As I begin to reflect back on the course, there were so many positive learning experiences that raced through my mind. I cannot help but constantly think about how amazing the teaching team truly was. Having the opportunity to be exposed to what “right” looks and “FEELS” like, is truly astonishing. This past journey made me consistently think of John Wooden’s famous quote, “Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating…too often people neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life” (as cited in Middleton, Brown, Andress, Pockrandt, Turner, Adetilewa, & Oliver, 2016). So many lives came to life throughout the course because of the well-thought-out conditions that were set by the teaching team. Moreover, this has caused me to affirm my leadership stance on the power and efficiency of relationships, which is why reflect on my convening case more so than anything else.
Prior Assignment
Looking back on my convening case has reminded me why relationships can be so powerful. It’s the reason why one person felt powerful enough to band together and try to derail another person’s curriculum - mine. However, I never took the time to try and make a friend prior to our meeting. I left my emotions do what they normally do, and that is …show more content…
Throughout that study, I concluded that trust is beyond more powerful than we realize. I compared our data to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and found that “Safety” is relative to the individual – it all comes down to trust. The real question was, not do people feel safe, but do they trust their surroundings and environment. This is why people in combat or conflict can stand side-by-side and not fear safety. It is what allows a loved one to stand in self-reliance for us when we are vulnerable. Accordingly, the power and efficiency of strong relationships goes far beyond our personal
Prior Assignment
Looking back on my convening case has reminded me why relationships can be so powerful. It’s the reason why one person felt powerful enough to band together and try to derail another person’s curriculum - mine. However, I never took the time to try and make a friend prior to our meeting. I left my emotions do what they normally do, and that is …show more content…
Throughout that study, I concluded that trust is beyond more powerful than we realize. I compared our data to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and found that “Safety” is relative to the individual – it all comes down to trust. The real question was, not do people feel safe, but do they trust their surroundings and environment. This is why people in combat or conflict can stand side-by-side and not fear safety. It is what allows a loved one to stand in self-reliance for us when we are vulnerable. Accordingly, the power and efficiency of strong relationships goes far beyond our personal