Class reflection

What I valued most about the class was getting to learn about other chapter presidents. I particularly enjoyed learning how each of us is a leader in our own personal ways. It’s very cool to see different people enable their unique organizations that are all a part of a larger community.

I have taken this back to my organization by striving to learn more about the other members on and how I can enable them with their unique perspectives to be the best leaders they can. Something I admit I have not given much thought to before.

I think the seven C’s were also very helpful and I hope it continues to be applied to future classes. It’s very easy to understand, but it doesn’t pretend to be easy to apply. I also like the fact that it presents the concepts with the idea that they are all tied together. Leadership models that attempt to compartmentalize aspects such as these are unrealistic, and thus are a waste.

Collaborating with and learning more about other chapter Presidents is definitely the most beneficial part of the class.

If I could offer any advice it would be to increase individualization. Chapter Presidents have many outside pressures on them that can force them to not be themselves at times (leadership conferences, executive board members, chapter members, alumni advisers, consultants from nationals). Each of these things can serve a positive role by helping presidents grow into better leaders. However, they can also push individuals into focusing on what they should be and not what they are. Without adequate self-reflection, an individual can only take so much of this before starting to become a disengaged leader. Additionally, I don’t think it’s possible to cover ground on your weaknesses if you don’t know your strengths.