Midway

 Time really does fly in leadership class. I feel very involved with class projects and feel very connected to the students who work together and help create them. I enjoy assignments in Leadership because I feel inspired and know my personal skills continue to develop and advance to new levels. 
     I believe I have grown throughout the course and know my final challenges will help me find inner stength and determination to fufill my personal expectations. I feel with every day a new problem occurs and gives me the opportunity to look at it in a new way. I really feel I’m looking at things with a new perspective now and not getting as discouraged. I have faced some obstacles like working with people of all different personalities and realizing not everything is in my control. I do feel many things happen for a reason, often to teach us things and help us learn about ourselves. I think I look at challenges and trials as opportunities to grow rather than get discouraged and feel overwhelmed. I believe you develop as a leader through all types of experiences and I’m glad for every opportunity I’m given to learn and grow.

     I never want to stop learning. We should be thankful for knowledge and we need to use that knowledge wisely. We have a responsibility to stand up for what’s right even if it’s not easy. We also need to confront people in a responsible and caring way. You can’t spread rumours and play with peoples’ minds. Our motives need to be sincere so we can bring out the best in ourselves and each other.

     In the last months of Leadership class, I want to know how to deal with others when their attitude is often discouraging. Many of us are faced with several situations in life when someone can always find a way to bring you down. I want advice and guidance on how to connect with people in a positive way. I think this will force me to become more exposed and open but hopefully change for the better. For example, by sharing emotions with someone you are more vulnerable but your relationship can be more meaningful. I want people to be able to rely on me and trust me. I want to be supportive and not judgmental. I want to be positive and not discouraged. I want to be a great problem solver and a willing participant in meaningful tasks.