Positive Energy:
I have been able to generate positive energy around academics for my community through demonstrating my dedication to regular, daily study time. I think that this is important to show students who are coming into college how important it is to get a strong start in all of their classes from the very beginning. Also I think it is important to show that study habits should be... "habitual" and part of a routine like a job. I have also been able to integrate this into conversation about finding the right time and environment for serious homework sessions. I am hoping that this can create an academic-focused energy in our community in addition to our supportive, community-focused energy.
Neutral Energy:
Unfortunately, I did have a busier week than usual which left me with less time to keep my attention on building more community-focused energy. I tried to stay in the loop and be present as much as possible, but I am not sure if I did it enough. I plan to really make sure that I can spend more time in the evenings this week making rounds to the suites and increasing my personal interactions with everyone in the community. I call this energy neutral because it is not exactly negative, but it definitely isn't a source of positive energy either. I need to generate more positive community-focused energy this week because the energy that is conveyed during the forming of a community is essential to how it develops.
Negative Energy:
Even more unfortunate is the negative sources of energy that I feel like I generated in the past week. I slipped up on several responsibilities that I had for my Program Assistant team which reflects negatively on my energy as a co-worker. As a leader, I am constantly in the fishbowl which I have decided is really more like an aquarium once you are the experienced veteran. It is critical to demonstrate responsible leadership when you are also working with other leaders, and last week I performed poorly in that area especially. A big goal of mine is to generate more positive energy for my team and provide proof for the love that I have cultivated for our successes and development. So to start generating this positive energy as the member of a team and a mentor to fellow leaders, I feel the need to be accountable for any negative energy that I may have generated first.
Jesse, I think that you have set a very positive tone with your very healthy study habits. I do think that you started the year a little in the deficit as you were coming out of your summer school experience with projects to finish while gearing up for the year. I feel like you have just been keeping your head above water. I think if you can find some time to catch up and get some school things done, you will feel better and be able to get that positive energy flowing. I hope to see you show that great leadership with your peers. You have a lot to share with them and I hope you can initiate more contact with them and 'supervise' their work a bit more in your areas of responsibility. You are a great person. If there is anything more I can do to support you, let me know.
ReplyDeleteI love your reference to the aquarium :) cool!
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