THE HORSEMAN'S PLEDGE
I will never forget that our relationship was my choice and not yours.
Because this relationship is of my doing I will take responsibility for how it evolves through through my leadership.
If I am unsatisfied with your performance or attitude I will not blame you or those who have handled you in your past.
I will look to myself to find better ways to communicate my desires and expectations in ways that you can accept and do not rob you of your dignity or spirit.
I will remember that your nature is not the same as mine .
Realizing this I will do my best to work together through your nature, not break you to mine.
I will do my best to protect you and not betray your trust by setting you up to fail through lack of preparation .
I will not expect you to be what I can not find in myself to be.
If you are not confident, precise , consistent or happy, I know I must find these things in myself first.
I will try to be aware of you and do everything in my power to be the kind of leader that I would want to follow.
I will value you and try not to take advantage of your good nature and willingness.
I will not risk your physical or mental well being with shortsightedness or for quick personal gains.
I will always strive to improve myself to be the best for you I can possibly be.
I will put your needs and well being above my expectations and desires.
Bruce Sandifer 2020
