Leadership Reflection Paper

Since finding this piece of paper from a college course ten years ago, I have remembered and realized many things. I remember the many lessons in leadership I encountered over my college days but more importantly I’ve realized, how leaders are made and the importance of the lessons they learn. As I glanced at the paper, I noticed many shapes and images that looked somewhat familiar. I held the paper and then understood the meaning behind the images. I then realized the importance of the paper I was holding, more importantly I realized the importance of the shapes and images themselves.

The very first image I saw was an open eye. The eye is simple and not very intricate but the lesson it serves is quite the opposite. To be aware, observant and to see the value in the people and things around you is the meaning behind this eye. In order to lead greatly, one must know and

The circle was very plain, but as I remembered the meaning behind the circle I knew it was of a detailed importance. Much like the setting of the INT class, circles often represent unity and community. Everyone on the same level, each as parts of the puzzle are represented in a circle. From a leadership perspective, when a leader shows the community of those they lead that they are not some superior being, yet an equal and peer they can better relate and influence those around them. The circle represents this. As I went on, looking at the sheet before me, I noticed more symbols. I noticed a simple fish drawing. I easily remembered the book we read in INT. The book spoke on choosing your own happiness and satisfaction, despite circumstances. This lesson affected me greatly then and still affects me now, because it is so central to inner happiness. To choose your own happiness, and as a common result influence the happiness of those around you, is a difficult but important decision that has improved the quality of my life and of those around