GRAD 702 – Reflections on Module 1 Concepts.

Assignment 1-6: Learning Journal

How would you rate your level of professional effectiveness today? Why did you assign this rating, and what does it suggest about you?

At this point I consider myself medium since I rely on others to help me along my journey weather it is in my department or with diversity committee events. I am not a natural leader…I classify myself as a follower who enjoys working with or without people. Whatever task I am assigned to I will always get done with little supervision, in fact my supervisor (Kathy) knows that when I’m given a task she can count on me to finish it on time and in a professional manner.


I could not classify myself as low since I always communicate, follow deadlines, give/receive direction and I am willing to work alone or with others just fine. Having an entry level job and minimal experience keeps me from the rating of high. In hopes of climbing the corporate ladder and utilizing school I hope this changes.

When it comes to the diversity committee I make sure to communicate, ask for and accept the help from members, engage non active members with tasks and I expect members to follow due dates. So far I’m lucky to have outstanding committee members who are willing to help, have passion for what they are working on and we all feed off each other’s brainstorming thought.

What other information related to week 1 assignments did you consider to be of value?

The HBDI and the thorough information about the brain! There is so much to the brain and information that is stored inside that makes us who we are and why we do and think the way we do. I am excited to work with my group and compare/contract my experiences since we have all quadrants in my present group. Past groups we were paried together with non rime or reason....the next six weeks will be great!

Fun information from the Whole Brain Business Book was tasks and tips we can do at home and work to strengthen our brain. (Page 36-37)

With which of Covey’s four roles of leadership do you most identify? Why?

1. Empowering/Passion. When I tranfered to my current position 3 years ago I had no idea what was in store for me. I thought I was going to be another person who did my 40 hours and went home with a paycheck. My director (Tim) told me about the Diversity Committee so I joined and over time I accepted different responsibilities. Now, I am chairperson of the committee and I help put on various events that promote diversity. Not only have I learned from others but I've also been able to network with outside organizations and other associates and I have a real passion for this committee. Lastly, due to an increase of membership and sharing ideas we will start new and innovative things that i'm glad to be apart of! It is a real honor to be apart of something that means a lot and knowing that I stand out (in HR and management's eyes).

2. Aligning/Discipline. It takes a combination of time managment and discipline to work a full time job and attend school. Sure, i'd rather be doing something different than writing papers and researching but I'm enjoying my education thus far and enjoy the learning experiences due to group participation, combination of movie/book reports and interaction professors/Franklin staff. It helps knowing that family/friends support me and my education since I miss out on timely personal visits.