1. Please describe a situation where you have watched a someone successfully lead an organization through a change. Identify what went well and how they helped the process succeed.
I think a great example of someone leading through change is Kylie this year in the Student Honor Area. I think, first of all, that it shows a sign of a great leader that she show something that she wanted to change and improve and she didn't. Just doesn't just assume that the way things are done in the best way but she is consistently looking for ways that our area can improve and that we as leaders can improve. The organization of Student Honor and the way assignments are delegated are pretty different this year. But I feel like it has gone successfully. Through the whole experience she has remained confident and calm as a leader. She also always excepts and truly listens to feedback. She is constantly trying to improve and change herself as a leader as well.
2. Please share the three discovery statements that you wrote down as you completed each of the challenges. What do those statements help you understand about your abilities to lead change and what insights do they give you on how you can be effective as a leader in a changing environment.
Discovery Statement #1: The change felt very awkward and shlowed me down a lot. However, I was excited to try something new and switch things up.
Discovery Statement #2: This made me nervous and a little disappointed because I was excited to draw the picture but felt like I couldn't with my eyes closed.
Discovery Statement #3: It was uncomfortable and I also felt self-conscious. I definitely didn't feel normal.
While we were doing the various activities I didn't feel like I was learning anything thing about myself as I learn, but that they were just fun and entertaining. However, as I went back and read what I had written it was very eye-opening. I saw that although change is difficult and overwhelming at times it excites me because I like meeting a challenge and overcoming it. I saw that I like to have a clear picture and plan infront of me though, and it can overwhelm me to not have a good idea of what will happen next and an ability to plan ahead. I do get self-conscious and nervous of making a mistake infront of others which can hold me back in certain situations. That is something that I need to work on because at times I feel that it holds me back from reaching my true potential as a leader.
