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Engaged Learning-A Timeline of Reflection
Throughout the semester, this course has ignited me to put deep thought into my leadership style and skills and how it will ultimately impact future leadership positions in the future, specifically, my professional and educational goals. This timeline will reflect my learning process throughout the semester and my conclusions from this educational experience. -
The Beginning of the Semester-What Kind of Leader Am I?
At the beginning of the semester, I was completely unaware there were defined leadership styles. During the first class, we discussed the course outline and the different types of leadership we would be exploring, I began to think about what kind of leader I am. I asked myself three questions: What kind of leader am I? Has my leadership style changed over the years? What kind of leader do I hope to become in the future? -
The Leader I Was. Did I Learn This?
After the class readings and discussion about the question if leadership can be learned, I reflected upon my earliest leadership experiences and began to wonder how I became a leader. Although some theorists believe leadership can be learned, I agree with the majority of our class matters on the subject: being a leader is born within. I was never forced into leadership positions or a particularly outgoing girl, yet still was able to take on numerous leadership positions throughout the years. -
Born A Leader
During my earliest leadership experiences, I always found myself taking the initiative to have as many leadership opportunities possible. I really enjoyed collaborating with numerous people in order to complete tasks and make a difference. After realizing I believe that leadership is innate, I began to reflect on all my leadership experiences....did I begin as a servant leader? -
Have I Always Been a Servant Leader?
As the majority of our class has realized, we are servant leaders. From the beginning of my leadership experiences, I have enjoyed collaborating with others and sharing "power." The times I felt the most accomplished and felt I was serving a greater good, I was sharing leadership, building a community, and living up to my personal ethics and the ethics of my community. I think our class relates mostly to servant leadership because of the jesuit ideals instilled in our educational curriculum. -
Servant Leadership: Instilled in Us
AlI did not grow up with a Jesuit education, yet, the ideals of allmy schooling are synonymous with the traits of a Jesuit education and traits of a servant leader. Most importantly, the promotion of justice has always been instilled in my practices and education. I am a leader because I was born to be one, yet, I am a servant leader because of the values instilled in me through education. This realization led me to reflect on what servant leadership practices have integrated into my pratices. -
My Professional Goals' Relationship to Servant Leadership
As an intern at an integrated marketing agency, one wouldn't think a servant leadership style would be present. However, the internship program was led by someone who empowered me and gave interns the opportunity to empower each other, collaborate and led us take on various roles in order to show our full potential. This leadership style allows the office to be extremely successful and I hope to ignite co-workers similarly in the future. -
Engaging Servant Leadership into my Educational Goals
Like all college students, my ultimate education goal is to graduate. As I have moved closer towards that goal this semester, I realize that my servant leadership style has integrated into my classwork as well. It is most evident in this coarse. I think the majority of our class members are servant leaders. One would think numerous similar personalities would clash in a discussion, yet our class discussions are collaborative and we all give each other opportunities to thrive and participate. -
My Engaged Leadership Conclusion
I will be implementing the specific servant leadership traits learned in class throughout my future practices and have learned so many skills that I will be able to implement into my professional and educational goals. My presentation and public speaking skills are stronger, I now have a one-of-a-kind portfolio to show employers and I can honestly say I am proud of my leaderhsip style and accomplishments throughout the semester. -
The Future In General
I may not know where my career or education path may lead me, but through this engaged learning experience I will be able to be confident that I am prepared for my future. Being able to talk about my e-portfolio with numerous people and get their feedback was reassuring that I am doing the right things in order to prepare myself for a bright future. -
Impact Summary
This engaged learning experience has impacted me in many ways. I was able to realize what my leadership style was and how I can modifty it to become a better leader. This entire semester was a reflective time. I was exposed to various leadership styles that I was unaware of, I gained confidence in my public speaking skills and most importantly, I gained the confidence that I am executing my leadership position well and that I am well prepared for my future educational and profesional goals.
