until last night,the "old guard" was still intimately involved and I in no way wanted to rock any one's boat.Last night was a final set up night. A dot the I's Cross the T's evening.All went well and the reigns were clearly handed over to me.
Today,I have spent the majority of the morning, preparing much of the"new" that I am bringing with me. Respectfully, I have let others in positions of leadership know what I plan to introduce. I didn't necessarily ask for permission. I did share my plans and asked for any input, either positive or negative.
Much of what I am doing and will be doing is ultimately inconsequential to the service at large. No one will walk away saying "wow....love the changes" or "What the hell was he thinking?". 
Unfortunately , it is this exact same way of being that possibly makes me "unemployable".
I can't just do what has always been done. If I see what I believe is a better way for me to complete a task, I will look to explore that option.  That is with in acceptable guidelines and confines. I would not be a very good McDonalds employee. Simply following a road map is not my strong point. I can do it. I have done it. But for me,it would be like hiring a chef and asking him to wash dishes. While he may be perfectly able to wash the dishes,he would not be happy and his talents would certainly be wasted.
Besides.what could go wrong?
Absolutely nothing!

Shabbat Shalomm!