HDF 190:

FIRST YEAR LEADERS INSPIRED TO EXCELLENCE

LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO

Meghan gavin
SPRING 2017

gavinm@my.uri.edu
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Strengths SLIDE #3
Opening Statement SLIDE #4
Section 1: Self Leadership SLIDE #5
Section 2: Leadership Theories SLIDE #6
Section 3: Inclusive Leadership SLIDE #7
Section 4: Critical Thinking SLIDE #8
Section 5: Interpersonal/Organizational Leadership SLIDE #9
 Signature Strengths
Harmony
Individualization
Includer
Empathy
Consistency

Values in Action Strengths

Kindness
Humor
Gratitude
Love
Appreciation of beauty and excellence
 OPENING STATEMENT
HDF 190 has taught me a lot about myself as an individual. I
learned about my top 5 strengths and values which is very
helpful moving forward to apply/adapt to my daily life. We
learned about different leadership theories and models and I
was able to connect to certain ones and apply them to my own
life experiences. I learned how to use my leadership style to
create positivity within groups instead of conflict of previously
not understanding other leadership styles. This class has
helped shape me into a more confident individual.
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SELF LEADERSHIP

Outcome #1 Student will show autonomy and minimal need for approval

Moving to college and becoming very independent from my friends and family
really helped me learn how to minimize my need for approval. This was a huge
change for me because I am an includer and I like to lean on people for some
assurance. I learned how to keep myself on track and make sure I was getting all
my schoolwork done. This took me a lot of time to figure out on my own but after
figuring out different ways to work at my best ability, I learned a lot about myself
and who I am as a person because I was on my own coming here.
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Leadership Theory and Models
Outcome #27: Student will describe personal application of Servant
Leadership theory
During HDF 190 class, we had an assignment in which we gave a speech that showed our
knowledge of the servant leadership model. In our servant leadership speech we were
required to show our knowledge of the servant leadership model and how It applies in our
own lives. There is a component involving empathetic listening and I have strength of
empathy. This really helps me become an empathetic listener when talking to people
because I really pay attention to what they are saying and try to feel like I am in their
position. Holding a position in my sorority and having the strength of empathetic listening it
helps me lead with the servant leadership model. Right now I am an undeclared major but
leaning towards being a therapist. Doing so, I would need to really use my skill of
empathetic listening to give the best advice I could to lead the patients forward in a positive
way
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Leadership Theories
Outcome #38 Student will show knowledge of the Situational Leadership theory by
Hersey & Blanchard
Paul Hersey created the Situational Leadership theory. Basically what the theory is
explaining is that there is no single best style of leadership. It shows that the best
and most effective leaders are ones who can adapt their leadership style to the
necessary leadership style for the situation you are in. This is something I have had to
do in many classes. I tend to be more of a leader that sits back but if asked I can give
a strong opinion on how to accomplish a task at hand. This past semester I have
been put in many group situations with shy students where I had to step up and adapt
to a different leadership style (being outgoing and taking charge) which new people I
didnt know. This made it really difficult for me to step up and take charge but I knew it
was necessary or else the tasks probably wouldnt get done as efficient or quick.
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Self Leadership
Outcome #13 Student will show knowledge of Maslows Hierarchy of needs

In my psych 113 class (along with HDF 190), we learned a section about
Maslows hierarchy of needs. The needs are motivations to live and start from the
most basic to the most compact. This consists of 5 different levels. The top level
is self-actualization, which means achieving ones full potential. The next level
down is esteem which deals with self-esteem, confidence, respect of others,
respect by others, and achievement. The third level is love/belonging, which
involved friendships, family, and sexual intimacy. The second to last level is
safety, which involves security of self, of family, of health, of property, etc. The
final bottom level is psychological needs which involves basic needs of living
such as breathing, food, water, sleep, etc.
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Interpersonal and Organizational Concepts and Skills

Outcome #100: Student will describe examples of using active listening skills

I use active listening in my everyday life but the specific type that is most
common for me is restating facts. I restate basic facts said to me in a
conversation to show I am paying attention but at the same time it helps me
refocus on the topic at hand because sometimes I tend to unintentionally zoning
out while someones talking to me. I participated in the Multicultural overnight
program and one activity we had was sitting in a group with two peer leaders
(myself and Cairo were paired) and about 5 or 6 incoming URI freshman for the
following year. It was really important for me to use active listening to really take
in what they were saying to try and give my best possible response.