I believe that the purpose of ILC is not to create new leaders, but to develop individuals who have leadership capabilities and foster a growth that matures them as people both inside and outside of leadership positions. Students in ILC already have leadership capabilities, since they are in ILV. Everyone had to apply for the village and was accepted, so everybody is already, to some extent, a leader. ILC helps students understand what leadership truly entails and fully realize the the power of potential and individual choice. It will prompt students to go out of their comfort zones and delve into new concepts and ideas. Relational leadership will serve as a central theme to the class environment, as it will be the subject of much discussion,
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They will also be called to compare and contrast different forms of leadership and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages to each unique style. Along with just learning about relational leadership, students will have to learn how to apply its principles to their current way of leading, as well as use it to benefit the common good outside of just …show more content…
From being the oldest in my family, to being a leader in friend groups, to being a student ambassador, to being a Household Representative, and being a chapter head for a youth group, I have experienced quite a range of positions. However, through these experiences I have understood what it is like to experience struggle. I know that leadership has its drawbacks. It can take a toll on me, as I’m sure it does to anyone who knows what it’s like to be a leader. These struggles can range from external conflict, such as handling inappropriateness or drama, or internal conflict, such as self-doubt or confusion. I feel like I’ve been a relational leader all my life without really fully understanding it. Though I do like examining relational leadership, I want to see other styles that perhaps I can consider and integrate in my life. I understand that no style can fully eliminate the sacrifice and burden that remains intrinsic to the nature of standing up as a leader, but I believe that SLC can introduce me to new and different ideas that will train me on how to respond to situations in the most efficient way. Ultimately, I hope to find my true purpose in being a leader and create a unique style that allows me to push myself to be the best version of myself that I can
They will also be called to compare and contrast different forms of leadership and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages to each unique style. Along with just learning about relational leadership, students will have to learn how to apply its principles to their current way of leading, as well as use it to benefit the common good outside of just …show more content…
From being the oldest in my family, to being a leader in friend groups, to being a student ambassador, to being a Household Representative, and being a chapter head for a youth group, I have experienced quite a range of positions. However, through these experiences I have understood what it is like to experience struggle. I know that leadership has its drawbacks. It can take a toll on me, as I’m sure it does to anyone who knows what it’s like to be a leader. These struggles can range from external conflict, such as handling inappropriateness or drama, or internal conflict, such as self-doubt or confusion. I feel like I’ve been a relational leader all my life without really fully understanding it. Though I do like examining relational leadership, I want to see other styles that perhaps I can consider and integrate in my life. I understand that no style can fully eliminate the sacrifice and burden that remains intrinsic to the nature of standing up as a leader, but I believe that SLC can introduce me to new and different ideas that will train me on how to respond to situations in the most efficient way. Ultimately, I hope to find my true purpose in being a leader and create a unique style that allows me to push myself to be the best version of myself that I can