Hey guys!
My time at the Senate not only taught me different leadership skills but also helped me further develop my own. It was definitely nice working with a group of individuals all very willing to do their job which sometimes made it competitive. Of course this was always playful competitiveness but it was also fun to see everyone so eager to do minimal tasks but also willing to delegate when necessary. I think we all did a great job of distributing tasks equally which can sometimes be a hard thing to do!
I also think my supervisor did a great job of exuding positive leadership qualities. She always made sure to give us positive reassurance as well as personal assistance whenever needed. She also held in-service meetings every month in which we would all vote on a Page of the Month as well as hold a circle of compliments. If you guys aren't sure what a circle of compliments is (since I was not privy to it myself) it is pretty much what it sounds like. We all get in a circle and everyone compliments a person sitting on either side of them. I think these meetings were very instrumental in cementing our office bond and this internships overall great experience!
~Chandler
I am digging that circle of compliments idea! During any one of my family member's birthday celebration, while gathered around the table for the meal and cake, we each state what our favorite thing is about the birthday person. If you're the last one, it can be tough! However, like the circle of compliments, it's a great exercise. Playful competitiveness is great, too!!! It's kinda like a joke with a tad of truth to it. ;) All in all, it sounds like it was an awesome environment to be in.
ReplyDeleteI am digging that circle of compliments idea! During any one of my family member's birthday celebration, while gathered around the table for the meal and cake, we each state what our favorite thing is about the birthday person. If you're the last one, it can be tough! However, like the circle of compliments, it's a great exercise. Playful competitiveness is great, too!!! It's kinda like a joke with a tad of truth to it. ;) All in all, it sounds like it was an awesome environment to be in.
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