Leadership Safari Reflection

1. 3 Things I Learned:

• I learned that to be a good leader I should break out of my chalk circle, or my comfort zone.
• I learned that when doing a speech or any type of public speaking a good way to start is by forcing people in the room to introduce themselves to each other while simultaneously having an awkward physical encounter.
• Humor is a great tool to use when public speaking.  It really relaxes the crowd.

2. I really enjoyed the speaker.  He was very lively and engaging.  He had a sense of humor but also offered serious advice.  I have no criticisms.

3.  Here is a picture of a stamp that I got for free as I entered:

September 13th Meeting Reflection

1. Name of Cohort Meeting:What is leadership? What is a leader?

2. 3 Things I Learned:

• I learned that there is a multitude of different types of leadership.  Leadership can be moral or immoral.  So, basically, you can be an effective leader without being a truly good leader. 
• I was able to meet two new people who were unable to make the cohort meeting last week which was fun. I am excited to meet my mentor in two weeks and then go on the retreat and get closer to everyone.
• I learned that more people share my views on leadership than I would of thought.  We split into the two groups to design our leader and we ended up having many characteristics in common on our people, even though we did not collaborate.  I thought that was really neat.

3. My definition of leadership has not changed that much other than I would now consider intiative and innovation very important parts of being a good leader where as before I only considered them helpful, not necessary.  I changed this because I realized a leader who just keeps things running the way they have always been run is not truly an effective leader.

4. I think it means that they have expectations of their followers but they are also willing to get dirty helping out.  They do not just observe as others work, they help out too.

5. Picture:This is a picture of me (in the purple) with my intramural volleyball team.  I have taken on the position of captain. I was responsible for helping organize efforts to get teachers, make sure people sign up on time, and decide the line up and how we will rotate.  I also have to make sure each member of the team feels included and knows when and where our matches are.

Campus Fest Reflection

1. Three Things I Learned:

• I learned about the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity.  They offer many opportunities to serve in a multitude of ways and provide a chance to make new friends.
• I learned that being a part of the Mock Trial Team costs $300 and is therefore outside of my budget, even though I enjoyed doing it in high school.
• I learned more about Veritas. the Catholic Student Organization, and all the opportunities they provide for students to be involved in their faith on campus.

2. I was at campus fest for a little over an hour.  I will most likely become involved in Veritas, Alpha Phi Omega and the Council for Students with Exceptionalities which is a club that focuses on Special Education.I loved walking around and recieved a lot of cool free stuff, including a blow up ball, frisbees, pens, two pairs of sunglasses and a coupon for a free ice cream sundae from Myles DQ.  The best part of the day though was when two of my suitemates won goldfish playing the Cru plinko game. Their names are Antwon and Norbert.  They're pretty cool.

3. Picture:This is a picture of my roomates goldfirsh, Norbert.