The Most Important Thing I Learned

So, it is time for us all to meet again. Although we have not heard stories from all, many of you who spoke led a commendable effort. Many of you managed to tell good stories, but there’s a distinction between good and exceptional. A great story keeps us on our toes with dynamic characters. Also, a speaker’s unique flair in storytelling is needed to keep us engaged throughout the tale. Lastly, great stories have a lesson that is applicable to us all.

An example of one of my leadership roles was on the first day of class. I was chosen to lead in a group communication. We were presented with an assignment on characteristics of group communication. The assignment involved factors and behavior that contributed to our group. We determined that communication was the most important factor. The skills the group had to establish were a common goal, working together in small groups, and synergy. See Chapter 1. Another example of a leadership role was on the discussion panel project. The project was very challenging and labor intensive. We learned how technology and computer-mediated technology effect communication. See Chapter 15.

Q. 2. State which three of LynnAnn Wojciechowicz’s nine reasons for infusing storytelling into the curriculum make the most sense to you and say why.

I have never tried marijuana and really don’t know anything about it, so these articles were interesting to me. One thing I learned was that, the cognitive process most clearly affected by marijuana is short-term memory. Another thing that I learned was that several studies have conducted that long-term marijuana smoking is not associated with elevated cancer risk. In addition, I learned that moderate marijuana smoking over a 20-year period was associated with reduced risk of head and neck cancer. I found these articles to be very educating and I enjoyed reading them.

I learned the about the difference between reports and stories. A report is used to render information, while stories are used to render experience. I will implement this in the school year by making sure that my reports gives the reader accurate information and facts, so they may gain knowledge. Moreover, I will make sure that my stories are give the reader experiences that allow them to imagine things they have never thought of. It should be easy for me to do this despite having to do research and making sure that stories don’t appear in my reports since sometimes it does.

The importance of storytelling is something I wish I knew better before taking this class. If I were able to give future students one important piece of advice about storytelling, it would be to use real life examples. According to the article, through storytelling “They will be able to capture and hold the attention of the audience.” (page 36) Find people and use their stories to promote your idea. I wish in speeches I could have used real life examples to better communicate my point. I think this would have made my pervasive speech more

Storytelling is such a powerful tool that is used to share past and present experiences around the world. Storytelling can create connections between people and allow people to find their true selves and be able to understand another person’s perspective. The power of storytelling is an integral part of the course, Core 102: Explorations In or Out?, because this course is all about putting yourself into someone else’s shoes and being able to see through the experiences of others in literature. The course makes students think about the experiences of others from various groups and walks of life through literature. Two texts that best highlighted the experiences of others who were considered “out” are Don Quixote and Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress. Those texts from the course are ones that made me reflect, put myself into someone else’s shoes and be able to see the experiences of others through literature due to the books both covering the topics of inner exploration, how people transform and grow through the relationships they build with others, and seeing various, unique perspectives on how others view the world around them.

I am a servant leader, and I feel as if I can be a great asset to my community by serving them as a physician. One thing that motivates me the most is my future patients. Whether the procedure a patient request is cosmetic, or they are diagnosed with skin cancer, I want to be there for them. I want to be their support system as well as their caregiver. Not everyone has someone to lean on, but I want to be there for all of my patients. Being a physician isn’t only about curing or treating people. It’s about the connections made with those people. You can change someone’s life by just simply showing them you care. That is what truly motivates

Before writing the book, Smith interviewed more than 70 CEO’s and executives from all over the world to learn when are they telling stories, what kind of stories they are telling and what kind of success they are achieving with it. Smith start the book with the history of storytelling in business world and explains why stories are an effective means of communication, and then goes on to show how stories can be used to address a range of different types of leadership challenges, such as: - Setting a vision for the future - Leading change - Defining the organization’s culture - Inspiring and motivating -Helping people to find passion for

Have you ever felt abandoned? Like somebody who matter to you and they left you and never came back well this happened to me and this event has shaped me. My mom left me when i was 4 and i barely started kindergarten and i didn't know she left me. After a while when i was growing i learned three thing that taught me many things while i was growing up and i still am. My second thing is that everything happens for a reason no matter what happened. My last thing that is that if you ever feel abandoned just know that there is always going to be someone by your side even if you might not expect it.The three things i learned is that when someone doesn’t love you, you just have to move on even though it may hurt.

It is necessary to share others’ stories because people will take those stories and learn from them. But, we don’t know if our stories will affect others, and if we will have a legacy after leaving the world. We don’t know if our story or chapter is important enough to have a legacy.

This experience greatly informs my leadership style today. I believe that the key to being a leader is helping individuals to recognize and capitalize upon their potential. Individuals often fail to see in themselves what others see. A leader must show team members what they cannot see to enable them to flourish. This is essential to fostering a diverse community, as encouraging individuals’ strengths and differences helps them to express their entire, authentic selves, as opposed to trying to conform to expectations. As a result, teams can become more dynamic, positive, and creative and thus more

While reading the passage "The Greatest Lesson I Ever Learned" by Robert E Farrell, were introduced with an experience Robert recalls with his mom. Robert's mother wanted to purchase a pair of pink gloves. Due to Macy's department store, not being busy Robert's mom did not get the suitable service. There were two sales clerks that acknowledge the presence of the Robert's mom. Instead, they ignore paying attention when she cleared her throat. The two clerks continued to chat and ignore Robert’s mom. Eventually, Robert's mom begins to bang on the glass counter with keys almost breaking it.

2. (Chapter 14) Think about a STORY or EXAMPLE you heard that really taught you something. What did you learn from the speaker's telling of the story? For example, how well did the speaker consider the audience, occasion, and purpose? What made the story so vivid or memorable? Refer to specific methods discussed in the chapter.

When reflecting on my experience as both a student and a life learner, I never would have considered myself a leader. In fact, I have always been the shy kid who hides in the back of the class and panics whenever it is their turn to respond to a question. College however provided me with an opportunity to develop myself as a leader. I became more active in school activities and actively sought out leadership roles. As I’ve progressed in my professional life, I’ve become more interested in what it takes to make a strong leader. When assuming leadership roles, I’ve always considered myself an authentic leader but I know I’ve often struggled in detailing clear goals for my group or organization. Thankfully, Enrolling in the effective