Before I took this class, I thought being a leader was simply being a guy in a high position that people can look up to. However, now that this class is coming to a close, I have realized that in order to be a successful leader one must not only be in a high position, but also have many other intangibles.
As for my plans for the next six to twelve months, I look to continue the leadership concepts that I learned in this class, and hopefully improve on them as well. Currently, when I am in a leadership position, I tend to sometimes become frustrated when things don't go my way, so therefore I must improve my emotional intelligence.
As for my plans in college, I plan to have a good time, both socially and athletically, while at the same time taking advantage of a great education. As it pertains to my leadership plans, I am considering running for a role in the student government, or something like that. I never really was involved in student government during my tenure at Parish Episcopal, but I always had regrets for not running. I also hope to become a football team captain, or something close to that, for whatever football team I end up playing for.
As a leader, I feel that I will need to improve my improve my emotional intelligence so I will not lose my cool as easily when things do not go my way. Also, I feel that I need to become a more resonant leader because at times, I tend to be a bit timid when it comes to stepping up, and connecting with my group.
Ok, Big Boy! Its been a fun ride through this trimester. I actually think your emotional intelligence is strong; you are affable, able to connect well with people of different backgrounds, and generally a positive spirit. Still, as we saw, impulses are hard for all of us to control, but more so for the young person like yourself whose frontal lobe is still developing. To be a resonant leader, you have to present an inspiring vision which elevates everyone to a higher possibility but you also have to be oriented to listen well. You captured this well in your post.
ReplyDeleteYou have had a great trimester. You have invested a lot in the course and I hope it has paid off for you.