On Tuesday, October eighth, I attended a “Leading Expeditions” seminar hosted by the Fisher Leadership Initiative in Fischer Hall. This event will serve as my International Affair’s Campus event for this semester. During his presentation the speaker started off by asking us what it meant to be a good leader. He encouraged us to work hard and strive towards leadership opportunities. He commented that this would help us to further our future careers, since many employees are promoted bases on leadership abilities. Following this, he described Fisher’s Leadership Initiative. As a result, I learned the importance and value of leadership in relation to my future. Additionally, I learned a lot about the many programs they offered, including “The Leaders Summit 2020” which is a once-in-a-life time opportunity to go on a journey of self-discovery and elevate my leadership skills. Following learning about their programs, they brought in a leadership expert who discussed the role leading may play in our futures. He elaborated on when to lead, when to follow, and then he shared a video of himself climbing the Teton mountain in Utah. Through this, the presenter taught us the value of overcoming our fears and taking initiative.
In the near future, I can apply what I learned at this seminar in a plethora of different ways, in order to achieve future success in my personal and academic endeavors. Primarily, I learned how invaluable leadership skills are in the work force. Additionally, I received many useful tips on when and how to take initiative. More so on the expedition experiences, I learned how I may apply in the future as well as how to effectively plan for these kinds of immersive experiences. I also learned about how to mentally and physically prepare myself for such endeavors. In conclusion, this was a very educational experience that resulted in a lot of personal reflection regarding leadership, initiative, and mindfulness.