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  1. May 2024
    1. I am Catholic and grew up catholic my whole life my relationship with God has been a roller coaster my whole life so I want to develop a better relationship with him because, for me, God has helped me get through really tough times so I want to grow closer again to him because I feel it makes my life better

      love this! I'll be praying for you.

    1. Its nerve wrecking that none of the top results are what I want to be but maybe this showed me there are other things I can work on and do as well. I can talk to my advising office about it and see what they recommend for me on what to do. Everyone in college should take this assessment because it really does help you navigate what you want to do.

      I think the expression is "nerve wracking"

      don't change your career plans based on one assessment. It's food for thought but you do what you feel called to do!

    2. because we mainly forget that we can have a life outside our jobs and that it’s important to give yourself time to still grow in other aspects

      interesting to keep in mind

    1. Hello, my name is Olivia Ricca. I am a student in Dr. Koch’s LDR3950 Capstone class in the LEAD Scholars program at UCF. I am a second-year aerospace engineering student with the goals to develop my technical and professional skills during my undergraduate experience and eventually pursue my masters.

      can you remove the white highlighting?

    1. And that realization has kept me well rounded and versatile no matter where I go. All that said, I do have a major flaw.  A flaw that cost me relationships. A flaw that made me a incompetent leader. A lack of patience, specifically with people. This lack has warped my leadership style into something that I can hardly verbalize, but I’ll give it a try.

      you can always work on this!!

    1. My vision board revolves around the goals I have for this year. I divided them into 5 sections: hobbies, work, exercise, travel and quality time. There’s at least 1 goal for each part that’s part of the vision board.

      helpful intro

    1. I really enjoy history – as a hobby. I enjoy studying ancient history, following lineages and documenting wars. However, I only see it as a hobby…nothing more.

      you will be surprised how your interest in history will enhance your perspective on many things in life

    1. My name is Jay Patel and I am a student in LDR3950. I am a sophomore Biomedical Sciences major at UCF. A short term goal I have at the moment is to maintain my habits of writing everyday. A long term goal is to start a healthcare business, similarly to my parents.

      remove the white behind the lettering.

    1. because situations are always changing and a good leader should always be willing to adapt to the needs of the group.

      true--and when the seas are rough, you will want to have some unwavering values, morals or ethical commitments that will guide you...

    1. I had no careers that matched results from all 5 of my assessments and only 1 career that matched 4 out of the 5 assessment results. The highest recommended career for me is marine architecture. Most of the other highly rated careers were types of engineering and STEM-based careers such as biochemist and mathematician.

      hmmmm....

    1. My communication skills are weaker than my engineering skills and I tend to lack enthusiasm.

      this is something to work on Noah. Your "lack of enthusiasm" can be misread by potential employers or co-workers.

    1. Sources Social Change Model of Leadership Development. Leadership. (n.d.). https://gels.ucsd.edu/hawaii/leadership.html

      Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (Eds.). (2017). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.

    1. How to write your leadership philosophy Building on the reflection you did to complete your Leadership Vision Board, now is the time to develop your personal leadership philosophy, as it stands today. Keep in mind that this will be a living document that you can return to throughout your life and career and tweak as you enter different seasons of life. Do not use ChatGPT or other AI platforms to write your philosophy statement.

      delete this

    1. Note: If you want to learn more about how to write a reflective essay and see an example, please click on the following page link in Webcourses: How to write a reflective essay.

      delete this.

    1. www.umassglobal.edu. https://www.umassglobal.edu/news-and-events/blog/what-is-transformationalleadership#:~:text=Transformational%20leaders%20know%20how%20to,shape%20an%20organization’s%20future%20success.

      make this a hyperlink to your source doc.

    2. make sure that they are comfortable during their stay at in their rooms, and also act as a leader during arts and crafts activities that are hosted in the playrooms. I

      love this!

    1. She would constantly talk down to herself and say that she was not going to achieve the score she needed. I immediately put a stop to it and continued encouraging her because I saw her potential.

      so helpful. Break the cycle!

    1. communication. As a software engineer, you must be able to assist your teammates if they face any issues that can hinder their job performance.

      communication is so important! If you can address the painpoints of your clients--they will be loyal to you forever!

    1. believe that effective community building is the cornerstone of my leadership style, a trait that has been commended in my work and has contributed to our fellows’ and community organizers’ retention. Balancing professionalism with a sense of humor is a skill set I possess and value, bringing a dynamic element to any role I undertake.

      start with this and have your next top 2 paragraphs support your claims

    1. Note: If you want to learn more about how to write a reflective essay and see an example, please click on the following page link in Webcourses: How to write a reflective essay.

      delete these instuctions

    1. 7Cs of leadership

      Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (Eds.). (2017). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.

  2. Apr 2024
    1. or example, leaders facing budget constraints establish clear financial protocols and streamline processes. It is also possible for them to reorganize teams in order to mitigate conflicts. According to the human resource framework, people are of utmost importance. To empower employees and reduce power imbalances, leaders invest in training. In order to promote transparency, they facilitate open communication through coaching and mediation to resolve conflicts.

      did the Y do these things? what's your analysis?

    2. Instructions: Use two of Bolman and Deals four frames or “lens” to explore the dynamics you have observed or experienced while serving at your nonprofit organization. For instance, how are operational issues or concerns over power, conflict, or leadership addressed by organizational leaders?

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    1. In Zooniverse I have worked on a project called “Seabirdwatch”.

      in Journal 1 you said: The project I will be mainly working on through Zooniverse is called, “Killer Whale Count” ---did you switch?

    1. The reason why I had decided to devote my time and effort into this service project has to do with my grandfather. He passed away just last year, and he was a huge sea animal lover. He would take me to the beaches in Puerto Rico where we would catch different sea creatures, and whale watch. The beaches surrounding Puerto Rico have long been important breeding habitat for humpback whales. He always taught me how it is important to take care of our planet, especially the creatures of the sea.

      a great way to honor his legacy!

    1. the seven C’s of social change model of leadership development

      cite author and tell your reader (who's not familiar with it) what it is...

      use APA style (author name, year) with citation

      Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (Eds.). (2017). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.

    1. I wrote a thank-you letter to a supervisor who positively impacted me and embodies many of these insights as well!

      What a great letter! I'm sure he will hold onto it for years to come.

    1. I made a connection with the volunteer coordinator who handles volunteer events and scheduling, the secretary, the food pantry coordinator, the marketing manager, and many other regular volunteers.

      good specifics

    1. Human Resources Frame caught my interest since I was aware of how Hope Helps is associated with very compassionate and loving groups of volunteers

      good choice and justification

    1. Recently, the distribution of 150 Thanksgiving turkeys on Thanksgiving day is evidence to great planning and trust in us as her core competencies under her leadership.

      last semester...

      anything this semester?

    1. By creating this poster, my intention is to raise awareness about the event and encourage participation. I plan to share the poster on my social media platforms to attract family members and friends, with the hope of increasing both volunteers and attendees for the event.

      what's the update? now that the event passed-how did it go?

    1. this opportunity has afforded me the privilege of applying the leadership theory gained from past courses to real world examples, encouraging me to improve my leadership going forward.

      great!

    1. Human resources focuses on what the organization does for its volunteers and how they offer opportunities and room for growth. I chose this aspect of the organization because it is something that I believe they do very well. They’ve taken many actions to reward the students who are contributing to the mission and therefore bettering the local community.

      good rationale

    2. Instructions: Use two of Bolman and Deals four frames or “lens” to explore the dynamics you have observed or experienced while serving at your nonprofit organization. For instance, how are operational issues or concerns over power, conflict, or leadership addressed by organizational leaders?

      remove instuctions

    1. It was so much more rewarding doing it with others who believed in the cause because they had the work ethic, I had to invest in working collaboratively.

      This sentence is a little confusing

    1. but frankly was always really busy with other things but was able to connect me to activities and other volunteer events that helped me make valuable connections.

      too bad!

    1. overloaded workers

      I wonder how this could be corrected. Her frustrations could bring volunteers down--not ideal! How could she channel her negative emotions differently?

    2. For example, the person in charge of the donations seemed to be overwhelmed and could not always answer questions we may have regarding delivery. She always sounded frustrated whenever she was asked questions because she indicated no one informed her of what and where things were going. I think if they provided her with more information, she would feel more comfortable answering questions as well as feeling more motivated to seek out the answers.

      insightful observation

    3. Instructions: Use two of Bolman and Deals four frames or “lens” to explore the dynamics you have observed or experienced while serving at your nonprofit organization. For instance, how are operational issues or concerns over power, conflict, or leadership addressed by organizational leaders?

      delete instructions

    1. 7C’s in the social change model.

      reference: Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (Eds.). (2017). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.

    1. I am a nursing major student and I have a passion for working with children and families that are in need and this organization is truly a unique opportunity to bring awareness to issues that affect the communities in our area.

      great tie-in

    2. Instructions: This Journal entry will focus on the reasons you have chosen to devote 40 hours of service to the non-profit organization you selected. In short, what is your “why”? Describe your service organization including its mission, history, location(s), population(s) served, financial health, and other information you deem as important. The word limit range for this Journal entry is 350 and 450 words. Also, list one insight related to this reflection in the textbox at the bottom of this chapter.

      remove instructions

    1. Instructions: Use two of Bolman and Deals four frames or “lens” to explore the dynamics you have observed or experienced while serving at your nonprofit organization. For instance, how are operational issues or concerns over power, conflict, or leadership addressed by organizational leaders?

      delete instructions

    1. .

      here you could add a transition sentence mentioning the 7Cs and reference: Komives, S. R., & Wagner, W. (Eds.). (2017). Leadership for a better world: Understanding the social change model of leadership development. John Wiley & Sons.

    2. however it is not one her strengths that shines through like the others. Sometimes she can get upset or overwhelmed easily and isn’t aware of how she acting.

      another reason why this journal is private

    1. Dear Reader, I am a volunteer and intern at Make-A-Wish. Make-A-Wish is a philanthropy that grants children with a critical illness a wish. These wishes can be to meet someone, to get something, and more. Wish coordinators make sure that children get what they want. Make-A-Wish also has meetings with the families before and after, to make sure the children are alright. Due to donations and fundraising, Make-A-Wish can make wishes come true for children suffering from life threatening illnesses. Thank you, Emma Cassidy

      it would be helpful to give some background about who would recieve the letter and where it would be posted.

    1. Instructions: This Journal entry will focus on the reasons you have chosen to devote 40 hours of service to the non-profit organization you selected. In short, what is your “why”? Describe your service organization including its mission, history, location(s), population(s) served, financial health, and other information you deem as important. The word limit range for this Journal entry is 350 and 450 words. Also, list one insight related to this reflection in the textbox at the bottom of this chapter.

      remove instructions

    1. Instructions: In this chapter, you will introduce yourself with your name, role in the class, class standing, and major(s) at UCF. You may include anything else you want to say about yourself. Use my example below to guide your process.

      remove instructions and box

    1. I’ve went ahead and attached an email below of my appreciation letter that I’ve sent to the organization to thank them for my gratitude and thankfulness for giving me this opportunity.

      good!

    1. This realization came as I noticed that by focusing on personal integrity and authentic actions, I inadvertently led by example. People are drawn to leaders who are confident in their direction and do not merely follow the crowd but forge their own paths based on their convictions and values.

      what a gift that you've learned this at a young age... :)

    2. Additionally, I served at Al-Malik Teen School, a nonprofit focused on teaching children about Islam and reading the Quran. My role involved hosting online sessions where I guided students through Quranic recitation, correcting them and providing tips to enhance their learning.

      you didn't really add this in other parts of your journal