Odysseus Leadership Style

Travel back in time four years and you would have better luck finding Waldo than finding the obscure speck known as Sweta Mukhopadhyay among the sea of students. While I brimmed with enthusiasm, I lacked the confidence to assert myself; I remember the countless situations my shy demeanor overpowered my will to speak up, and so, I ended following the herd more often than leading it.
It was during a group seminar for The Odyssey that I could no longer stand the confinements of my shell. A group mate dictated everyone’s actions and decried all ideas but her own, creating a toxic environment. She was especially venomous to my suggestions; because I did not think creating a skit delineating Odysseus’s encounter with the Polyphemus was ,”stupid and a ridiculous waste of time,” I began to argue for my case and she eventually gave in, which surprised me considering how intimidating an air she gave off. …show more content…
I know what it’s like being afraid to express things like constructive criticism or a new idea that gambles on favorability so I always make sure to create an environment where everyone is comfortable with voicing their opinion. I have used this democratic method when brainstorming with my school’s Pan Asian Club event committee; because of a welcoming environment, the Pan Asian Club will host Teaneck High School’s first Asian Culture Night filled with Filipino Line Dancing, Indian Odissi, Japanese Haiku Poems, and much