What does it take to be a great leader?
By: Ashley Edwards
Issue date: 4/17/08 Section: Leaders
Preston understands that most college students will go through four stages as they progress in their leadership development. The first involves students exploring their opportunities for involvement. They test out various organizations and ultimately become members. The second stage is an enrichment or productive time for students. They express their opinions and become key members in their groups. In the third step, students show serious interest in being in a leadership position. They show what they are made of. People receive real impressions and make assumptions about how well an individual will lead.
The last stage is the transitional leader, the leader in charge. As a person leads, he or she seeks to develop other leaders in the organization. The other half of this final stage involves a connection with the real world. All the skills obtained so far will carry the student leader into adulthood.
Preston believes in these steps and knows that he has the power to assistant students in their quest. "I love helping students," he said. "If there is ever a day when I cease to serve students, my day is not complete."He advises student to take advantage of each opportunity at SFA. "Find your passion and commit to developing that skill before you enter into the real world," he said. "Don't underestimate your power to lead. In the classroom, on the court, or within your organization, grab hold of the opportunities that are right in front of you."
aedwards@thepinelog.com
The last stage is the transitional leader, the leader in charge. As a person leads, he or she seeks to develop other leaders in the organization. The other half of this final stage involves a connection with the real world. All the skills obtained so far will carry the student leader into adulthood.
Preston believes in these steps and knows that he has the power to assistant students in their quest. "I love helping students," he said. "If there is ever a day when I cease to serve students, my day is not complete."He advises student to take advantage of each opportunity at SFA. "Find your passion and commit to developing that skill before you enter into the real world," he said. "Don't underestimate your power to lead. In the classroom, on the court, or within your organization, grab hold of the opportunities that are right in front of you."
aedwards@thepinelog.com
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Greek Alumnus
posted 4/17/08 @ 4:39 PM CST
Once again The Pine Log has proved they are a bunch of self-centered "Walter Cronkite wanna-be's" who do not report accurately, fairly, or bother to speak for the entire SFA student body. (Continued…)
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