Thomas Kelly ~Expedition 2~

What do I bring to the table?

            It is often wondered by members of a group what each individual member brings to help better the group or what role they play to have a positive connection with the rest of the group.

            For me personally, I have been told in our feedback sessions that I have the disposition of a natural leader.  This seems to be what I bring to the table as an individual. But I have also realized that my area in which I am a good leader is found in looking at the big picture and seeing what needs to get done as a whole.  While this is indeed an excellent skill to possess, I find myself having a hard time braking down the big picture into the tiny details.  I will undoubtedly be able to correct this with the help of the other students and the staff. The result is that for me my greatest strength is also the cause of my greatest weakness.  This being that, although I get things done, that I need to evaluate some situations in greater detail.

            My leadership skills have helped me constantly throughout this semester at SOAR. For example, I am able to get things done quickly and efficiently and I am able to help keep everyone, including myself, to stay on task.  My greatest struggle with being a natural born leader is to step back and to enable others to gain the skills of being a leader and being able to grow and to take charge.