Update

This week our Relief Society had our huge semester enrichment meeting. Organizing and setting into motion something like this takes a lot of planning and thought. I was kind of worried about this event cause the Stake Relief Society presidency was going to be there, and I wasn't an integral part of the planning process. I think from this whole event I learned that it is vitally important that communication between committees is good. I am sorry this is sooo short but my sister just got here, and I am going! Congratulations Justin!

Week #?

Well this week in my leadership role we had to organize a fairly large enrichment activity. I think I learned a lesson in organization, responsibility, and communication. It ended up okay, but poor communication and the lack of a back up plan greatly decreased our effectiveness and greatly increased our stress. Getting items for pie making for seventy girls, and trying to organize that is a difficult task.
Last week socially I became a leader when I was the orator for our large game of live action mafia. It was hard to keep everything in order, and I had to demand attention in a way, and try and keep things moving. Sam was there, and he was also an orator, so he can attest to the fact that it was a challenge. It was kind of chaotic and insane, but the game was successful. :)
p.s. I really liked the lecture that was on Monday. :)

Week Update

Last Sunday I got the opportunity to develop myself as a teacher and a leader. I had to teach Relief Society, and of course, the Stake Relief Society president had to show us for my lesson. Ugghh. I had to prepare myself spiritually and mentally in order to be truly able to teach. Our topic we picked was that you are never alone. I learned so much and hopefully I was able to transfer some of that knowledge to the sisters. This week I also finished my leadership book, Leadership and Self-Deception. I loved it! You will be able to hear more of my thoughts about it on Wednesday. I apologize for the shortness of the blog. It's all I have time for today!

:) Handling Crisis

I am sooo glad that I remembered this! I hope everyone else does cause I really want those cookies. ;) And it is soooo true that if I don't do it Thursdays I forget!
This week in my leadership role I have had to learn how to handle crisis situations. I will leave out the details, but as a leader I needed to be a source of comfort and assistance for this individual. It's kind of intimidating, me being a peer who really doesn't know what to do especially in situations like the one I was put in. I just went by the Spirit, and tried to help her in the limited ways I could. I wanted to just take away all of her pain and struggle, but that is not the way it's meant to be. I had to let her deal with it on her own, and just be a source of support. It's very humbling, and provides a chance to turn to the Lord when you can't do things yourself.
Happy Halloween :)

I hope we get cookies. ;)

This week with my leadership role I am still trying to get everything running smoothly. Organizations are meeting and planning, and things are finally starting to pick up, but there is still work to do. For most of us this is the first time really being a part of Relief Society so we are not exactly sure what to do. I am grateful they have no one to really compare me to. It’s kind of a challenge being in this position. Obviously when there are questions they come to me, and I still am unsure with everything. I just have to rely on the Spirit, and really keep in touch with my Bishop.
This week I tried to show more positivity and compassion. I guess you could say I tried to be a fire starter. At enrichment or when I just see the women in my ward I try to ask what’s going on in their lives, and make them feel like they belong and are loved. I tried to keep a sunny outlook on life, and also refrain from saying anything negative about another sister in the ward. I tried my hardest, but can always do better.

Week Quattro

This week as a leader I didn’t set any new goals. I am still trying to figure out what exactly is the best way to befriend the girls. I have just been supportive, and a friend. I sometimes feel as if I am not really doing anything. I just take confidence in that fact that I am not alone. I just have to try my hardest and be in tune with Spirit, and the Lord will take care of the rest.
A random thing that happened this week that I think counts as a leadership experience. It doesn’t have to do with my leadership role as Relief Society President, but it’s kind of funny. So there is this bench in Heritage Halls where there is an electric current running through it. If there is water on the bench and next to the bench and you stand in it bare foot and shake someone’s hand that is on the bench your hand vibrates with an electric current running through your arm. Well after I was shown this I influenced people doing this probably not so good for you activity. Sam was there, and we used our leadership skills to make others electrocute themselves. :)

Myers Briggs Test

I was a type ENFP. I think the test nailed my personality pretty well. I wasn’t too surprised by the results. It didn’t give me any extreme new insights. I wasn’t like wow, I had no idea. It just reaffirmed my attributes. I am a very outgoing, thoughtful, feeling, compassionate person. I take energy from others, and I enjoy helping others. I am very spontaneous and like loose structure over rigid oversight. All of this is nice to have told to me again, but I knew it. It also just reaffirmed my future career choice of a marriage and family therapist.
I think what this means for me as a leader is that I need to be in a very people focused environment. I will lead the best in a place where there isn’t a set routine, and you live in the moment, day by day. Because of my personality I believe I have the responsibility to lead. I am very aware of other people and their needs, and I have the ability to help them. My personality is what allows me to understand others. I have a great ability to figure out the motives and needs of others.
Now I am going to switch over from my personality test to the strength of my classmates. Josh is great at leading by example. He always tells stories and has comments that help teach me important lessons in leadership. Tim has a strength that is willingness. He is always willing to comment and participate in discussions. I think this is very important so we all can see different points of view to better ourselves. Shayna has the strength of trustworthiness. When we worked on our group presentation and the tasks were delegated, I knew I could rely on her to hold up her end of the bargain. As a shout out to Sam, he is very physically strong…I mean just look at his muscles. ;) p.s. he told me to say that… :)