The majority of students gauge success on a semester calendar. This makes sense since you are awarded grades based upon your performance each semester.
Student leaders are called to a different standard.
The organizational calendar is different. One of the reasons organizations struggle is because they are run as if on the academic calendar. Thus, they rise and fall each year as leadership changes. They lack continuity and start anew each academic year, preventing them from building upon previous success and learning from prior mistakes.
Successful student leaders must develop vision. You are called to have the vision to look past your current semester, even into the next academic year, whether you plan to lead or not.
These are baby steps though. No ones expecting you to create TPS Reports (+5 for movie reference). You can show your commitment to the vision by helping the leaders after you pick up where you left off; provide that continuity.
It’s almost March, I hope your vision is clear.
