No lie… I had just opened a blog window to start punching the keys about “leadership hunger” when a UPS driver walked up the steps to our house to drop off a package. I am sitting on the front porch enjoying a small slice of sunshine and a morning cigar along with my work. He asked the simple question “working from home?”

“Yep”, was my short reply… I have typing to do so I wasn’t looking for a conversation. He was though. He started firing questions about what I do and how I got to do it. As soon as he found a connection between what I am doing and what he wants to do, he dove in, introduced himself and wanted to connect further so he asked my name and how he could possible connect later (his fellow driver was yelling for him at this point).  He hustled off, but not before writing down my info. on his pocket notebook. My hunch is he will email me.

Not sure why that guy is working temp at UPS, but, my hunch is that if he has stand-up character he won’t be there long. Why? Because he seems hungry. Employers like hungry. Leaders like others who have drive. People with energy, determination and a willingness to jump in and get moving will always have a job. More than that, they will always have opportunities for better jobs, higher pay and more responsibility. Ultimately, if they stay hungry, teachable and keep growing, people who are hungry can be leaders of their own environments.

Does your hunger show?