Lunch with a Purpose

This past week I was assigned to do my show and tell. I thought it was appropriate to bring up Lunch with a Purpose since we were discussing leadership in the community. T.J. Duckett is someone that graduated from State and ended up in the NFL. After recently retiring from the NFL, T.J. is dedicating a lot of time giving back to the community. One of his projects is lunch with a purpose. My roommates and I went one of the weeks, and I have to say that it was an awesome experience. I think that by just simply giving up an hour out of your week to help out those in need is something everyone should consider. I think that T.J. exemplified servant leader characteristics. I think that he is a good model to other members of the community. He has paved a path for himself, and continues to pave ways for more opportunities. He has aligned goals and his oppurtunites and has put them to good use. His organizations have empowered many to become more involved in their own community.

Sing-a-Long

The singing activity was something that can be related to my previous post. I think that by being involved in smaller groups and really getting to know your classmates is important in the learning experience. Having more activites like this during class will help up get involved and participate more as a group. By just sitting and listening to lectures, over and over again about leadership really doesnt help me become a better leader. I think that by putting what we learn into use and focus more on group activities that it will be a better learning experience.

And they all fall down.

After being divided into groups of 3-4 we were given a stack of dixie cups. Next, the groups had to pick a leader for the activity. Little did we know that the 'leader' wasn't able to see. After setting a goal of how many rows you think your team can conquer, then the building begins. My team set a goal of 3, but ended up getting up to 6 rows. I think that this activity helped become more acquianted with other class members. I think that by applying what we learn through the lectures into more activities will help with the whole leadership process.

Oh the places we will go...

Instead of having a regular class period, we ventured out and explored campus. The scavanger hunt that day was surprisingly a learning experience in one way or another. I learned by reading the back of sparty statue we were originally called the "MichiganStaters." Thank God that name didn't stick, the "Spartans" is definitely a more suitable name. By looking for specific clues, I came across areas of campus that I didn't even know was there. I think that it is important to know your surroundings and way around campus. Although we didn't win, I still enjoyed not sitting in a classroom all day.

What It takes to be a servant leader...

This week in class we spoke about servant leaders. I find this topic to be very interesting and think that is something we all need to consider as potential leaders. Making a difference in your community and empowering others to do so is an important role in a servant leader. In the article we read, it stated 4 main aspects of a servant leader..modeling, pathfinding, alignment, and empowerment. We were asked to write a reflection in class about an experience we've had. I decided that being a student and all, that I would write about going to classes.
Modeling: By actually going to class
Pathfinding: Setting my goals for that day and for future as well
Alignment: Aligning my goals with my daily life, and putting them into action
Empowerment: empowering my roommates to follow in my footsteps and make it to class as well.
http://www.theleadershiphub.com/videos/happy-martin-luther-king-day-mlk-servant-leadership

Go Green!

Post Tailgate

Over the past weekend we went and picked up trash throughout the East Lansing community. Although I must say getting up by 10:00am was a struggle for me on a Sunday, I pulled through and meet with the Coalition Clean Up crew. I was assigned Abbot road from Burcham to Grand River. Even though I got odd stares, I knew I was doing something right. Being environmently friendly is something we all need to consider. In this case we are not only helping our community but also our mother earth. GO GREEN!

Post Clean-up!

New class. New media drivers license

This semester has been the first time blogging has been introduced to me in not one, but 2 different classes. It's amazing to me how time really has changed. I feel that in today's day and age we have so many different opportunties to be connected with others. This is a perfect example of how technology truly has made an impact our generation. Being in not only a leadership course but just recently I started my new media drivers license class. Looking forward to pursue my degree in advertising, this class has introduced me to so many different aspects of the internet and using social media. Social media is something that has taken over the web. From facebook to twitter, these resources have provided many the ability to continue learning and connecting.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1250550171
http://twitter.com/Emelou1