INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Values Diversity
This week I'm attempting to become the Great Appreciator. I want to appreciate what every one brings to the table and not judge them because I would do or say things differently.
1. Are you looking for opportunities in the organization to develop all the people who work with you?
This is something I've honestly focused on with the Care Week team. I'm looking to develop them as leaders and as doers and organizers. I want them to keep coming back to find great success in BYUSA and be future leaders in our organization. In just the 7 weeks we've been working together I've seen much growth in many of the team members, Tori especially. I see her as a future E.D. in the clubs area.
This project is more than just trying to put on a killer Care Week. It's also about the experience that my team is having with BYUSA and the feelings of belonging and accomplishment which come with it.
2. Does it matter if they are different from you?
I'm actually quite happy that they are not like me. If we had 8 Petes on the team then we would really be in trouble. The fact that they are different is underlying strength of the team. The only thing we need to have in common is a purpose. The skills and abilities of each team member are critical to making the event a success. As soon as a team realizes that they don't have to be the same is when the team takes its first step towards greatness.
For example, Emily has the love and respect of the entire team which she uses to influence the rest of the team to fulfill their responsibilities. No one wants to let Emily down.
Hannah is always happy and positive which is infectious. Brandon brings comic relief and Ciaira cares more about people than anyone I've ever met.
3. Do you enjoy working with people who have diverse perspectives and opinions?
I enjoy working with all sorts of people... now. There was a dark time in my life when I wanted to work with people like me exclusively. I now realize how much I would be missing out on if I still subscribed to that same belief. It takes all kinds.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Gray Area
What does integrity really mean to you? How do you know personally when you are displaying integrity?
Integrity is maintaining the same righteous morals and principles in all situations. Integrity means being morally consistent. When I think about integrity I am always reminded of the verse in the Book of Job that says, "Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason."
Even though Job was faced with crushing challenges he still maintained his integrity. He stayed the course even though it was difficult.
When you do something which allows you to maintain your integrity you can just feel it. You feel uncompromised and true. The act stands on its own. You don't need excuses, explanation, validation or justification.
Choose one of the development suggestions, or your own, to work on this week. What did you choose? Why? How did it go?
Don't make promises if you are not reasonably certain you can and will keep them.
This week I've been trying to only promise what I can deliver on. I chose this one because in the past I have struggled with this in an effort to be a bearer of good news. I make promises that I'm not sure if I can make happen just because I want to be a slimmer and BYU clean-shaven Santa Clause. Sometimes it is hard because you want to give people hope and give the masses something to look forward to. At other times we overestimate our power and ability to make things happen. It is better to promise nothing rather than give some inquiring soul false hope.
I feel like I had some success with this suggestion this week in dealing with my Care week team. I was much more realistic with them instead of promising things I wasn't sure I could deliver on.
Think of someone you know who displays integrity regularly. What do they DO to demonstrate integrity? How does that impact you?
Hilary Fullmer is a woman who displays constant integrity. I can always count on her to do the right thing, regardless if it be inconvenient, unpopular, or otherwise. She shows her integrity in small ways which have big consequences. One of the ways she shows and maintains her integrity is by encouraging others to maintain their integrity. She isn't blown around by every wind of social pressure but stands firm in what she knows is right. She lifts others up because she is standing on higher ground. Her example of integrity makes me want to live my life in similar fashion. She gives me hope that I can be a man of integrity.
Integrity is maintaining the same righteous morals and principles in all situations. Integrity means being morally consistent. When I think about integrity I am always reminded of the verse in the Book of Job that says, "Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason."
Even though Job was faced with crushing challenges he still maintained his integrity. He stayed the course even though it was difficult.
When you do something which allows you to maintain your integrity you can just feel it. You feel uncompromised and true. The act stands on its own. You don't need excuses, explanation, validation or justification.
Choose one of the development suggestions, or your own, to work on this week. What did you choose? Why? How did it go?
Don't make promises if you are not reasonably certain you can and will keep them.
This week I've been trying to only promise what I can deliver on. I chose this one because in the past I have struggled with this in an effort to be a bearer of good news. I make promises that I'm not sure if I can make happen just because I want to be a slimmer and BYU clean-shaven Santa Clause. Sometimes it is hard because you want to give people hope and give the masses something to look forward to. At other times we overestimate our power and ability to make things happen. It is better to promise nothing rather than give some inquiring soul false hope.
I feel like I had some success with this suggestion this week in dealing with my Care week team. I was much more realistic with them instead of promising things I wasn't sure I could deliver on.
Think of someone you know who displays integrity regularly. What do they DO to demonstrate integrity? How does that impact you?
Hilary Fullmer is a woman who displays constant integrity. I can always count on her to do the right thing, regardless if it be inconvenient, unpopular, or otherwise. She shows her integrity in small ways which have big consequences. One of the ways she shows and maintains her integrity is by encouraging others to maintain their integrity. She isn't blown around by every wind of social pressure but stands firm in what she knows is right. She lifts others up because she is standing on higher ground. Her example of integrity makes me want to live my life in similar fashion. She gives me hope that I can be a man of integrity.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Adrian's Miracle
What are some ways that you have encouraged others to generate creative, resourceful solutions to problems and what were the outcomes? Please use a specific incident in your answer.
One of the recent experiences I've had with encouraging someone was with my Care week advertising Wizard, Taylor Carver. At first she was worried about my vision and the things I wanted to see for the Care week theme and brand. Then one day she came into the office and we had what people in the biz would call a heart to heart. I encouraged her to make the Care week brand her own personal project, her "baby" if you will. She responded to this encouragement like a real solider. She began thinking of great ideas and was uninhibited by the shackles of my personal vision. She came up with great themes and possible brands all on her own. The creativity really began when I told her she had the lead and the freedom on this project. It was incredible to see what she was capable of.
In your opinion, what are the most important behaviors (as defined in your student manual) in getting results with a project or problem? Explain why you have chosen these ad use specific personal examples to add merit to your claim.
The two most important behaviors in getting results are communicates powerfully and prolifically, inspires and motivates others to high performance, and builds relationships. The truly great leaders of history knew that surrounding yourself with the right people and using their abilities to achieve results was the sure way to success. When you get people on the same page and seeing the same vision, you enhance the probability of getting results because you are cashing in on the skills of more than just one person.
You can see this principle in action in the early days of the Church. Joseph Smith was not good at everything and openly admitted that fact. He was a master however of communicating, inspiring, and building relationships. He was able to achieve great results because he used the abilities of those around him. This is especially evident when the Saints built Nauvoo.
What are your personal strengths in getting results on projects or problems, and how can you use and implement them in your current leadership position to benefit your team?
I believe my personal strengths in getting results are my ability to organize and communicate with people. I would like to use my ability to organize in the effort of making this Fall 2010 Care week the most successful Care week to date. We want more advertising, more participation, and more money raised for worthy causes. To do this I'll need to be incredibly well organized and responsible. As far as communicating with people, I want to use that ability to form stronger relationships with club presidents and their members. This year as a clubs area we are working on changing the perception of BYUSA in the eyes of the student body, one student at a time. If I can just do this one small thing, I believe the area will be greatly benefited as my fellow team members use their personal strengths to pursue the same vision and goals.
One of the recent experiences I've had with encouraging someone was with my Care week advertising Wizard, Taylor Carver. At first she was worried about my vision and the things I wanted to see for the Care week theme and brand. Then one day she came into the office and we had what people in the biz would call a heart to heart. I encouraged her to make the Care week brand her own personal project, her "baby" if you will. She responded to this encouragement like a real solider. She began thinking of great ideas and was uninhibited by the shackles of my personal vision. She came up with great themes and possible brands all on her own. The creativity really began when I told her she had the lead and the freedom on this project. It was incredible to see what she was capable of.
In your opinion, what are the most important behaviors (as defined in your student manual) in getting results with a project or problem? Explain why you have chosen these ad use specific personal examples to add merit to your claim.
The two most important behaviors in getting results are communicates powerfully and prolifically, inspires and motivates others to high performance, and builds relationships. The truly great leaders of history knew that surrounding yourself with the right people and using their abilities to achieve results was the sure way to success. When you get people on the same page and seeing the same vision, you enhance the probability of getting results because you are cashing in on the skills of more than just one person.
You can see this principle in action in the early days of the Church. Joseph Smith was not good at everything and openly admitted that fact. He was a master however of communicating, inspiring, and building relationships. He was able to achieve great results because he used the abilities of those around him. This is especially evident when the Saints built Nauvoo.
What are your personal strengths in getting results on projects or problems, and how can you use and implement them in your current leadership position to benefit your team?
I believe my personal strengths in getting results are my ability to organize and communicate with people. I would like to use my ability to organize in the effort of making this Fall 2010 Care week the most successful Care week to date. We want more advertising, more participation, and more money raised for worthy causes. To do this I'll need to be incredibly well organized and responsible. As far as communicating with people, I want to use that ability to form stronger relationships with club presidents and their members. This year as a clubs area we are working on changing the perception of BYUSA in the eyes of the student body, one student at a time. If I can just do this one small thing, I believe the area will be greatly benefited as my fellow team members use their personal strengths to pursue the same vision and goals.
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