COBE RC Week 4

I had an amazing week. At the beginning I was starting to feel like somewhat of a 51% guy. Not necessarily commanding and instructing what to do but I had a huge lack of delegation. However, after meeting with Denise and the Aramark managers we selected some student managers for the two operations we are running. During the process, there was a common feeling throughout the room that some students were inadequate to step up to the plate and take a management position. One student in particular came up as on the fence for a position. Although it had been awhile, I had previously spoken to the student who had wanted the position. Recently however, it appeared that he has his interests in other things independent of the community. That being said, when the meeting was wrapping up I mentioned that the student would be a great fit and could put the effort in to make a positive impact. I defended my claim and we later spoke to the student and he wanted the job.

            Overall, I felt empowered to have helped a friend and community peer to find something that he enjoyed and in doing so pushing him closer to the “edge”. I couldn't be more excited to see where he takes the position and I think all in all it will better him as a student and round him out as a person.

            I had the usual storms but nothing extraordinary. I wanted to confront some activities that furthered the students from academic success. I find it difficult to confront because of its overall prevalence and it being such a personal discussion to have it makes it hard to find the time on such an individual basis.

            I have a simple yet effective way to ensure that I take every situation at face value and level headed. Before I bull rush into a situation which, granted, used to be my method of choice I stop, take a deep breath and count to 5. After my serene moment in chaos I am able to calmly approach any situation, no matter how hectic. It has yet to fail me and pushes me over the edge because on 5 there is no looking back, just calculated action.