December of 2013, my life was influenced beyond what I deemed possible at the time. Within one week, I learned to let myself make mistakes and say “how fascinating” afterwards; I learned that I have a strong network that will allow me to rely on them when I’m struggling; I learned that I have the strength to accomplish any dream that I make, and I now have the skills to set goals that others would laugh at. I discovered my passions at their deepest roots within me. I opened a world of opportunities and gained the confidence to believe in my future success. As a health professional student, blaring confidence and remaining personable are two attributes that I can’t lack at any point. Once we had divided into our “family clusters”, I was golden. The ten of us bonded quickly over our personal lives and left nothing for questioning. Never in my life have I been so open with a room of strangers, but never in my life has it been so easy. I found four other girls that could easily be bridesmaids in my wedding. I built a network off of others dreams that will carry me far, without a doubt. This family helped me to uncover what I wanted to do with my career and how I can integrate my passion within it. LeaderShape, as a whole, lead me to my biggest goal: fighting illiteracy. Not only am I now equipped with this goal, but I have also set up the minor steps that are necessary to make a huge impact on this worldwide issue. I live my life by leading with integrity. Becoming a servant leader is my destiny, and I thank LeaderShape every day for opening my eyes to the possibilities of what could be.
As part of the LeaderShape experience, we had to design a Breakthrough Blueprint. This is essentially a plan for our vision in the future. Mine is kind of short and sweet, but I found that I was able to convey everything I was thinking in just a few words.
Here is mine:
I want to create an entire worldwide future free of illiteracy.
Reaching each and every student and non-student worldwide will be a challenge. Some of those who are illiterate may be content within their illiteracy.
First, I will contact our local First Book chapter and will hold a book fundraiser. (This is something that I've already completed... we raised over 3,000 books to donate!)
I plan to partner with the following two organizations, and maybe create my own in the process: First Book and Read, Lead, Achieve. My core values:
Principles that guide my actions:
I want to be the kind of person who...
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