comfortably uncomfortable” opportunity for you to try in the future?
How can leaders be comfortably uncomfortable and not let it effect the way they lead.
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- Feb 2026
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ow many of these resistance strategies have you tried?
I am definitely someone who advocates for others and creates safe environments with that. Since I am the vice president of a support club I always ensure my club members feel heard and seen. I know creating a safe environment means advocating for a better one. I understand my voice can hold alot of power so I know I can make real change.
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in some instances, challenge the social structures/environments that create power and resources for some and not for others.
I feel like it is definitely important to at times challenge norms and environments. At the same time though it can cause more conflicts than actually help. I feel like as a leader you aren't only thinking about yourself, but whos below you as well. Sometimes you have to pick your battles instead of just challenging something without thinking what can do.
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No individual or groups experience their lives separate from their external environmental and institutional influences; and institutions are not always designed to provide equitable access for a wide range of individuals and groups.
How can a leader see this and still make their environment open to everyone?
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Mental Health System:
I am very interested in being a leader in this field. I strive to be an Army psychologist where I can make a difference in how the military views mental health.
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- Jan 2026
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Reflective Experiences can happen before, during, or after Encounter Experiences and are characterized by examining thoughts, feelings, and actions in anticipation of, or in response to, engaging with new people, content, and/or experiences. Initially, “examination” is meant to be practiced as a non-judgmental self-observation, simply noticing changes in the three “b’s” “body” (ex: sweat, tears), “brain” (ex: judgments, defense mechanisms) and “behavior” (ex: yelling, leaving).
I always say every good leader wear different hats. Everyone grew up in different ways and not everyone will see your leadership as leadership. Its vital as leaders to look at those around you and see life through their eyes. It is also vital for leaders to look at themselves at times to grow as a leader. Leaders should always be looking at growth because sometimes who you lead is always changing.
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The concept of leadership has often been built on dominant ideological notions of who and how authority should look, feel, sound, and behave.
How can the word authority make some people feel like they cannot be a leader?
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