Our HS group leader is probably going to be stepping out of the leader shoes in a year or three, and a couple of parents in the group have already started talking about a replacement (a good sign of a healthy group, I think!). One person asked if I would consider taking up the reins and I responded with a resounding NO! But I'm with CFK: I'm not extroverted nor diplomatic enough to think that I could lead such a group without killing it.
Besides, I'm INTJ, so I don't want to take the lead unless no one else appears to be capable.
Not to hijack Lorel's thread, here, but I'm facing a similar dilemma. DD6 is being zoned to a brand new elementary school next year and I've been nominated as PTA president for the school's first year. No one else was nominated for this office, probably because no one really wants it. I'm an INFJ; does this mean I shouldn't do it?
Actually, I can think of a lot of reasons why I shouldn't do it.
But I'd never really thought of the whole INFJ thing as being an issue. I haven't thought about that label in years! I'm intrigued. Kriston, please tell me more!
Lorel, I totally agree with everyone who has recommended that you not do this alone. There's no way I would even be considering taking on the role of PTA president if it weren't for the fact that I truly trust the person who will likely be the VP. We look at it as being a team effort except I will run the meetings and speak publicly, which I don't really mind doing. The team approach is the only way I could still feel like I will have something left over for my own 3 kids, and I'm not even homeschooling! Good luck to you as you make this decision!
