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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
PA Univerisity/ Leadership Fundamentals
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE- PA Univerisity/ Leadership Fundamentals
Journal Entry #1
Goals, fears, response
I received my survey report a little bit later than everyone else’s. Before I received them, I was waiting anxiously for the results as I thought I would get mediocre (which to me, is horrible) scores.
I expected my interactions with team members and contribution to be on the excellent side. I was mostly worried about how I would rate with public speaking (which I expect to be a 5 or 6), time management, and my overall assessment as a leader.
Perhaps you are your harshest critic, because the results came back quite the contrary to my negative assumptions. Although only 4 out of 10 people responded, I received positive responses. I rated a 9/10 for listening, contribution, and interaction. I scored about an 8 on public speaking, a 7.5 on handling difficult members, and an 8.5 for overall leadership skills. Someone had marked “6” on my ability to handle difficult members and I would say I agree. I don’t enjoy confrontation and am eager to please. When I used to be a server in a restaurant, how much I made was contingent upon my ability to satisfy and my efficiency. So, in order to avoid conflict, I would do everything in my power to please. I maintain my calm and treated everybody equally for the most part. You never know, the ones who are hard to please and that everyone else has given up on, may turn out to be your biggest fan and tippers.
Leadership Development Goals
After reflecting upon my results, I found that I should work on my public speaking skills and handling difficult members. What I came into the Leadership Fundamentals class was to learn how to be more assertive and confident in my proposals, whether verbal or not. I also wanted to learn how to effectively manage my time so that it would lead to less stress.
It seems what I need to work most on is organizing my thoughts. With organization comes better communication; with better communication leads to more confidence. This in turn leads to better public speaking skills which, if/when confronted with a difficult person, can help solve the situation if you've done your research and can back up your proposal. While this may seem like a slippery slope fallacy, I feel that organization is the central component that could help me tremendously.
One of my positive traits is that my mind is on a constant, idea-generating motion. If I don't jot it down in a notepad or blurt it out immediately, the idea flees and I feel that it was all for naught. While I have tons of ideas, I find myself constantly frustrated that I can not seem to implement them. Part of it is my organizational pace is much slower than my call-to-action ideas.
With time management on my side, I believe I can effectively achieve my goals.
Journal Entry #1
Goals, fears, response
I received my survey report a little bit later than everyone else’s. Before I received them, I was waiting anxiously for the results as I thought I would get mediocre (which to me, is horrible) scores.
I expected my interactions with team members and contribution to be on the excellent side. I was mostly worried about how I would rate with public speaking (which I expect to be a 5 or 6), time management, and my overall assessment as a leader.
Perhaps you are your harshest critic, because the results came back quite the contrary to my negative assumptions. Although only 4 out of 10 people responded, I received positive responses. I rated a 9/10 for listening, contribution, and interaction. I scored about an 8 on public speaking, a 7.5 on handling difficult members, and an 8.5 for overall leadership skills. Someone had marked “6” on my ability to handle difficult members and I would say I agree. I don’t enjoy confrontation and am eager to please. When I used to be a server in a restaurant, how much I made was contingent upon my ability to satisfy and my efficiency. So, in order to avoid conflict, I would do everything in my power to please. I maintain my calm and treated everybody equally for the most part. You never know, the ones who are hard to please and that everyone else has given up on, may turn out to be your biggest fan and tippers.
Leadership Development Goals
After reflecting upon my results, I found that I should work on my public speaking skills and handling difficult members. What I came into the Leadership Fundamentals class was to learn how to be more assertive and confident in my proposals, whether verbal or not. I also wanted to learn how to effectively manage my time so that it would lead to less stress.
It seems what I need to work most on is organizing my thoughts. With organization comes better communication; with better communication leads to more confidence. This in turn leads to better public speaking skills which, if/when confronted with a difficult person, can help solve the situation if you've done your research and can back up your proposal. While this may seem like a slippery slope fallacy, I feel that organization is the central component that could help me tremendously.
One of my positive traits is that my mind is on a constant, idea-generating motion. If I don't jot it down in a notepad or blurt it out immediately, the idea flees and I feel that it was all for naught. While I have tons of ideas, I find myself constantly frustrated that I can not seem to implement them. Part of it is my organizational pace is much slower than my call-to-action ideas.
With time management on my side, I believe I can effectively achieve my goals.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Chinese Wedding Homage Photoshoot
I finally got in contact with the awesome Jessi Field from Jessi Field Photography and she agreed to do a couple's shoot! She specializes in natural light, outdoor photography. After an amazing shootout last night with 15 other talented photographers, models, and designers, I got inspired to pick a theme that means a lot to me. I started thinking that I don't really acknowledge my heritage as much as I should. Of course, I make Asian jokes about myself, but that doesn't really go far.I told Jessi that I regretted not having a professional photographer at my Chinese wedding when there was so much awesome food and colors there. Well, we did, but he didn't know my family very well and the pictures showed. I love my parents' wedding pictures so friggin much!
The next photoshoot will be a homage to my Chinese wedding, modernized and outdoors. Think Anthropologie in China.
Props to consider bringing:
- Chinese dragon wooden circle decoration from China Doll
- Red lanterns
- Fans
- red wedding ribbons
- red balloons? Is that too trendy? Screw it. why not!
- (2) wooden red chairs from home
- satin red flower bouquet
- stylized umbrella
Style:
- Red heels
- huge, custom red satin peony hair piece with veil
- 1920s glamour, or at least 1980s traditional: use parents' wedding photos as inspiration
- short, big wave curls- red lipstick
- french manicure
- mom's hand-painted silk scarf
- tea set
Poses:
- chair, bride sit, groom stand
- grass pose, aerial shot
- lake, dock
- pouring tea
- both drinking tea, looking straight
Monday, May 30, 2011
Guest Bedroom/Modern Library
I am so excited! After struggling with what I wanted to do for our house(aka how to blend T's and my style), I decided to start with the room that has the least amount of stress for me. This will be the last room we'll ever work on, but because it's low priority for us, that meant I could be as open and free about it as I want! now that my creative juices are flowing, I think I'm going to settle down what what I want in our other rooms.
It was a Facebook convo I had with Ben's photographer friend that sparked the whole mustard and slate color pallette frenzy. I knew I couldn't work with yellow or grey throughout the house because they're not my favorite colors. Yet, I was determined to see it in a cozy space. Traditionally, dark colors make a room seem smaller, but for this room, it was to make it cozy and modern. The dark walls would lend itself well to the wallpapered pattern on the direct opposite of the doorway, thus bringing a focal point that makes it fresh, feminine, and awesome at the same time!
Instead of a normal bed, I want a modern sleeper sofa so when a guest isn't there(rarely are!), I could actually use the room like a little library! The opposite end of the sofa bed would be a floor to ceiling(well, maybe just half a wall) of book shelves to put reading materials on. against the wall where the entry way is will be a 2'x4' desk and decorative chair for us to use. There may or may not be a rug, but since it's low foot traffic, I think a masculine, geometric design would work well and we may just purchase one when we see fit. Of course, decorative art will be dispersed along the walls- some may actually be functional! See my memo board tutorial here- it functions both decoratively and useful as well. WIN!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Remodel the House
Remember when I posted that we were going to remodel the house? Well, it's finally happening. The garage is up and Thomas is now knocking down part of our new bedroom wall to fit our French doors in. I'm in freaking LOVE! Now, he's making all this progress and I haven't even nailed down a design yet. All I know is that I want everything stainless steel in the kitchen. Unfortunately, that's uber expensive and unreasonable. Yet, Thomas knew that was what I wanted and somehow scored the sweetest deals from a rich man who just wanted to get rid of his brand new stove top, oven, and microwave/convection over for over 75% retail value. WIN!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Oh dear lord... the Biebs
I love the Oatmeal. The Biebs is kinda old now, but don't worry, there's still some amusement left in him.
Created by Oatmeal
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Pranks
Just a couple of fails and pranks noticed OTJ.
It says website blocked:marketing allowed. However, marketing was the one that accessed it. FAIL.
Brad's got the Biebs. We Biebered him up and somehow it got leaked to a couple of managers. One printed it up and posted it on Exit door of the office. Nice.
Friday, April 8, 2011
New Office
It's further away, but instead of a cube, I get an entire office all to myself! Talk about a half year promotion minus gas, time, and sleep! joke.
Positive note- it's quiet so I'm actually able to do my work. Noone's really here so I crank up my music and watch video tutorials without randoms breathing down my back. Plus, I like my little easel set up! I have 3 containers for my writing and coloring instruments. 1 for pens & pencils, 1 for mini colored pencils, and 1 for Crayola markers. Yes, I'm a kid, but it helps me get creative. I've set it up so that I can draw what I want on the board. That bulletin board in the back? Handmade by me one weekend so that I could have something trendy, unique, and cheap for my office. Check out the tutorial here: Trendy Memo Board Tutorial.
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