What kind of teams you have been on and how has it helped you and made you a better leader?
Throughout my life, I've been on many different kinds of teams. From athletics to jobs to clubs to group projects, I've had plenty of experience seeing what a team really means.
I can remember all the way back to gradeschool soccer, baseball, and basketball teams when the best player on the team was usually the leader. Because that one person had the most experience or talent in the sport, they were usually the person that others looked to for help. In many cases, though, this doesn't prove to be the point. The leader on the team can be anyone from the coach to the guy who rides the bench. A leader has to be the one getting the team fired up, whether it be through words or actions, out in front or behind the scenes. The leader is the one who puts the time in and gives everything he has so he can become the best he can be for the betterment of his team.
One example in particular comes to mind with athletic teams. When I was a sophomore in high school, I was privileged to be a part of the Missouri State 4A Golf Champion team. As we went through the season, leadership shifted many different times. At the beginning of the season, our coach was the one who brought us together and encouraged us to push each other to be the absolute best we could be. As the season continued, I picked up a lot of the leadership. Being the youngest member on the team, I pushed the other guys by practicing unceasingly and making them fear me because they didn't want to be beaten by a sophomore. As we neared the State Championship, two of our other players, Zach and Justin, started playing absolutely lights out. When the two day state tournament started, they led us to victory with record-breaking scores. They showed me that if you do your job well and better than anyone else, people have no choice but to follow you.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Electronics Recycling Truck
I talked with Ed Henry with Twin Valley Developmental Services regarding bringing a truck to Atchison for our event. He is the guy that comes through Atchison and collects electronics from BC once a year. He said he is going to check to make sure the date will work for him and get back with me.
His company recieves a grant from the state to provide the recycling service so this would be free to all individuals who bring their personal electronics to be recycled. If businesses want to bring their electronics though, they will have to pay a fee of $10 for TV's and $5 for moniters. Everything else they businesses can drop off for free.
He said that they will take anything electronic but people will have to fill paperwork out when they drop it off. I don't think there is much paperwork. So far, this seems like the best option. I talked to Brian Handke and he said that everybody that he talked to wanted to charge everybody to drop off items. Anyway, I didn't commit to anything with the guy and when he calls me back, I will post any new information that I get.
His company recieves a grant from the state to provide the recycling service so this would be free to all individuals who bring their personal electronics to be recycled. If businesses want to bring their electronics though, they will have to pay a fee of $10 for TV's and $5 for moniters. Everything else they businesses can drop off for free.
He said that they will take anything electronic but people will have to fill paperwork out when they drop it off. I don't think there is much paperwork. So far, this seems like the best option. I talked to Brian Handke and he said that everybody that he talked to wanted to charge everybody to drop off items. Anyway, I didn't commit to anything with the guy and when he calls me back, I will post any new information that I get.
Lucca Leadership North America Reception
I am pleased to invite each of you to a very special reception Friday, March 6th for Tim Munden and his team from Lucca Leadership North America (LLNA). This event promises each of you an opportunity to learn about Lucca Leadership, an internationally known leadership organization.
The reception is from 5:30-7:30 in the new Legacy Lounge in the new apartments on campus. There will be food and drinks for all to enjoy. I hope to see you there!
-Anthony J. Martinez
The reception is from 5:30-7:30 in the new Legacy Lounge in the new apartments on campus. There will be food and drinks for all to enjoy. I hope to see you there!
-Anthony J. Martinez
Weekly Post
I didn't see a question posted for this week...
I have been talking about our "Trash Bash" with a few people and they seem interested and excited about it! We need to start advertising and looking for volunteers for the day by our next class I would think. We need to get some posters and flyers up around town so that people can mark it down on their calendars!
I have been talking about our "Trash Bash" with a few people and they seem interested and excited about it! We need to start advertising and looking for volunteers for the day by our next class I would think. We need to get some posters and flyers up around town so that people can mark it down on their calendars!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Food Info
As regards to our project, I have inquired with a friend whose father is a bread man. He has told me that he can get us as many hamburger buns as we needed for our "Trash Bash." I have also called my contact at my hometown Burger King but am awaiting reply.
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