When Andrew Pugh, 16, of the Chewelah Ward, Colville Washington Stake, was the freshman class president at his high school, his principal taught him about the importance of delegating to others. He said that if you don't do anything, no one else will; if you do everything, no one else will; but if you work with people, everyone will work. "As long as you are being a true leader, everyone who wants to help will help," says Andrew.
Katelyn Ferraro, 16, of the Colville First Ward, Colville Stake, says, "It's hard to not always get the things done that you were planning, but you can see how pleased others are when you work with them." Dustin Bonkemeyer, 17, of the Brentwood Ward, Spokane North Stake, adds, "It's 1,000 times worth it to know that you are helping others to grow, strengthen their testimonies, and draw closer to Christ."
Another important part of working with others is learning to listen to what they have to say. Allysa Cozzens, 16, of the Post Falls Second Ward, Coeur d'Alene Stake, thinks that Queen Esther is a good example of one who was willing to listen. "At a pivotal point in the story, Queen Esther says, 'I'll go, and if I perish, I perish' [see Esther 4:16]. She was totally willing to do whatever the Lord needed her to do to save her people; she also followed her uncle's counsel. She was a great leader, but she also knew that you have to be willing to listen to others."