She opened with a story from 2nd grade when the children in her class had discovered a large hole to play in before school. When the neighborhood dog, Skippy, followed them in one day, he couldn't get out without help. Struggling between the punishment of being late/skipping school and worry that Skippy would starve they tried to help rescue him with a ladder. When forcing him up by his hind legs didn't work (he wiggled away) and bribing him with pineapple Lifesavers didn't work (he just jumped back in the hole) they felt they needed to go to school before they got in too much trouble. Halfway to school they heard barking. It was Skippy. He knew how to climb the ladder the whole time, he just needed to be led to see the way and he followed.
President Benson was known for conducting concise meetings.
When “he felt that adequate discussion had taken place, he typically said, ‘I think we’ve got enough hay down now. Let’s bale a little,’ bringing the issue to resolution.” (Leadership)He also taught:
Effective leaders stand firm in the faith and set a good example. ...No wise leader believes that all good ideas originate with himself. (Leadership)
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. Mark 10:43-44
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