If or when you decide to choose me for this program I will not let you down. I want to be enrolled in AVID for a lot of reasons. First reason is that I will learn how to be more efficient in my school work. In the past I have had problems staying organized and focused on school and schoolwork, but my organization skills have gotten better as well as my focusing skills. Secondly,
As it was defined, social intelligence is “the ability to understand others, expressions and feelings easily, especially with others showing sensibility” (Hiremath & Chandrappa, 2013, p. 1). Leadership nowadays is an inevitable process which takes part in our lives. It occurs everywhere – at work, at school or university, among friends and relatives. Researchers confirm that leaders “should possess a strong foundation of personal values, principles, or ethics” (Baloglu, n.d., p. 2). Although social intelligence and leadership suppose only positive traits of character, there is no guaranty that these people will always avoid interpersonal challenge.
For example, I have also worked in customer service for many years in order to pay for school, and that has taught me to be able to work both independently on a job or task while still working towards a group goal; in addition to being able to work with a team to tackle a tough project in the most efficient way. In most social situations I would classify myself as a leader, but at the same time I am very capable of stepping back and letting someone else take over who might have a different perspective or more skill in an area because I know the tremendous value of being able to work as a team, whether it is more immediate or part of the bigger picture. Another experience is the year I spent as a resident assistant in the resident halls on campus. The resident assistant job developed many skills that can be utilized in the workforce and helpful in a graduate school setting. Some of these skills include being well versed in mediation, general conflict resolution, enforcing university policies, developing programming, and
The Boys & Girls Club ran several different sports programs so I was always there. One year a month or so before summer I was about fifteen (15). The Director made an announcement that they will be hiring a teen to run the lunch program for the summer. At that time the opportunity seemed perfect, but the only problem was that I wasn’t the only person interested. ---What should I do---- Later on day all I could think about was how could I get that job.
What is your reality? In my own reality, I can honestly say I am not perfect. I strive to be the best I can be, and I am determined not to have anything get in the way of me reaching my life goals and becoming successful. When I was younger, I have heard that out in the “real” world, I will understand what it is to be an adult and take responsibility. I see reality being the point in time when one has gained responsibilities that may lead to many consequences, whether they are good or bad.
However, leadership involves establishing direction, aligning people, and motivating and inspiring. * The importance of leading is enormous but that does not mean managing is not important. Management and leadership are both vital to an organization. "To highlight the need for more leadership is not to minimize the importance of management or managers. It is to say that leadership involves unique processes that are distinguishable from basic management processes" (Bateman & Snell, 2011).
How this course has made me a better business leader. Courses such as this one are valuable in that they allow you to develop skills that you may already have but haven’t really refined. They allow you to gain an appreciation for the practical applications of knowledge and to learn how to apply them to your normal work day. In my specific case it has allowed me to broaden and deepen what I thought I already knew. The scientific method is not new to most of the students in these classes.
Leaders are often “over achievers,” and do the most that they can the absolute best that they can. By being an example for others, having a positive attitude, and by representing good qualities for others to follow is my definition of being a leader. To show my leadership, I will always offer more than my one hundred percent. I will commit to showing up to what I say I will go to. I will always try or attempt whatever I set my mind to, and if I fail, I will persevere and try again until I succeed.
I also found that my intelligence type is an analyzer and a supporter, this also is not a surprise, I am always the person who is there for other people with and open ear and objective opinions. Knowing that I am a visual learner, an intrapersonal, and a analyzer and supporter, will definitely help me out in the aspect of completing my degree, and in the career field. How? By knowing these things I can now focus on the direction that I want to go for my career, and the self-motivation to keep up on my studies, and graduate with honors. I have always leaned toward being self-employed and now I know that is within my reach!
And does reputation is enough to make me a great designer? From my point of view, these two questions are unlikely to be answered now, but still equally important in the future. After graduating from University, my primary aims are to explore various field of design and expand my knowledge and skills to improve my weaknesses. Although my vision as a designer remains vague for now, I believe that different experiences will help me to uncover my goal as future