Monkeys

For class we had to read this article about monkeys, not like the animal tho, metaphorically speaking. The "monkey" in the article represented a problem or assignment. If the monkey was on your back it is your responsibility. Not only was this comparison... odd, but the weirdest part was the mention that the manager should not have monkeys.

I agree with the article being a good manager or leader requires good organization and time management, but ultimately aren't the managers responsible for all those under them and therefore their responsibilities. I like to think of myself as a good leader, I try to set an example and do as or more than I ask of others, but now am questioning this. I take on WAY too many moneys. Does that make me a bad leader? I look at the clubs and organizations I am involved in and the Presidents and leaders. My thought is they don't take on enough. With my recent interview and the article on monkeys I am torn.

Ultimately I think taking on too many monkeys helps you grow as a leader, you realize your limits and can grow your skills. As the interview said dont be afraid to get involved, take on the monkeys. So that's what I am going to keep doing! Taking on too many monkeys, feeling crazy and stressed, but growing, and in the end when everything works out I can look back at all those crazy monkeys and hopefully laugh. :)

Expect the Unexpected

Today, I had to interview someone at UF for my Pricipals of PR class. I went into this interview thinking it would take about 30 mins and would just be very matter of fact. I was given 10 questions and all I had to do was ask my interviewee the questions, take some notes, and leave. Well... an hour and a half later I was leaving my interview... needless to say it was NOT what I expected. Some may say unfortunately, but in this case fortunately for me, my interviewee was very talkative, in a good way. This made me so excited and I found myself asking questions that were not assigned to me. Not only did I find so much out about this person I just met, but she helped me, a lot. It is kinda crazy actually, I just created this blog, yesterday and what happens today. This woman says "Start a blog", I was surprised. My next question to her, "what do I blog about?"

Well in the past year I have done a total 180 with my career plan. I was a junior (yes JUNIOR) in college and starting my first year in my graduate program of Occupational Therapy (many don't know what this is so lets just classify it as a health science major) I started classes and absolutely HATED them!! Once I discovered how unhappy I was I could not imagine making a career of this. Yes, I would/could have made good money, but is that worth hating your career over? NO! Anyways, I changed my major to Sport and Event Management which is... different... in the best way possible. From the first day of class I loved it, was much happier, and excited with where my life was headed. Honestly, I dont know exactly or even relatively where my life is headed, but I know I made the right choice this time.

So... expect the unexpected, and another great tip I got from my interview "Don't be afraid to put yourself out there!"

Whats next to come? ...Homework.