About Me

I just graduated from URI with a BA in History and a double minor in Spanish and Leadership Studies. I have returned to URI to study Writing & Rhetoric. Upon completion of the Writing degree I will go to law school to study International Law. My desire to write this blog comes from the constant media attention on political figures and their antics. I also wanted to write this blog to highlight important issues for my peers and fellow young adults just in case they do not find joy in watching their local news.

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Table of Contents

-Who am I?
-My most valuable learning
-Group Development
-Servant Leadership
-Servant Leadership Poem
-5 Areas of Leadership
         1. Self Leadership
         2. Leadership Theories
         3. Inclusive Leadership
         4. Critical Thinking
         5. Interpersonal Leadership
-Strengths, Life Goals....RESUME

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Who am I?

Alima International Dance Association: President





The Student Alliance for the Welfare of Africa: President



Native American Student Organization: Head Representative




Student Programming Office: Advisor
URI Memorial Union

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My Most Valuable Learning...

- Interacting with other people (Learning how to approach different people/ situations)


-Problem Solving


-Knowing when to be a boss and when to be a leader



  1. The boss drives people; the leader coaches them.
  2. The boss depends upon authority; the leader on good will.
  3. The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.
  4. The boss says ‘I’; the leader says ‘we.’
  5. The boss says ‘Get here on time’; the leader gets there ahead of time.
  6. The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.
  7. The boss knows how it is done; the leader shows how.
  8. The boss makes work a drudgery; the leader makes work a game.
  9. The boss says ‘Go’; the leader says ‘Let’s go.’”
  10. The boss justifies or lays blame - the leader takes responsibility.

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Group Development by Tuckman

Stage 1: Forming- The desire to be accepted by others and avoid conflict

Stage 2: Storming- When important issues are being discussed some people’s patience may break
Stage 3: Norming- Creating rules, tasks, and responsibilities of the group
Stage 4: Performing- Independent activity and flexibility
Stage 5: Adjourning- Completion and disengagement both from the tasks and group members, recognize/ enjoy achievements or recognize a sense of loss



Model I:  
 

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Group Development cont

SAWA Retreat Fall 2010





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Servant Leadership: Community Service

Community Service in New Orleans, Lousiana (Spring Break 2011)





Rhythm of the Soul VI



SAWA: AIDS Awareness Concert


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Servant Leadership Poem

The paradoxes of being a "Servant-Leader" poem
Strong enough to be weak

Successful enough to fail

Busy enough to make time

Wise enough to say "I don't know"

Serious enough to laugh

Rich enough to be poor

Right enough to say "I'm wrong"

Compassionate enough to discipline

Mature enough to be childlike

Important enough to be last

Planned enough to be spontaneous

Controlled enough to be flexible

Free enough to endure captivity

Knowledgeable enough to ask questions

Loving enough to be angry

Great enough to be anonymous

Responsible enough to play

Assured enough to be rejected

Victdorious enough to lose

Industrious enough to relax

Leading enough to serve

Poem by Brewer --- as cited by Hansel

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Self Leadership

15. Student will describe own personal leadership style, including strengths and weaknesses, and examples of application (Ex. = Leadership style inventories, the L.P.I., career inventories, etc.)
F’ 07: RBB-HDF 297

F’ 10:
HDF 412
HDF 417
F’ 07:
Guest Speaker: Ray Watson

F’ 10:
Church: Breakfast Ministry



Fall 2007:
A person who displays Servant Leadership is Ray Watson who works for a non-profit organization in Providence, R.I. Mr. Watson explained that a Servant Leader has to be assertive, helpful, hardworking, and has to get involved. He also explained that a part of being a leader is knowing when to be a boss and when to be a leader. Sometimes being a boss means making executive decisions that could impact your given situation. When it comes to being a leader you have to take into account morals, ethics and organization. Another key element he focused on is if you’re aspiring to be a future leader you must learn how to deal with/handle difficult situations and you must find a good mentor. He stressed the importance of finding a mentor who is doing something that is positive in their life and that can offer you the proper advice to help you succeed.
Updated Fall 2010:
The purpose of being a Servant Leader is to be able to serve people for a better good, also to build a strong community. When I volunteered at my church I worked in the kitchen as a part of the Breakfast Ministry. This ministry was dedicated to be of service to the local community (community outreach), the church family, and any other guests joining us for Bible School and Sunday worship. I was practicing servant leadership by dealing with all types of people, Christians, guests and the community of South Providence. One of the key characteristics of a servant leader is “listening”, having the patience to listen was a challenging task for me. I felt this way because I had to listen to my mother who was the chairperson of the ministry, a large group of children running around, hungry adults and members of the team who felt the need to delegate tasks even though it was not there role. Another characteristic is “awareness”, being aware of the people you are surrounded by as well as the different personalities you have to deal with. When dealing with a large amount of people, a leader has to have a certain amount of patience toward everyone not just the people you are close to. I realized that one of my strengths was keeping everything in order whether it was food, people or maintaining the kitchen area.

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Inclusive Leadership

70.
Students will demonstrate
 knowledge of McIntosh’s theory of 
privilege and its relationship
 to leadership



"In proportion as my  racial group was being confident, comfortable, and oblivious, other groups
were likely being made unconfident, uncomfortable, and alienated.  Whiteness protected me  from many kinds of hostility, distress, and violence, which I was being subtly trained to visit in turn upon people of color." Peggy McIntosh



Point #13. I can speak in public to a powerful male group without putting my race on trial.


Point # 17. I can criticize our government and talk about how much I fear its policies and behavior without being seen as a cultural outside.

Point # 24. I can be sure that if I need legal or medical help my race will not work against me.

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Critical Thinking

80.

5 Methods of Problem Solving:
  • Challenging your assumptions/ Don’t let assumptions limit possible solutions
  • Minimize large problems
  • Ask 3 people for their advice/opinion
  • Write down the problem
***Change your perspective: Look at your situation from a different angle***

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Interpersonal and Organizational Concepts & Skills

Active Listening Skills:


"We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead." ~ by William Arthur Ward 

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My resume

My Top 5 Strengths

*Context

  • ·         People who are especially talented in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.
  • ·         “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George Santayana)
  • ·         Because of your strengths, you create a vision of the future by unraveling what happened in the past. You strive to understand the what, when, who, where, how, and why of events.

*Belief

  • ·         People who are especially talented in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.
  • ·         Because of your strengths, you want only the very best for your family. This is a top priority for you.
  • ·         You are highly motivated to make the world a better place than you found it.

*Restorative

  • ·         People who are especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
  • ·         By nature, you are likely to be the team member who reflects on what you could or should have done better.
  • ·         It’s very likely that you devote your energy, intelligence, and time to fixing things about yourself.

*Achiever

  • ·         People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
  • ·         It’s very likely that you are known as a reliable and dependable person.
  • ·         By nature, you enjoy working on projects that demand a great deal of accuracy and precision.

*Learner

  • ·         People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
  • ·         Nonetheless, you are committed to acquiring knowledge and/or skills.
  • ·         In the process of assisting another person, you generally move closer to your own goals.
  • Graduate from The University of Rhode Island
  • Attend Law School
  • Obtain Law Degree in International Relations/Ph. D in Human Rights
  • Work in a Law Firm that deals with International Relations
  • Work at the United Nations in New York

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