Comments on: creating leadership in college – getting the job done b4 the job

By: bandsxbands

bandsxbands — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:50:30 +0000

My friend and I were recently talking about the prevalence of technology in our day to day lives. Reading this post makes me think back to that discussion we had, and just how inseparable from electronics we have all become.

I don’t mean this in a bad way, of course! Societal concerns aside… I just hope that as memory becomes cheaper, the possibility of uploading our memories onto a digital medium becomes a true reality. It’s one of the things I really wish I could see in my lifetime.

(Posted on Nintendo DS running R4 DS SurfV3)

By: Gilbert Melott

Gilbert Melott — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:06:51 +0000

Thanks for the feedback – we are glad we get after the things people want to hear or read. Offer up your ideas or things you would like to learn or things you want to know and we will learn together. Have a bang up week. G

By: black hattitude

black hattitude — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:54:14 +0000

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By: The Shadow

The Shadow — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:13:36 +0000

Johnny – Tremendous insight from a mere lad! I like the part about sticking to something you love. I am convinced that it is the key ingredient to success that most people either overlook or don’t think is a realistic pursuit.

I know you wrote this for the budding entrepeneur but the words ring true for all vocations. There is such a void in the public and private sectors for experienced leaders who see that true leadership has more to do with advancing others rather than oneself. One of my favorite quotes is from Zig Ziglar…”You can have everything in life that you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” I first read that when I was in college and it has helped shape my philosophy of management for several years.

P.S. – don’t be too shocked by my uncharactericly verbose contribution. I just thought such a well convceived piece deserves more than a one word response

By: John Exley

John Exley — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:39:08 +0000

Won, what a great story! You are a perfect example of an emerging leader who created leadership opportunities for yourself in school! I love how you describe the benefits of working hard for a student organization. I too agree – the possibility of failing is far outweighed by the process of learning that is sure to occur.

Successfully balancing homework, involvement with student organizations, and other goals is what turns an ambitious college student into an action-taking leader.

I can’t stress it enough….I am urging students everywhere to stop what they’re doing and create a new organization. What value will you add? What movement will you begin?? Start now.

By: Won

Won — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:13:25 +0000

Great one. I myself began to look at management in 180 degree different view since I took president and vp roles in clubs. It is also very different experience of being a founder & president than joining a club as a director. There are much work to do to create a business and help it grow, same work for student organization. Why it is beneficial? the risk and cost of possible “unfortunate” discountinuation / failure is much lower than real-life business.

By: John Exley

John Exley — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:09:05 +0000

Dad, you’re the greatest! Thanks for checking my blog out and for the terrific insight. I hope you enjoy Francis’ interview. Can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks. Gotta keep up the hustle – lot of work here at school! Hope PropertyCare is doing well, please tell Jeff I said I miss him.

By: John Exley

John Exley — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:07:37 +0000

Drew, thanks for great examples! This is something I too am very passionate about – get out and make things happen! Unite a following, create the leader within yourself, and do it around something you’re passionate about! We all have skills – it takes action, getting out of our comfort zone, and taking a project from start to finish to really develop them! Don’t you think?

I’m very glad to hear that the groups your fraternity brothers started on campus are still doing well. Succession is a key component of leadership.

I would love to hear other testimonials as well! Did you check out the interview with Francis Dayamba? He’s starting an organization here at Clarkson that’s going to help schools in Benin, Africa!

By: Drew Peneton

Drew Peneton — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:10:57 +0000

This is all so true, John! When I was President of my fraternity, there were countless numbers of my younger brothers that wanted more from their available student organizations and went out to find a following and make it happen. Each one of them embraced their passion and made it happen. Most of those groups still exist on campus and in some cases have an exponentially larger following. I can’t stress enough how important it is to encourage others to take this kind of action instilled by pride in something they enjoy, and create leaders within themselves, or develop the skills they already have. I would love to hear some other testimonials of people that have taken these monumental steps!

By: George Exley

George Exley — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:41:44 +0000

Good stuff John – and agree with Gilbert they are great lessons for us all. The process of learning, failing, and succeeding are inevitable and the sooner we begin experiencing these the quicker we advance. Rich practical points on how to begin or advance a club with valuable life lessons. Thanks for the links to related blogs, too. Looking forward to hearing more about Francis Dayamba!