The story I selected for my final Light from Many Lamps assignment was about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s last speech, a radio address he was to give in honour of Jefferson Day. In it he also addressed the upcoming end to the second world war and his hopes for peace and a better life for all. He …
Northouse (2016) states that “leadership is a highly sought-after and highly valued commodity” (p. 1). Some people seek it for the power associated with it, others seek it for prestige. Some seek it because they have a dream or a cause, and others are propelled into it. Two course learnings that have impacted me and …
Christina, thank you for your post reminding us to slow down and enjoy life, even in the midst of busy careers, schedules, and family life. As leaders we can get very caught up in the busyness of everyday, and as […]
Monica, thank you for your transparency in sharing your discouragement in a time of transition for your organization. I think sometimes as leaders we get caught up in the quest for positive and inspirational stories, encouraging others to look forward […]
Chris, thanks for your telling your story and how your leadership journey has not been in a straight line, as might be perceived from the outside. However, from the inside out perspective, it has been circuitous and guided by signposts […]
Reading Robert Browning’s excerpt in Part 9 of Light from Many Lamps was very inspiring. Browning states, “Live and learn, he advises the young man. Use the gifts God gave you, and make the most of your life. But remember that youth shows but half, that God’s perfect plan includes the whole of life. See […]
Although it has only been ten weeks, the impact of this course and what I have learned is significant. It has hopefully built a strong foundation as I move forward through the rest of the courses for this MA Lead program, which I’m doing with great excitement and anticipation. In terms of specific learning, there …
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I have learned so much in this course and it seemed each week there was something new to be impacted by. There were always different nuances of leadership that I was discovering, just like the various side of a diamond. […]