Vice President Scharman

1.  Please describe a way you will apply a leadership concept you have learned about this year as you lead in your family.

Family comes first. I think I will be able to better understand this concept as I have my own family. As of now, I know that  my busy life with school and work, that I still need to take time to drive 30 minutes up to Saratoga Springs to see my family at least every other week. As I have my own family, I've heard many times that in life, we will regret not spending more time with family than more time in the office. I think the best way to lead my family is to be available when they need me. This will show my family my love for them and desire to help them whenever they are in need. If I spread myself too thin, the more important things will not have room.

2. Vice President Scharman talked about the importance of developing structure in your home based on your individual time commitments.  Describe how you believe structure and order in your family life can help you lead in you family.  How can some form of structure and routine help you develop leaders in your family?

I guess I answered part of this question in the question prior. I think that establishing a schedule of when FHE is, temple day, spouse date, family outings, scripture study, and other wholesome family activities early in the development of a family, it will be easy to stick to it. As my kids grow up, they will be familiar with the routine of these activities and it won't seem like a burden. Of course the time commitments and level of activity won't stay the same, so it's important to always be evaluating what is best for everyone so that everyone gains the most out of our time together.

Mayor Winder Response Questions

1. Mayor Winder talked about the challenge of balancing career and church assignments with the need to be involved in serving in your community and government.  Describe how you will go about including community and government service in  your life.

I would be interested to learn about the PTA. I've also experienced a bit with the city of Saratoga Springs city council by choreographing a dance for the Miss Saratoga Springs Pagent. I don't know that I would have any involvement with leadership, but who knows?

2. In Mayor Winders research on the history of church leaders interactions with Presidents of the Untied States, one conclusion that has been apparent is the importance of good people serving in and around government.  Identify ways that you can have that type of positive influence in both your community and nationally.  Please include various ways in which you see yourself being able to lead.

I really appreciated when Mayor Curtis came to speak to the BYU students. He said that he invites everyone and anyone to email his with questions and that he would answer to each of them personally. I thought it showed a lot about how much he cared about the people that he has responsibility for and cared about their concerns. I want to be a leader who focuses on individual's and make them feel like they are important. 

3. As you evaluate your experience this year in a leadership role, describe what motivated you to make the commitment you have made in your year of service with BYUSA. 

My motivations have changed since I've been at BYUSA. Well, maybe not changed, but it's been enhanced and refined. I love the feeling of accomplishment that I feel from serving with the other volunteers at BYUSA, not in a prideful way though. It's more a feeling of upliftment and self worth. The interactions and relationships I've developed with others are priceless and are unlike any that I could accomplish elsewhere on campus. I think it's because we are united in service and love that it's has bound us tighter than other acquaintances on campus. So I guess what has motivated me is the people and seeing the influence I have on others, they have on me, and the other interactions I witness. 

Response Questions for President Samuelson: February 14

1. President Samuelson explained the importance of accepting callings. Please describe how you plan to respond to different calls that will come to you over your lifetime.


I have not found it hard to accept callings. I am always eager to follow the call to serve. There have been instances when I was unsure of my ability to fulfill the responsibilities, but I have always been blessed with the ability to excel and be magnified by the Lord. President Samuelson talked about certain circumstances when an acceptance of a call would not be the best decision. I hope that I would have the inspiration and courage to act accordingly. I am a very willing and accepting person, so turning down an offer to serve or be more involved is very hard for me. I would need to keep the Lord involved in my decisions so that he could help me know what is best for me. 

2. President Samuelson identified the practice of being “too critical” of ourselves as being worse in effect than not being critical enough. How do your expectations of your own performance effect how you serve as a leader. How do you intend to avoid the practice of over self criticism?


I hold high expectations for myself; high above of my actually capabilities. I think that I try to model my behaviors too close the strengths of others that I neglect my strengths and unique leadership traits. I have not figured out the cure for self-criticism. I would like to be more humble and accept the talents and abilities I have been given and then focus my energy on magnifying those traits. 

3. President Samuelson shared his method of organizing his plans to include, long term, mid term and short term. What approach do you currently use in organizing the work you are responsible for? 


I organize my responsibilities according to the date necessary for them to be completed. I also look at the nature of the event/task and plot out specific things (milestones) that need to be done before the due date. One of my goals this year is to be more proactive.

4. Please describe your motive for serving in BYUSA. Has this motive changed or evolved as the year has gone by?


I believe I got involved in BYUSA with SAC so I could contribute my creative talent to a greater good. I was somewhat interested in advertising so I also wanted to test the waters. I have always been the type to want to be involved in something that makes a big impact. I love working with other people. I also love collaborating because it helps me see the divine nature and inspiration of others. 
I don't think that my motives have evolved drastically, but they have been expand. I still serve to contribute my talents, but I also serve to help inspire others towards excellence. There have been many people in my life who have had great faith in my potential. I want to pass on the same kindness and help others recognize their divine potential to be spiritually strengthened and to then go on to inspire others.

Response Questions : February 7

1. Bro. Jones described his career path and an experience where he received a recommendation from the President of Dixie State College.  This recommendation came because of Bro. Jones reputation as someone who would follow through on any assignments he received.  Please describe what practices you will engage to make sure that you are considered someone who is reliable in completing projects.

Manage time wisely in order to accomplish a given task at or before they are expected.
Create a good relationship with those I am accountable to
Ask those over me if there are other things I can do

2. Bro. Jones mentioned the opportunities that he has had to be an example for those who are not members of the church and has been an influence for changing opinions about Mormons.  Please describe how you will consider the opportunity to make friends for the Church as you start and grow your career.

As a Latter-Day Saint, it is important for me to be an example of a disciple of Christ in all that I strive to do. I think its a great opportunity to work with those who are not Mormon, because firstly, it is an opportunity to share the gospel, and secondly, it is an opportunity to practice what you preach and be sure that you are maintaining high standards of the church for those around you. 

3. Bro. Jones described his work on the Festival of the American West. One aspect that made that event succesful was the inclusion of many different people and allowing them to shine with their talents.  Please explain how this concept of involving others and allowing them to utilize and showcase their talents relate  to our practice of leadership in BYUSA and in the future. 

There are so many different areas of BYUSA with wide ranges of responsibilities and necessary volunteer traits. Even within Communications, one volunteer would not be able to carry out the responsibilities of all the areas. There needs to be variations of skills. Not only skills, but even personalities, work behaviors, and styles of managing. If everyone were the same, or "agreed", then nothing would be accomplished; nothing would progress. 

Ron Jones : February 7th

Don't just use your education at BYU to be successful and make lots of money. Use your time at BYU to be a leader, set an example to others of how they can build their lives. 

Brother Cox Response Questions

1. Select at least three of Bro. Cox's 12 career "hints" and report what you are currently doing to follow his recommendations.  Be specific in describing how you are living each "hint.

Leave things better than you found them

     My theme in the work place is "there is wisdom and order in all things." I like smooth and efficient processes. If I notice a better way for something to be carried out, I like to make it happen. Now not just focusing on tangible conditions, I also like to increase the spiritual nature of a place/group of people. I feel that one of my strengths is uniting people.  

Do more than is expected

     I am a perfectionist. When I am given a task, I focus on the end result and always look for a unique way to accomplish the task. I like to stand out and be noticed for my accomplishments. It seems boastful, but I also think its a way for me to push myself to be innovative. But for some reason, I have felt that I have not been able to exceed my expectations at BYUSA. I feel that most of my semester has been figuring out what my responsibility is in my position so its been a struggle for me to accomplish projects and then exceed my responsibilities. I am trying really hard, but then I think that I overwhelm my capabilities. 

Sprout deep roots

     When Brother Cox shared this hint, it rang true for me. Along with "Leave thing better than when you found them," I like to make lasting results. The results may be tangible or in the environment of the work place. I was able to apply this concept most on my mission. I loved working with the members and planting deep roots of trust and respect with them. I feel that in doing so, they felt more motivated to share the gospel with their friends. I feel that I left a good impression of missionaries in all the areas I served in. 

2. Select one or more "hints" from Bro. Cox upon which you feel a need to improve your focus. Be specific about your plans to better incorporate this "hint" into your life.

Don't measure success by fame or fortune. 
     Growing up as a dancer made me get into the mindset that I needed to be a famous dancer in order to be successful and happy! As I got into musical theater, my desire to be famous grew even more. Now being in the advertising business, and probably all fields of study are similar, but it seems that to be most profitable in life, one needs to live and work in New York, New York and work for the biggest company with the biggest title. 
     I've come to realize that it is not the route that is close to possible for me, nor is it necessary for me to take in order to be truly happy. Not saying that I still won't strive to do my best and succeed in my career, but I've learned that I can't let the amount of my paycheck reflect my success. I've seen many happy and well establish people, especially on my mission, in small towns and in a local company. 
     I will apply this principle in my college career by taking any opportunity I can to put my skills into practice, no matter how low pay or non-praiseworthy my position may be. I will also include prayer and pondering into my searching, deciding, and confirming stages of life. :)

Judge Griffth Response Questions

1. Judge Griffith spoke about his career and how he had moved around to different opportunities seeking to find his passion.  Please describe what you feel you are passionate about today and where you think these interests will take you as you start your career path.

This is a question I've been asking myself for a long time. I love working with people. I love creating. I love solving problems in an innovative way. I feel that advertising is a good path for me to be heading down for now. I also have interest in hair styling and being a math teacher. Both of those professions work with people in solving a problem. :)

2. Judge Griffith quoted several versus in Jacob 2, in reference to the pursuit and use of wealth. How will you apply the concepts that Jacob shares with us as you experience success in your career?

I feel that we need to contribute our talents to as many people as we can. As we do so, more will added upon us. In turn, we will feel rich. This is a concept similar to that which we are talking about in my Doctrine and Covenants class; Law of Consecration. My professor posed this question, "Who is benefitted more in the end, the rich or the poor?"

Sorry... I've forgotten to relate the scripture to my career... I think that if we love our career choice, we won't mind that we are not receiving more money, as long as we are happy and feel the reward of our talent contributing to the benefit of those who are without. 

3. Please share something you learned about leadership in your career from judge Griffith’s presentation.

I love how he lead his whole stake to focus on the Atonement. I want to be a leader of virtue and faith; I think it can still apply to my job though it may not be church related. I want to build enthusiasm and earn respect with those I work with. I want to be firm in a vision and see others obtain the same goal. It would be great if they could go above and beyond my vision. 

Rough Draft Resume

JUDGE THOMAS B. GRIFFITH

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals : Challenge of an action given by a group or organization


How do you make those decisions?
    He met with a member of the Twelve to assist with his decision - Go to the Lord in  
       prayer and you will know what will be best for you and your wife. "This is a call for  
       the gift of the Spirit; and you don't have it" "...and neither do it."
    Go after your interests: What are you passionate about?
       I don't want to get to age 85 and say, "I wish I had done ______"
       It may not work right away, but follow your passion and it will play out the way it  
           should


Jacob 2
    If achievements lead to you believe that you are better than everyone else, that's bad.
    v17 - Think of your brethren like unto yourselves, and be familiar with all and free with 
       with your substance, that they may be rich like unto you.
    v18 - But before ye seek for the riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God.
    v19 - And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek the; 
       and ye will seek them for the intent to do good --- to clothe the naked, and to feed   
       the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the rick and the
       afflicted (Matthew 25; parable of the sheep and the goat)
           One thing that separates the sheep from the goats --- service to the hungry, naked,
               least of these my brethren
    
    What does this have to do with the Atonement of Christ?


Why is church so boring?
    See in the doctrines and teachings of Christ : Atonement
    There is no "sacrament portion"; the WHOLE THING is SACRAMENT!
    No life, no substance, and no redemption because they were not directly related with 
       the ATONEMENT
    Rule in the whole stake that all talks and lessons about the ATONEMENT [amazing]
    
Q&A
Was there a time when your personal/religious values were challenged? (Chris)
What is it like to be a Mormon is your position?
    Turn over the coffee mug and the wine glass


    
       

Reflection Questions: Nov 1

1. Considering your role as a leader, Please describe who you view as your “customers” and how you practice the idea of meeting the needs of those customers.

My customers are those i work with in the office and my responsibility is to make them happy. I learned that it doesn't work to instruct and counsel. It is better to compliment and support and they will follow in my example. I just need to be working hard and setting an example for them to look toward.

2. Please describe a time when you have been involved in a significant change.  Identify what those who were leading the organization did to help make the change successful or unsuccessful.

Recently, Phil has left the area for the rest of semester. And I didn't know what the next step was for me to do. I am grateful for Christy (you :D) who helped me organize and realize the changes that needed to be made. Sometimes with change, I push it aside and hope that it'll work out on its own. Or I need at least a day to have it settle in my mind so that I can think through it clearly and make necessary changes. But I know there have been times, and will be times, when I need to think on my toes. I am also grateful for my area and their willingness to take on a part of the volunteer area and make other adjustments.

3. Describe why you believe that Networking with others, is a vital part of leading change.

Networking helps build trust and respect in and with any organization. It shows others that you value their skills and you want to help them as well. I'm still trying to make the connection of how networking relates to leading change though. I think networking can be seen as communication. so if we communicate with those we associate with when change occurs, they can provide support, have understanding, or give of time or work. 

Delegate: October 25

Do you resist giving up some assignments?
   No, I have learned to willingly give over assignments

What do you notice about the tasks you resist delegating?
   Those that I do, I feel like I can do the best job at it.

Do you tend to hold on to certain pieces of work because you feel that your direct reports are not qualified to help?
    I used to hold on to responsibilities or task because I didn't trust others, but I realized that other won't   be able to learn and I would be really stressed if i try to take on all the duties and tasks that need to be accomplished. There are many bright and inspired minds in the office and I have learned to trust their reason for being here.  

If you don't feel you can delegate a key task to your subordinates, what must be done to prepare them to receive the assignment?
   I think that by telling them that you will be giving them tasks and projects to take on, it is a warning. It used to be hard for me to delegate jobs, I was aware of it, I just didn't know how to go about it and how to decide when and who to delegate it to. What I have learned is to present the tasks that need to be accomplished and ask for those who wish to complete the task. That way they are volunteering having a desire to complete the task and know that they will be accountable for their work.

What are you doing to make that happen?
   As mentioned, I have already learned how to delegate tasks, but what I have realized in that is that I don't give myself any accountability. How can I expect those I work with to complete their tasks when I hand them all the work and sit back. What I realized I realized last week, that I need to do, was make a calendar of deadlines for proposals, PRCs, submitting work to CLD, and then the event date. I don't feel that my EDs had enough confidence in their decisions and needed someone to make them accountable for those dates so they count make their PDs accountable for them as well.
   I have wondered why nothing was being accomplished. I thought it was my EDs or their PDs, but I realized it was ME! I need to do my part before I can expect them to theirs. How can I delegate when I have nothing to delegate? I wish I had prepared more carefully and in detail during the summer so that the programs and projects could have happened sooner within in this semester. We will being seeing most of our programs kick off in the winter semester.

Reflection Questions: Sept 27th

1. What does integrity really mean to you? How do you know personally when you are displaying integrity?


For me integrity is being loyal and confident in a decision I made which effects my thinking, behavior, and/or actions to support my decision. I know I am showing integrity when I am faced with opposition to my decisions, relating to my values or morals, and I stand by my decision. I can also tell by the way people treat me. If they respect and honor my opinions, then I know that I have been an example of my values and morals and they can detect my integrity to them. 

2. Choose one of the development suggestions, or your own, to work on this week.  What did you choose? Why? How did it go?


I chose INTEGRITY. I was an interesting concept that we had discussed in class in understanding how to distinguish it from values, morals, and honor. The experience I had where showed integrity was in my Communications Medis Strategy class.


Last week in class, we were assigned to come up with a Media Plan of how to promote school spirit on campus. My teacher has recognized that students wear other universities' apparel. He said that if that was done on any other college campus, the student wearing the apparel would be shunned and attacked by the other students. So he wanted us to come up with a way to create more school spirit and unity. Many ideas were brought up and also activities that used to be permitted on campus; referring mostly to the 1960s. This is when BYUSA was brought up and how the only thing allowed on campus now is giving out hot dogs. I wasn't too worried about that comment. 


The following week, when the assignment was due, many students presented their ideas. Then again, conversation went into how BYUSA doesn't serve the students. Other judgmental and rude comments were made about BYUSA, and I raised my hand immediately. I was nervous, but I knew I had to stand up for the organization that I represent, especially when untruthful and harsh words were being said. I first clarified the proper way of addressing President Samuelson, no as Cecil. I then went into how we ARE focused on the students, if they would only learn about BYUSA and participate, they would understand that students are center to our vision. We are also focused on being divine-centered leaders and since we are a church school, we can't do anything that would put a bad light on us because it would give a bad image on the church as well. 


I hope I said those things in a respectful and informative way. I did cry when I was saying all of it just because it was an overall emotional day for me. However, because I also have negatives opinions about BYUSA and am beginning to understand it's true purpose, it hurts me to hear others, those who have no clue about the mission and vision, talk poorly to others about it. 


I needed to be bold and stand behind the organization that I represent; even it was not the popular or most accepted thing to do among my peers and teacher. 

3.  Think of someone you know who displays integrity regularly.  What do they DO to demonstrate integrity? How does that impact you?


He makes very logical but also spirit guided decisions. I can think of another person who shows integrity by teaching others to hold high standards in their behavior. He doesn't present it in a demeaning way, but as encouragement and inspiration. These examples help me to be a person of integrity not just in situations when I'm faced with a challenge, but in my daily activities and interactions with people. Instead of just waiting for an opportunity to come to me, I should seek for teaching opportunities and ways to build inspire others to uphold righteous integrity. 

Response Questions: Sept 27

1. What are some ways that you have encouraged others to generate creative, resourceful solutions to problems and what were the outcomes? Please use a specific incident in your answer.

The most recent example I can recall was within the BYUSA office. In a stewardship, Sterling challenged me to delegate responsibilities to my EDs so that I am less stressed and my EDs would have an opportunity to learn and then delegate to their PDs. I had a stewardship with Morgan and he told me that he is having a hard time finding people for his film team. I told him a way I found branding committee members last year was I announced in an advertising class about the opportunity to serve on a branding committee. I also told him that since he wasn't directly over the committees, he should have his PDs make announcements in the specified classes.

2. In your opinion, what are the most important behaviors (as defined in your student manual) in getting results with a project or problem? Explain why you have chosen these and use specific personal examples to add merit to your claim.

a) Has a clear vision of desired results
b) Planning and organization
c) Creates high-performance team


a) Without a goal, the other attributes would benefit nothing. On my mission, when planning a baptism for an investigator, my companion and I set a date for them prior to our lessons and planned out the necessary steps for them and for us to work towards their baptism. If we didn't set a date, the steps we knew were necessary for a baptism to occur would not have been accomplished efficiently, or even at all, because there was no motivation for an end result. 


b) In relation to my first example, once a goal is selected a plan is essential to ensure that the goal is accomplished by the select deadline. Also with planning, minor details are recognized and not overlooked. 


c) An example of a good leader is one who motivates, not directly, but through their own performance and attitude throughout the project. What is important to point out is the fact that the leader is not just a leader, but also a participant. I feel that many people within a team can be a leaders, everyone has their different strengths. A personal example is when the presidency worked on Involva-palooza. Chris was a great motivator. He made assignments and dealines and was diligent in following up with each of us.

3. What are your personal strengths in getting results on projects or problems, and how can you use and implement them in your current leadership position to benefit your team?

As mentioned in a previous response, I learn from my mistakes and I like for all of my projects to be perfect. I do my best to look at the project as a whole and map out the steps that I will need to take in order to achieve my desired outcome. I tend to notice operations that could be more functional, whether it is an unorganized space or process of paperwork.

With my team, I hope to notice dysfunctions or opportunities for growth quickly. I also hope that I can gather my team early with a project, point out our goal, map out our steps, and assign duties for each step. It is also important to create deadlines to keep everyone on task. This is most important when working with a team.

Response Questions: Sept 20

1. Remembering that you don’t have to be good at everything, what are two or three strengths that you have developed in your life and that set you apart from others?

I really don't like pointing out my strengths because some people may not recognize these qualities in me.
a) But I have noticed, and it's been pointed out to me, that when I am given an assignment and first dont' succeed, the next time I have the opportunity to perform the same task, I learn from my failure and improve my performance and outcome. I generally tend to go above and beyond what is expected, and then I tend to shoot too high and don't complete all that I need. But then I learn from experiences like that where I plan out my steps the next time.
b) This is something that is a bit on the personal side, but another quality that has been pointed out to me. In my patriarcial blessing it states that I will be of compassionate service to others and people will come to me for guidance. I feel that I have in some ways lived up to my potential. Thinking back to high school, I have a lot of friends that came to me for solace. Maybe because I grew up as the only Mormon in my graduating class and total of 3 other members in my high school, so most of my associations were with non-members that maybe saw me as someone which a greater perspective. I also felt that I had an extra measure of expectation upon me, so i behaved accordingly, and that's maybe why others felt they could come to me to share their troubles or find advice. I think that because many people came to me with their problems, and all I could do was listen since I didn't know how to help them, I have developed an understanding and compassion for others. I try not to be judgmental and be more understanding of others' behavior, beliefs, values, and circumstances in life.

2. Why do you think General Norman Schwarzkopf felt that character is more important than strategy?

I think that if one focuses on their character, then strategy will come. I feel that they define strategy as the guts to why and how. But without focusing on those details, if someone has a true and strong character then a strategy will be natural in the how and what they do. 

3. In your BYUSA assignment, what have you chosen as your “hedgehog,” or the thing(s) that you will do better than anyone else?

I hope to be able to not only explain the BYUSA vision with great spirit and passion, but I also hope to portray it through my service and interaction with others in the office and even outside of the office and school.

I also hope to be a leader of respect and fun. If I could be the best at anything, I would want to have the perfect mix of being bold, responsible, welcoming, happy, and an example of divine-centered leadership

Week 3 Class: Brother Cox

Basic Principles of the Extra-Ordinary Leader

1. We will not focus on weaknesses

2. You don't have to be good at everything

3. Two or three strengths will set you apart from the crowd

Compare a Show Horse and a Plow Horse

What kind of leader are YOU going to be?

Response Questions: Sept 13

1. Motive is the central element of the Divine centered Leadership Model. Please describe what motivates you to volunteer as a leader in BYUSA.

When I first joined BYUSA in 2007, I initially intended to volunteer my time and effort in order to contribute my ideas to benefit the students. I also felt it was a great way for me to practice advertising since I intended that to be my future major. In the same sense, when I began volunteering again after my mission, I wanted to be part of a group who also developed creative and effective advertisements to help promote service across campus. I did not join BYUSA intending to be a leader. Becoming the Assistant to the President of Communications was not a position I strongly desired to have, mainly because of the large time and energy commitment required. However, I felt it was the next step for me to grow and contribute my talents by helping communicate to BYU students the opportunities for them to serve and to promote the divine-centered vision of BYUSA. I am grateful for my opportunity to be in a leadership position, but am more grateful for those I associate within the office because of their examples of leadership and service.

2. In the Quote that was a part of last nights discussion, Theodore Roosevelt gives credit in life to those who are “In the Arena.” Describe what you think it means to be in the Arena, and how you plan to be involved this year and throughout your lives.

To be "In the Arena" is to be a fully-invested participant. If you want something done, you cannot be a spectator. You have to get into the situation expecting to give whole heart, mind, and strength; sweat a little, get dirt on your face, and you may get hurt, but you'll get back up and do better.

The way I plan to be "In the Arena" this year in BYUSA, is to be fully focused on my duty and responsibilities in my area. I will remind myself of the vision so that all my projects and efforts reflect the purpose the organization as a whole. I also want to be sure I concentrate my time in the office to the duties expected of me so that project are carried out quickly and efficiently. And as many ideas I have and as much as I would want to take a lot of the credit for the accomplishments this school year in Communications, I also want to allow other student volunteers in the office the same amount of opportunities and growth available.

In applying the concept of being "In the Arena" to the rest of life, when faced with a challenge or an opportunity for growth, I want to put forth my whole heart into it and to not be afraid to get hurt, tired, stumble, or fail. As long as I persevered until I have accomplish what was necessary, I know that I have done what I needed to do.

3. Divine-centered leaders need to know each heart. Describe an experience you have had with a leader who has taken time to know you. How did their efforts improve your experience? How can you reach out to those you lead?

My Young Women's President!! I love her dearly! When I was the Laurel's president, I worked with her closely to understand the needs of the girls in Young Women. She supported me in my calling, but also was interested in my schooling, work, dance, family, and boy life. She was not just a leader, but also a friend for me. I really appreciated her love expressed for me because there were times when I did not feel like anyone else cared about me. I remember one particular time during my senior year of high school that she took me out to lunch. I will always cherish her friendship and Christlike example of knowing individuals and knowing what I needed. Because of her example, it encouraged me to be more focused on the girls I was to focus on and serve in our Young Women, especially in Laurels. She helped me know how to be a good friend, gain trust and respect, and to express love and gratitude for those I was called to serve.

I hope to be the same leader to those I serve in the BYUSA office by not just seeing myself over an area and over people, but to understand each individuals' needs and be their friend. I don't want to just lead, but also follow. I feel that I can learn a lot from those that are in the office, even if they only come into the office once a week as part of a committee. I am excited for those that I will be meet throughout the semester and hope to gain a stronger character because of the examples around me.