On my search for a quote I stumbled up on this:

  “The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. This myth asserts that people simply either have certain charismatic qualities or not. That's nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.” ~Warren G. Bennis

It was difficult choosing just one quote because there are numerous amounts of quotes about leadership, all equally insightful. In the end, I decided to go with this quote because I found myself relating it to the most. When I was younger I always grew up thinking that I could never be a leader because I never possessed the “charismatic qualities” that leaders are supposed to have. I was the shy awkward kid who dreaded speaking in front of a large crowd; defiantly not qualities that would make an effective leader. I now thought that although at the time I did not have those “charismatic qualities” all was not lost because I learned that becoming a leader takes time. Today I am still a shy and awkward person, but I have gone through experiences that have allowed me to take charge and want to make a positive change. I am a strong believer that no one is born a leader, but anyone can be a leader if they chose to be.

The E-Portfolio presentation taught me so much. I was intrigued to finally see what all the commotion revolving around the infamous E-Portfolio’s that my teachers kept mentioning. From Ashley’s presentation I learned what an E-Portfolio is because prior to her presentation I did not know what it was. The thing that I took into consideration from the presentation is that if one uses this resource correctly it can make your life easier down the road when you apply to desired careers. In my E-Portfolio I want to highlight all the organizations (campus or  the Chicago community)that I have been involved throughout my Loyola career because these commitments will shape me into the person I will be once I graduate.

As a leader it is important to help serve others because you have the opportunity to add value to the Loyola campus and to the greater community. Additionally, you are given a certain kind of power in which you have to be aware of how you execute your decisions because those decisions affect the people, places, and world around you.

  

This song reminds me of social change and leadership. I hope you all enjoy the wonder that is the Beatles :)