It is important for leaders to recognize where they get their power from – whether it’s formal power from their position, social power obtained from respect from their peers, or power from any other sources. This recognition helps leaders appropriately align their thoughts and actions.
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My internship at Environment Oregon gave me a deeper and more nuanced understanding of environmental issues, skills in environmental organizing and event organizing, and connection to a network of advocates.
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Joby Bernstein '17 describes his experience during his Oxford Exchange term as one that "pushed my brain to think in new ways about culture, academics, and society's biggest issues."
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I strongly believe that leadership is an active process rather than just a title and that it entails not just supporting those around you but also knowing when to ask for help.
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The aspect of leadership that most interests me is team dynamics and the many different factors that influence team success. Understanding team engagement, creating effective channels of communication and interaction, and navigating conflicting individual motivations to achieve a group goal are three issues that I face on a daily basis on campus and will face in my future career.
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