Leadership

  
       As I discussed my plans and the senior project with my mentor, he suggested a topic in which I would be able to really appreciate the military. My mentor, Captain Hankle, told me about how important leadership was to the Marines and how much more versatile the topic of leadership would be for me to focus on. I felt switching my topic to military leadership would be a better fit for me.
      The reason I feel my focus should be on leadership is because of my background. I've gained a lot of experience with leading in Girl Scouts and in the American Legion Auxiliary. I've also had opportunities in my school life. I've choreographed dance numbers for plays and have taught many people how to dance. Throughout my life I've been learning a lot about leading others, and I feel can improve on my leadership skills. I feel this project will benefit my character in this way.

Blog 6: Second Interview Questions

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?

• My mentor is Captain David Hankle and he works as the Selections Officer for the Marines. He is in charge of Southern California and the Hawaiian Islands. He works all over Southern California and the South Pacific region.

2.  What five questions will ask them about their background?

• How long have you been in your position and how did you achieve it?
• What type of education is needed for your position?
• What do you do on a weekly basis?
• How do you feel your position will help me better understand military leadership?
• How do you feel your efforts will better improve military leadership?

Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ

The Pentagon: 
(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happened as a result of what you have completed so far?

• I have finally found a mentor who can't wait to start working with me. I had trouble finding someone who wouldn't keep me as an after thought, but now I have finally found a promising mentor..

(2) EQ Content:  Pick a piece of research or your interview.  How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?

• My interview has helped to guide me in a better direction with my project. I didn't know what aspect of the military I was going to look in, but now I'm more confident with studying military leadership. 

(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?

• The research that I have found has been working really well for me. I have been able to find good articles and books that have been really good with explaining different aspects of my topic.

(4) What hasn't worked so far?  

• I haven't had luck with finding a stable mentor.

(5) Finding Value:  

•  What is a potential question you would like to study this year?  (working EQ)

Working EQ: What are the most important qualities an officer should possess?

•  What do you plan to do for mentorship?  If you haven't found a mentor yet, then discuss where you are currently looking and who you are talking to find it.  

I have finally found a stable mentor. I plan to shadow him and learn more about what he does. I also plan to help him with tasks in the office. He is also going to see about going to Camp Pendleton or LAPD for ride-along.