Sam did realize that he could be an example to others even while between missions from Starfleet...but this was the first real visible position of authority that he had in his career.  Even as the Ops Chief aboard the Odysseus, he had worked mainly with the senior staff and the people within a single department - Engineering.  But here, as the First Officer, he had to work with everyone to make sure the ship was running smoothly.  So he did feel a keen sense of responsibility about his position.<br/><br/>But, something that the new Counselor had said did indeed ring true for him.  "No, no, you're not sounding bossy at all.  It's just that...well..."  He scratched his head.  "I don't really know what to do.  Most of my things are still en route from my last assignment, and normally during downtime I relax doing those things."