Creative Leadership Project

Oh the things you find while trying to freeing up space in your Google Drive because your cheap and don't wanna pay for more... This is a really fun assignment I did as part of the INVST Community Studies Program. This was for "INVS 3932: COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP Fall 2007" taught by David Meens. I recently found my notes for the presentation most everything still resonates with me almost a decade later.

Here's the assignment prompt:

Creative Project and Presentation (10%)

This assignment should be fun to do, while simultaneously stretching yourself creatively. It is intended to build upon your Personal Profile, requiring that you reflect upon the question, “Who am I as a leader?” and then to communicate your thoughts to your classmates through a “shrine” assemblage. Photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, found material installation, journalings and poetry are some of the media you might consider incorporating—some examples will be presented on the first day of class. You will have 10-15 minutes to present your project during your allotted time in class.

From what I recall, I started with a blank model and then taped on each piece as I talked about it.

Orally Presented 2007.09.30
Rough Notes for Presentation:

Me and Mini-Me!

(Mine's a bit different because I am working on having less things (especially nicknacks))

I'd like you to meet Mini-Me! (aka Kaleena) She needs some clothes and accessories!  With these accessories I'm going to explain a bit about who I am as a leader.

Pants
- male role sometimes (engineer, auto mechanic, tools)
- Joan of Arc, patron saint, led army into battle in a traditionally male role

Skirt
- I like my feminine side
- necessary to have both sides

High Heels
- Know how to go out and have a good time
- Have a balance in life
- I feel the most me when I am singing and dancing

Tennis Shoes
- Am willing to work very hard
- Take me to many different places
- Relate to more people and more situations

Star Trek Communicator
- looking towards a better future

Glue
- the glue that holds groups together
- Susie, Lauren, Kristina
- Keep the peace among friends and family

Heart
- all we need is love
- not afraid to try new things
- guided by my heart

Brain
- spreadsheet!
- Helps me to see the whole picture, but still having attention to detail
- engineering, linear, in boxes
- it's purple because I still have the ability to think outside the box
- not afraid to ask questions

Mouth
- I speak the truth when necessary, even when it is hard
- I try to choose my words carefully

Ears
-listen to others needs
-empathy

Eyes
- notice when people are in need
- look out for other people's feeling, especially of loneliness
- notice special talents in others (see their potential)
- Denise's Bob describe my eyes like warriors, but still feminine
- I think a good leaders should be someone that strives to promote others rather than themselves

Rose-Colored Sunglasses (because I don't wear glasses)
- see the good in everyone
- view the world positively

Boeing Internship
- "There will always be people telling us what we can't do.  Which leaves us endless opportunities to prove them wrong."

Final Product