Leadership (Employability Skills Standard 1.6)
Tuesday: Define leadership. Why is leadership important?
Wednesday: In your opinion, what are some qualities of a good leader? Leadership Handouts.pdf download
Thursday: Read through the handout page "What is Leadership?" Pick one of the categories listed and explain how you can apply this to your school or work.
Friday: Read through the handout page "Community Leadership - Super Leaders". Pick one of the 5 competencies listed and describe how this applies to you (this could be a goal or something that you feel is already a strength).
from Journal Week 1
Jan 6, 2021 9:12AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: Leadership is the trait or role that one possesses to lead a mass of people, while at the same time taking responsibilities for and over the group. Leaders tend to sway their following's minds, to mirror their own; leading to further cohesion. Leadership is important because without it, there would really be no sense of direction in the world, and very little would be accomplished. That, or many small things would ever be built!
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Being a leader is not a common role; it is not for the feint hearted, not for the soft spoken, and not for the average. A leader needs to be larger than life, brave, able to take risks, wise in what they say at the same time not being a pushover. An important trait to have as a leader would be charisma. Although this isn't necessarily a need, it allows for better communication; the key for success.
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: In the handout page "What is Leadership?" I can apply the trait of Inspiring a shared vision to others with in my school in a variety of different ways. One would obviously be in group work, Leading others to unity has never been a challenge for me. Another way in which I could exercise my specific trait of leadership would be in class debates, helping to resolve the issue, and by transitioning smoothly to other topics.
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:38AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Out of the many traits that were listed, I have Identified with many. But with one, specifically empowerment, comes the most naturally. I find that building and lifting others up is not only easy, but uplifting to me. This could be useful in difficult tasks, or when conditioning, once someone has finally been broken down, to build them back up in a better way. This could also be useful in small domestic situations, where you are simply helping to improve another's day!
Jan 6, 2021 9:12AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: Leadership is the trait or role that one possesses to lead a mass of people, while at the same time taking responsibilities for and over the group. Leaders tend to sway their following's minds, to mirror their own; leading to further cohesion. Leadership is important because without it, there would really be no sense of direction in the world, and very little would be accomplished. That, or many small things would ever be built!
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Being a leader is not a common role; it is not for the feint hearted, not for the soft spoken, and not for the average. A leader needs to be larger than life, brave, able to take risks, wise in what they say at the same time not being a pushover. An important trait to have as a leader would be charisma. Although this isn't necessarily a need, it allows for better communication; the key for success.
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: In the handout page "What is Leadership?" I can apply the trait of Inspiring a shared vision to others with in my school in a variety of different ways. One would obviously be in group work, Leading others to unity has never been a challenge for me. Another way in which I could exercise my specific trait of leadership would be in class debates, helping to resolve the issue, and by transitioning smoothly to other topics.
from Journal Week 1
Jan 8, 2021 8:38AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Out of the many traits that were listed, I have Identified with many. But with one, specifically empowerment, comes the most naturally. I find that building and lifting others up is not only easy, but uplifting to me. This could be useful in difficult tasks, or when conditioning, once someone has finally been broken down, to build them back up in a better way. This could also be useful in small domestic situations, where you are simply helping to improve another's day!
Leadership (Employability Skills Standard 1.6) Leadership Handouts 2.pdf download
Monday: Read through "Some Food for Thought on Leadership". Pick one of the quotes that stands out to you. What does the quote mean to you?
Tuesday: Pick another quote from the list in the above. Again, what does this quote mean to you?
Wednesday - Friday: Read through "Myths about Leaders and Leadership". Pick 3 myths (one for each day). Do you believe these myths are true? Why or why not?
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:32AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "Even if you're on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." (Will Rogers). This quote has an extremely deep meaning; one that someone would have to inwardly think about to truly understand. To me, this quote means that the successful never take a break, (as everyone in the world wants to be comfortable,) others will always best you. Persistence is a necessity of being a good leader.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:37AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people." (Woodrow Wilson). I absolutely love this quote! Breaking this quote down, it is implied that if you are to lead, you are to lead in the interest of those who follow you. But Wilson uses the word "ring," which means that the leader must not be entirely directed by the people, but simply have the same concerns as they do.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:46AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Myth 4: "All leaders are popular, charismatic individuals." The first half of this myth, I agree with, for, what is a leader without opposition. In the second half, however, I disagree with it being classified as a myth. Leaders must be charismatic, so as to properly LEAD, others, (to guide and entwine a group's thoughts into a shared goal.) It is possible for one to lead without charisma, but that would mean that the 'leader' would be so incredibly apt of a certain skill, (Physical or mental) that the people would have no other choice, but to follow.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:55AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: Myth 5: "To lead requires election or appointment." This, I disagree with most of all. Although it is no myth, it is certainly very immoral. As I stated in the post above, a 'leader' would have to be so incredibly apt at a certain skill, (Physically or mentally) that the people would have no other choice, but to follow. In fact, we are seeing it in today's world, The CDC, a group of 'super-intelligent' individuals, who are also unelected, have great dominion over the US during this pandemic. It would be foolish to say that there is zero corruption within the many super-wealthy, unelected. 'leaders.'
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 10:12AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Myth 8: "Leadership only exists at 'the top' (A high position in an organization)." I agree with this quote's classification as being a myth. Leadership can be seen on many different levels, especially in the corporate world. There are hundreds of different management positions and even small leadership roles within small teams. In the corporate world, everyone is subordinate to someone, even the founder and owners, as they are subjected to the consumers, government, and their own working force.
Jan 15, 2021 9:32AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "Even if you're on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." (Will Rogers). This quote has an extremely deep meaning; one that someone would have to inwardly think about to truly understand. To me, this quote means that the successful never take a break, (as everyone in the world wants to be comfortable,) others will always best you. Persistence is a necessity of being a good leader.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:37AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people." (Woodrow Wilson). I absolutely love this quote! Breaking this quote down, it is implied that if you are to lead, you are to lead in the interest of those who follow you. But Wilson uses the word "ring," which means that the leader must not be entirely directed by the people, but simply have the same concerns as they do.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:46AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Myth 4: "All leaders are popular, charismatic individuals." The first half of this myth, I agree with, for, what is a leader without opposition. In the second half, however, I disagree with it being classified as a myth. Leaders must be charismatic, so as to properly LEAD, others, (to guide and entwine a group's thoughts into a shared goal.) It is possible for one to lead without charisma, but that would mean that the 'leader' would be so incredibly apt of a certain skill, (Physical or mental) that the people would have no other choice, but to follow.
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 9:55AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: Myth 5: "To lead requires election or appointment." This, I disagree with most of all. Although it is no myth, it is certainly very immoral. As I stated in the post above, a 'leader' would have to be so incredibly apt at a certain skill, (Physically or mentally) that the people would have no other choice, but to follow. In fact, we are seeing it in today's world, The CDC, a group of 'super-intelligent' individuals, who are also unelected, have great dominion over the US during this pandemic. It would be foolish to say that there is zero corruption within the many super-wealthy, unelected. 'leaders.'
from Journal Week 2
Jan 15, 2021 10:12AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Myth 8: "Leadership only exists at 'the top' (A high position in an organization)." I agree with this quote's classification as being a myth. Leadership can be seen on many different levels, especially in the corporate world. There are hundreds of different management positions and even small leadership roles within small teams. In the corporate world, everyone is subordinate to someone, even the founder and owners, as they are subjected to the consumers, government, and their own working force.
Leadership (Employability Skills Standard 1.6)
Tuesday: In your opinion, what qualities should an effective leader have?
Wednesday: Download and take this quiz: Personality Styles Game.pptx download Which types of leadership do you see exhibited?
Thursday: Why is your leadership style important when dealing with others?
Friday: Sum up everything you have learned about leadership over the past 3 weeks. How can you be a good leader?
from Journal Week 3
Jan 20, 2021 4:32PM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: To me being a leader is not a single trait, it is a combination of traits blended into one individual. One of these traits is integrity/transparency. It is good for the flock to know where they are being led, and why they actually support and give authority to their chosen leader, (as all leaders should be chosen). Others are strength, charisma, dignity, and understanding but not too weak.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 20, 2021 4:41PM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Dominator, protestor, encourager, contributor, distractor, information giver, no-show, democratic.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 22, 2021 12:51PM
Aidan FerrellThursday: There are a vast amount of leadership styles, if you include the blending of some of the major ones. Personally I fall under a mixture of Authoritative and Affiliative styles, blending into a sort of democratic republic as we have in america. I like to hear what others say and often take that into concideration, but I believe that I must be chosen as leader, for a legitimate reason, and that the beliefs I support, the followers also support.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 22, 2021 12:56PM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Summing everything that was leaerned over the past three weeks, it takes a certian person to lead, and there are a variety of traits that said individual might posess, and what is of value. We went over preconcieved myths about being a leader. And most recently we introspectivly looked at ourselves, and compared ourselfs with the model of a leader. I can be a good leader if I am elected, supprt my followers beliefs, and also take into concideration about what they have to say.
Jan 20, 2021 4:32PM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: To me being a leader is not a single trait, it is a combination of traits blended into one individual. One of these traits is integrity/transparency. It is good for the flock to know where they are being led, and why they actually support and give authority to their chosen leader, (as all leaders should be chosen). Others are strength, charisma, dignity, and understanding but not too weak.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 20, 2021 4:41PM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Dominator, protestor, encourager, contributor, distractor, information giver, no-show, democratic.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 22, 2021 12:51PM
Aidan FerrellThursday: There are a vast amount of leadership styles, if you include the blending of some of the major ones. Personally I fall under a mixture of Authoritative and Affiliative styles, blending into a sort of democratic republic as we have in america. I like to hear what others say and often take that into concideration, but I believe that I must be chosen as leader, for a legitimate reason, and that the beliefs I support, the followers also support.
from Journal Week 3
Jan 22, 2021 12:56PM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Summing everything that was leaerned over the past three weeks, it takes a certian person to lead, and there are a variety of traits that said individual might posess, and what is of value. We went over preconcieved myths about being a leader. And most recently we introspectivly looked at ourselves, and compared ourselfs with the model of a leader. I can be a good leader if I am elected, supprt my followers beliefs, and also take into concideration about what they have to say.
Organization (Employability Skills Standard 1.5)
Monday: Why do you think it's important to be organized at school? At work? At home? Explain.
Tuesday: Why do you think people struggle to be organized? Explain.
Wednesday: How could being organized affect your future success? Explain.
Thursday: What are some easy ways for people to start getting organized in their life? Name at least 5 different ways.
Friday: What are two areas in your life that need more organization? What are some strategies that you can use to become more organized in these areas?
from Journal Week 4
Jan 25, 2021 8:52AM
Aidan Ferrell
I believe that it is important to be consistently organized, weather it be at home, work, or school for many contributing reasons. one reason is efficiency; "Trust is in the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work." Said by, Warren G. Bennis. If you know where everything is at any given moment, time won't be wasted in looking for them. There are many other contributing factors aside from locating your work, but for others to easily navigate your work as well.
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 11:52AM
Aidan Ferrell
Tuesday: I believe that there are many contributing factors to no being organized. One factor might be that the individual is extremely busy and never has time to organize. Another possible reason might be that the individual is mearly just lazy. Another could be that the space is shared, and while one cleans, the other expects to be cleaned after. There are many more contributing, factors, but at the moment this is what’s come fro the top of my head.
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:01PM
Aidan Ferrell
Wednesday: Staying organized can improve future dealings in a number of different ways. Financially/productivity: If your work space is efficiently organized, work will ensue smoothly and effectively. Appeal: Some despise a messy work space, one who has one, will most likely be looked down upon for that matter. And lastly, Filing: If you or a coworker are looking for a specific file, it would be everything short of a nightmare to find it in an organized filing system!
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:10PM
Aidan Ferrell
There are some easy ways for people to start getting organized in their life, here are 5 easy and simple things to focus on. Filing, replacing equipment after use, using a junk drawer and sorting through it regularly, having a trash can near the workspace, and lastly, being healthy!
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:13PM
Aidan Ferrell
What are two areas in your life that need more organization?: My desk at home, and my closet! What are some strategies that you can use to become more organized in these areas? Once I’m done with a paper, place it into a folder of matching subject. And once I’m done with a still-clean jacket, hang it back up and place it in the closet.
Jan 25, 2021 8:52AM
Aidan Ferrell
I believe that it is important to be consistently organized, weather it be at home, work, or school for many contributing reasons. one reason is efficiency; "Trust is in the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work." Said by, Warren G. Bennis. If you know where everything is at any given moment, time won't be wasted in looking for them. There are many other contributing factors aside from locating your work, but for others to easily navigate your work as well.
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 11:52AM
Aidan Ferrell
Tuesday: I believe that there are many contributing factors to no being organized. One factor might be that the individual is extremely busy and never has time to organize. Another possible reason might be that the individual is mearly just lazy. Another could be that the space is shared, and while one cleans, the other expects to be cleaned after. There are many more contributing, factors, but at the moment this is what’s come fro the top of my head.
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:01PM
Aidan Ferrell
Wednesday: Staying organized can improve future dealings in a number of different ways. Financially/productivity: If your work space is efficiently organized, work will ensue smoothly and effectively. Appeal: Some despise a messy work space, one who has one, will most likely be looked down upon for that matter. And lastly, Filing: If you or a coworker are looking for a specific file, it would be everything short of a nightmare to find it in an organized filing system!
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:10PM
Aidan Ferrell
There are some easy ways for people to start getting organized in their life, here are 5 easy and simple things to focus on. Filing, replacing equipment after use, using a junk drawer and sorting through it regularly, having a trash can near the workspace, and lastly, being healthy!
from Journal Week 4
Jan 29, 2021 12:13PM
Aidan Ferrell
What are two areas in your life that need more organization?: My desk at home, and my closet! What are some strategies that you can use to become more organized in these areas? Once I’m done with a paper, place it into a folder of matching subject. And once I’m done with a still-clean jacket, hang it back up and place it in the closet.
Organization (Employability Skills Standard 1.5)
Monday: "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." - Benjamin Franklin Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Use this infographic to answer the journals for the rest of the week. Staying organized at school!.pdf download
Tuesday: Name some tips to keep your school supplies an papers organized. How can you apply these tips?
Wednesday: Name some tips to keep your workspace organized. Why is this important?
Thursday: Why is organizing your time important? How can you organize your time?
Friday: How can you stay organized and focused? How are you going to apply this at school and at work?
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." - Benjamin Franklin.
The quote above is truly appropriate for the subject. I agree with this quote in the fact that although the measurements might not be exact in a literal sense, metaphorically, this is spot on! Organization is a key aspect to working efficiently and effectively, without it time would be spent on either searching, pre-planning each individual task, or encourage idleness.
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:44AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: The following will consist of some tips on keeping your schoolwork organized:
1. Organize your paperwork into subject based folders & or binders. Loose paper leads to time being wasted in sorting through papers to find the needed paper.
2. Offload papers that are no longer needed into an archive to reduce space and to encourage a cleaner, and more organized file system.
3. Maintain a clean workspace.
4. Make a calendar!
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:49AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Organizing your workspace is probably the most important factor in producing good work. Starting with the surroundings, make sure that your workspace is in a quiet environment so as to avoid any distractions. Secondly, keep your workspace clear of anything your currently not working on! If you need many reference files, I propose using a cork board to pin papers onto while still having a clean space. Thirdly, if your workspace has many papers and files, look into getting a filing cabinet to keep and archive papers and folders into while still being accessible.
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:53AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: People are busy, and organizing and scheduling your time to work is a key in getting a decent amount of work done. Starting with the basics, setting up a planner or calendar is a great start. If you happen to be working on a large project, break it up, and set dated checkpoints for when to complete your work. Using a planner or calendar could also be used for recreational and domestic activities, not just for work! :)
from Journal Week 5
Feb 5, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: As you have seen above, keeping organized and focused is majorly important to getting work done. I plan on using the many strategies listed above, primarily setting up a calendar or planar, to organize my schedule, as I already have an effective filing system. Applying this to my school and work will work much the same way. But I not only intend to use this organizational ability for purely work usage, but also for recreational usage.
Feb 4, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." - Benjamin Franklin.
The quote above is truly appropriate for the subject. I agree with this quote in the fact that although the measurements might not be exact in a literal sense, metaphorically, this is spot on! Organization is a key aspect to working efficiently and effectively, without it time would be spent on either searching, pre-planning each individual task, or encourage idleness.
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:44AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: The following will consist of some tips on keeping your schoolwork organized:
1. Organize your paperwork into subject based folders & or binders. Loose paper leads to time being wasted in sorting through papers to find the needed paper.
2. Offload papers that are no longer needed into an archive to reduce space and to encourage a cleaner, and more organized file system.
3. Maintain a clean workspace.
4. Make a calendar!
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:49AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Organizing your workspace is probably the most important factor in producing good work. Starting with the surroundings, make sure that your workspace is in a quiet environment so as to avoid any distractions. Secondly, keep your workspace clear of anything your currently not working on! If you need many reference files, I propose using a cork board to pin papers onto while still having a clean space. Thirdly, if your workspace has many papers and files, look into getting a filing cabinet to keep and archive papers and folders into while still being accessible.
from Journal Week 5
Feb 4, 2021 8:53AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: People are busy, and organizing and scheduling your time to work is a key in getting a decent amount of work done. Starting with the basics, setting up a planner or calendar is a great start. If you happen to be working on a large project, break it up, and set dated checkpoints for when to complete your work. Using a planner or calendar could also be used for recreational and domestic activities, not just for work! :)
from Journal Week 5
Feb 5, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: As you have seen above, keeping organized and focused is majorly important to getting work done. I plan on using the many strategies listed above, primarily setting up a calendar or planar, to organize my schedule, as I already have an effective filing system. Applying this to my school and work will work much the same way. But I not only intend to use this organizational ability for purely work usage, but also for recreational usage.
Professionalism (Employability Skills Standard 1.4)
Monday: In your opinion, what makes someone a professional?
Tuesday: Read this article: 5 common unprofessional workplace behaviors (usatoday.com) (Links to an external site.). Select 1 of the behaviors mentioned in the article and discuss briefly. Why is this behavior viewed as unprofessional? Could this behavior be considered appropriate in a specific workplace climate or culture? How can you avoid displaying this behavior? What are things you can do to make sure this never happens?
Wednesday: In addition to the behaviors listed in the article yesterday, can you think of any other behaviors that may be considered unprofessional?
Thursday: Can any unprofessional behaviors a person exhibits now affect them in the future?
Friday: Do you agree that professionalism is important to everyone, not just people at work? Why or why not?
from Journal Week 6
Feb 8, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: In your opinion, what makes someone a professional?
A professional is someone who has mastery over a given subject, in other words proficiency. But what signifies proficiency? The said individual would have to be able to teach the subject to another individual with relative ease, or have an above average knowledge of a given subject. Being a professional allows for an individual to aid others or complete a task with perfection.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday:
Being non-responsive. This behavior is one that is responsible for the most devastating of repercussions. This is viewed as unprofessional because communication is everything, everywhere; both socially and professionally. Being non-responsive is not considered appropriate in any specific workplace, climate, or culture. One can avoid displaying this behavior by setting times to reply to messages without inhibiting work flow. Making sure this doesn't happen work in much the same way. Often times working in an office environment where you can simply converse with the co-worker helps.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday:
Aside from the behaviors listed in the article yesterday, there are many more unprofessional behaviors and habits that can inhibit your performance in the work place environment. The way someone dresses can have an effect on productivity. But different work environments have different dress codes; those being formal, business casual, and casual. No mater what lounge clothing is rarely acceptable. Jeans and shorts are often as informal as one can dress in a work environment.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:45AM
Aidan FerrellThursday:
Unprofessional behaviors exhibits in the present, could very well affect an individual in the future. An example of this is easily seen in slothfulness. If this behavior starts and is not prevented soon after, it will feaster and create more and more problems. Procrastination: a behavior that follows after laziness, can create increased workloads, and tardiness of soon due projects. This can also affect an individual in the long-term future, as it becomes habitual.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:50AM
Aidan FerrellFriday:
Professionalism is important to everyone, not just people at work. This has been seen over and over again in social experiments. One commonly known experiment is the business man disclosing shocking news compared to someone dressed in sweats and t-shirt. Subconsciously people receive the outlandish news from the person in more formal attire. Weather the subject of professionalism is in dress, or any other area, people often better receive a more formal individual over the contrary.
Feb 8, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: In your opinion, what makes someone a professional?
A professional is someone who has mastery over a given subject, in other words proficiency. But what signifies proficiency? The said individual would have to be able to teach the subject to another individual with relative ease, or have an above average knowledge of a given subject. Being a professional allows for an individual to aid others or complete a task with perfection.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday:
Being non-responsive. This behavior is one that is responsible for the most devastating of repercussions. This is viewed as unprofessional because communication is everything, everywhere; both socially and professionally. Being non-responsive is not considered appropriate in any specific workplace, climate, or culture. One can avoid displaying this behavior by setting times to reply to messages without inhibiting work flow. Making sure this doesn't happen work in much the same way. Often times working in an office environment where you can simply converse with the co-worker helps.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday:
Aside from the behaviors listed in the article yesterday, there are many more unprofessional behaviors and habits that can inhibit your performance in the work place environment. The way someone dresses can have an effect on productivity. But different work environments have different dress codes; those being formal, business casual, and casual. No mater what lounge clothing is rarely acceptable. Jeans and shorts are often as informal as one can dress in a work environment.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:45AM
Aidan FerrellThursday:
Unprofessional behaviors exhibits in the present, could very well affect an individual in the future. An example of this is easily seen in slothfulness. If this behavior starts and is not prevented soon after, it will feaster and create more and more problems. Procrastination: a behavior that follows after laziness, can create increased workloads, and tardiness of soon due projects. This can also affect an individual in the long-term future, as it becomes habitual.
from Journal Week 6
Feb 12, 2021 8:50AM
Aidan FerrellFriday:
Professionalism is important to everyone, not just people at work. This has been seen over and over again in social experiments. One commonly known experiment is the business man disclosing shocking news compared to someone dressed in sweats and t-shirt. Subconsciously people receive the outlandish news from the person in more formal attire. Weather the subject of professionalism is in dress, or any other area, people often better receive a more formal individual over the contrary.
Professionalism (Employability Skills Standard 1.4)
Monday: "Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you." -- David Maiste Respond to this quote. What do you think it means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
Tuesday: How do you think first impressions affect a person's reputation as a professional?
Wednesday: How can using appropriate language give a good first impression?
Thursday: What are some other ways that you can give a good first impression?
Friday: Come up with a goal to improve your professional image either at work or at school.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you." -- David Maiste
This quote written by David Maiste shows that being proficient at a given subject takes humility, after all, your status is relative. If everyone knows what you know, it is now common knowledge. I completely agree with this statement. Reasons being that you cannot label yourself better than someone if you don't know what they do.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:34AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday:
First impressions really are everything, just as the similar saying that to get far in the world all you need are relations. And how do you get into a good relationship, with a good starting impression. Personally in large pools of people I prefer to lay low until I know how other individuals react and interact with eachother. However making the first impression, imprints the two individuals with a heavy since of loyalty.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:37AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday:
Making a good first impression can be rather tricky, and if not naturally done, skillfully worked, constantly feeling out how the other individual reacts to certain statements, and what their personal preferences are. Language is a good place to start. Always start out modestly and formal! Using slang and vulgarity could leave the wrong impression on the contacted individual. However respectful informality could be a useful if the other proves to be jovial, and make the relationship a more comfortable one.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellThursday:
Aside from using language to leave a good first impression, body language is another major impressive social factor. One should always present themselves as confident, this includes posture, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Occasionally once the roles have been established acting subordinately may be useful if you report to a dominant higher up. However acting to submissive can lead to being used, and taken for granted. Expressions also contain posture such as slouching, balling up, and ect.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:46AM
Aidan FerrellFriday:
As I wont be here on Friday I writing this early. Wish us Raiders luck! Improving one's professional image is a great goal to have, personally I plan on starting a job here shortly, so I will be able to experiment what work environments require different body language, social interaction, and dress. On an informal level with friends, I hope to improve my professional image in a way that would be remembered as I graduate High School.
Feb 25, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: "Professional is not a label you give yourself - it's a description you hope others will apply to you." -- David Maiste
This quote written by David Maiste shows that being proficient at a given subject takes humility, after all, your status is relative. If everyone knows what you know, it is now common knowledge. I completely agree with this statement. Reasons being that you cannot label yourself better than someone if you don't know what they do.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:34AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday:
First impressions really are everything, just as the similar saying that to get far in the world all you need are relations. And how do you get into a good relationship, with a good starting impression. Personally in large pools of people I prefer to lay low until I know how other individuals react and interact with eachother. However making the first impression, imprints the two individuals with a heavy since of loyalty.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:37AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday:
Making a good first impression can be rather tricky, and if not naturally done, skillfully worked, constantly feeling out how the other individual reacts to certain statements, and what their personal preferences are. Language is a good place to start. Always start out modestly and formal! Using slang and vulgarity could leave the wrong impression on the contacted individual. However respectful informality could be a useful if the other proves to be jovial, and make the relationship a more comfortable one.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellThursday:
Aside from using language to leave a good first impression, body language is another major impressive social factor. One should always present themselves as confident, this includes posture, hand gestures, and facial expressions. Occasionally once the roles have been established acting subordinately may be useful if you report to a dominant higher up. However acting to submissive can lead to being used, and taken for granted. Expressions also contain posture such as slouching, balling up, and ect.
from Journal Week 7
Feb 25, 2021 8:46AM
Aidan FerrellFriday:
As I wont be here on Friday I writing this early. Wish us Raiders luck! Improving one's professional image is a great goal to have, personally I plan on starting a job here shortly, so I will be able to experiment what work environments require different body language, social interaction, and dress. On an informal level with friends, I hope to improve my professional image in a way that would be remembered as I graduate High School.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (Employability Skills Standard 1.3)
Monday: What does problem solving and critical thinking mean to you? Why is important to have these skills in school or at work?
Tuesday: “If I had 60 minutes to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes defining it, and 5 minutes solving it.”– Albert Einstein What does this quote mean to you?
Wednesday: Read through this article: How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills | SUCCESS (Links to an external site.). What are your thoughts on this article?
Thursday: What are some steps you can choose to improve your critical thinking skills?
Friday: How can working as a team help with problem solving in the workplace?
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:24AM
Aidan FerrellMonday:
Problem solving is no shallow thing, one must not only think of a solution, but of the best solution, taking into account possible difficulties that may arise within certain solutions. Critical thinking is much the same, one must constructively think at a high level. It is important to use and display these skills at school or in the workplace both for problems, and displaying it will not only help you and others, but it will show your importance to said company.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:28AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: “If I had 60 minutes to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes defining it, and 5 minutes solving it.”– Albert Einstein
What does this quote mean to you?
Not only does this quote display the scheduling and allocation of time, but it shows that if you fully understand a problem it makes solving it that much easier. Organization not only of physical things, but thoughts, allows for fast progress to ensue.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are your thoughts on this article?
Although this is quite a basic article containing what would be thought to be common knowledge, it does bring into light, simple exercises that help spur constructive thinking. This could become useful if someone "just isn't feeling it" that day, they can use this article as a sort of checklist. Personally I believe that this should be ingrained into our very soul, to the point of impulsiveness, and not one of caution.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are some steps you can choose to improve your critical thinking skills?
Two steps I often use in situations that would be considered critical thinking is that of reflection along with compassion. With use comes a learning experience, the more you preform a specific task, one gradually becomes better at it. Again, I believe that steps like these should be ingrained into our very soul, to the point of impulsiveness, and not one of caution.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: How can working as a team help with problem solving in the workplace?
Two minds are greater than one! This is a phrase that is often over-used, but its simplicity keeps its meaning clear and concise. Working in a group or team environment is what humans were born to do, and there are many benefits that come along with it. Not only does this further the group's common goal, but it unlocks certain traits and philosophies (ways of thinking) in a person.
Mar 5, 2021 8:24AM
Aidan FerrellMonday:
Problem solving is no shallow thing, one must not only think of a solution, but of the best solution, taking into account possible difficulties that may arise within certain solutions. Critical thinking is much the same, one must constructively think at a high level. It is important to use and display these skills at school or in the workplace both for problems, and displaying it will not only help you and others, but it will show your importance to said company.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:28AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: “If I had 60 minutes to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes defining it, and 5 minutes solving it.”– Albert Einstein
What does this quote mean to you?
Not only does this quote display the scheduling and allocation of time, but it shows that if you fully understand a problem it makes solving it that much easier. Organization not only of physical things, but thoughts, allows for fast progress to ensue.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are your thoughts on this article?
Although this is quite a basic article containing what would be thought to be common knowledge, it does bring into light, simple exercises that help spur constructive thinking. This could become useful if someone "just isn't feeling it" that day, they can use this article as a sort of checklist. Personally I believe that this should be ingrained into our very soul, to the point of impulsiveness, and not one of caution.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are some steps you can choose to improve your critical thinking skills?
Two steps I often use in situations that would be considered critical thinking is that of reflection along with compassion. With use comes a learning experience, the more you preform a specific task, one gradually becomes better at it. Again, I believe that steps like these should be ingrained into our very soul, to the point of impulsiveness, and not one of caution.
from Journal Week 8
Mar 5, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: How can working as a team help with problem solving in the workplace?
Two minds are greater than one! This is a phrase that is often over-used, but its simplicity keeps its meaning clear and concise. Working in a group or team environment is what humans were born to do, and there are many benefits that come along with it. Not only does this further the group's common goal, but it unlocks certain traits and philosophies (ways of thinking) in a person.
Working as a Team (Employability Skills Standard 1.2)
TEAMWORK: The ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others toward a common goal or success of the team; participate appropriately as a team member by assisting others or requesting help when needed; handle criticism, conflicts, and complaints appropriately; demonstrate leadership; relate well to others; take an interest in what others say and do in order to build relationships; contribute to the group with ideas, suggestions, and effort; the ability to participate in group decision-making.
Monday: What does teamwork look like at school?
Tuesday: How does being a team player affect the students around you?
Wednesday: How could being a team player affect you?
Thursday: In your opinion, which of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork is the most important? Why?
Friday: Pick one of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork. How can you apply this at school?
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 10:19AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: What does teamwork look like at school?
In school, teamwork takes on only a few forms. Primarily it is the delegation of specific tasks equally throughout the group. In other cases, this can be seen in the form of constructive conversations in order to complete an assignment. Truthfully I believe that this is a subject that is used in the real world too often to not be taught or at least studied more in deapth in High School.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 10:26AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: How does being a team player affect the students around you?
Compatability or adaptability is one of the most important factors to teamwork. Like the often-heard phrase, the workplace is like a huge machine, and all the gears need to do is spin and fit together. If you can not only get your job done but expand upon other's ideas, they can get theirs done as well. Leadership roles apply to this as well.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:27AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: How could being a team player affect you?
Being a "team player" could affect one's self in beneficial ways as well. In others seeing your cooperation, it may spur others to assist you, or constructively criticize your work in order for improvement. Also, working in a positive environment can improve productivity, if you are apart of that, the subconscious benefits will apply to you aswell, mainly when it is being reciprocated.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: In your opinion, which of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork is the most important? Why?
"Relate well to others; take an interest in what others say and do in order to build relationships." This statement is one that I believe is the most important. It shouldn't matter whether or not the members of the group are compatible or get along. It is adaptability that matters.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:36AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Pick one of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork. How can you apply this at school?
"Relate well to others; take an interest in what others say and do in order to build relationships." This is something that I can expand upon to further the efforts of group work, as well as displaying leadership! An example of this could be helping others with their part of the delegated workload.
Mar 12, 2021 10:19AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: What does teamwork look like at school?
In school, teamwork takes on only a few forms. Primarily it is the delegation of specific tasks equally throughout the group. In other cases, this can be seen in the form of constructive conversations in order to complete an assignment. Truthfully I believe that this is a subject that is used in the real world too often to not be taught or at least studied more in deapth in High School.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 10:26AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: How does being a team player affect the students around you?
Compatability or adaptability is one of the most important factors to teamwork. Like the often-heard phrase, the workplace is like a huge machine, and all the gears need to do is spin and fit together. If you can not only get your job done but expand upon other's ideas, they can get theirs done as well. Leadership roles apply to this as well.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:27AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: How could being a team player affect you?
Being a "team player" could affect one's self in beneficial ways as well. In others seeing your cooperation, it may spur others to assist you, or constructively criticize your work in order for improvement. Also, working in a positive environment can improve productivity, if you are apart of that, the subconscious benefits will apply to you aswell, mainly when it is being reciprocated.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: In your opinion, which of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork is the most important? Why?
"Relate well to others; take an interest in what others say and do in order to build relationships." This statement is one that I believe is the most important. It shouldn't matter whether or not the members of the group are compatible or get along. It is adaptability that matters.
from Journal Week 9
Mar 12, 2021 11:36AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Pick one of the concepts listed above in the definition of teamwork. How can you apply this at school?
"Relate well to others; take an interest in what others say and do in order to build relationships." This is something that I can expand upon to further the efforts of group work, as well as displaying leadership! An example of this could be helping others with their part of the delegated workload.
Working as a Team (Employability Skills Standard 1.2)
Reflect on your current teamwork skills and answer the questions below to establish your strengths and weaknesses
Monday: What strengths can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 3 strengths that you have.
Tuesday: What weaknesses can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 2 areas where you would like to improve.
Wednesday: What can you do to turn your weaknesses into strengths?
Thursday: How can your strengths help your team succeed?
Friday: What’s one goal you can set for yourself to become a better team member?
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:24AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: What strengths can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 3 strengths that you have.
Being a team player is essential to being part of a team. Some strengths I poses that are key to being a team player are, my sense of duty, willingness to help, and my ability to take charge. Sense of duty is my most valued trait because it not only focuses my efforts, but ties emotion into the work I do, making it easier because of the passion.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What weaknesses can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 2 areas where you would like to improve.
As mentioned in my previous entry, my sense of duty is my most valued trait because it not only focuses my efforts, but ties emotion into the work I do, making it easier because of the passion. However it can also be my worst enemy in case of failure, it would lead to a much harder landing because of the amount of invested passion that was lost. Secondarily, I would like to improve one my steadfastness, as I can be a brownnoser at times.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:31AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What can you do to turn your weaknesses into strengths?
Again, based off of my previous entry, I often use my weakness of being a brownnoser to my advantage when working with smaller groups. This not only softens up those around me but allows for harder pushes in strategy later on. One could also take their weakness of eating fast food as an incentive to work out more often. ;)
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: How can your strengths help your team succeed?
My strength of my sense of duty can help my team succeed in many ways. Not only will it drive others to work with as much passion as I do, but I can motivate others to "fight" for the same cause as I am. My willingness to take charge holds the same effect. My willingness to help can help my team succeed in the fact that I can help make up lost progress, and encourage others to do the same.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:40AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What’s one goal you can set for yourself to become a better team member?
One goal I can set for myself to become a better team member is to become better with my communication. Communication is key when it comes to working as or in a group. One slip in the chain of communication could lead to the destruction of the entire group's work's progress, and only one would be responsible for the blame.
Mar 19, 2021 8:24AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: What strengths can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 3 strengths that you have.
Being a team player is essential to being part of a team. Some strengths I poses that are key to being a team player are, my sense of duty, willingness to help, and my ability to take charge. Sense of duty is my most valued trait because it not only focuses my efforts, but ties emotion into the work I do, making it easier because of the passion.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What weaknesses can you identify in being a team player? Name at least 2 areas where you would like to improve.
As mentioned in my previous entry, my sense of duty is my most valued trait because it not only focuses my efforts, but ties emotion into the work I do, making it easier because of the passion. However it can also be my worst enemy in case of failure, it would lead to a much harder landing because of the amount of invested passion that was lost. Secondarily, I would like to improve one my steadfastness, as I can be a brownnoser at times.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:31AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What can you do to turn your weaknesses into strengths?
Again, based off of my previous entry, I often use my weakness of being a brownnoser to my advantage when working with smaller groups. This not only softens up those around me but allows for harder pushes in strategy later on. One could also take their weakness of eating fast food as an incentive to work out more often. ;)
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: How can your strengths help your team succeed?
My strength of my sense of duty can help my team succeed in many ways. Not only will it drive others to work with as much passion as I do, but I can motivate others to "fight" for the same cause as I am. My willingness to take charge holds the same effect. My willingness to help can help my team succeed in the fact that I can help make up lost progress, and encourage others to do the same.
from Journal Week 10
Mar 19, 2021 8:40AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What’s one goal you can set for yourself to become a better team member?
One goal I can set for myself to become a better team member is to become better with my communication. Communication is key when it comes to working as or in a group. One slip in the chain of communication could lead to the destruction of the entire group's work's progress, and only one would be responsible for the blame.
Working as a Team (Employability Skills Standard 1.2)
Today is your lucky day! Your best friend got assigned to your group for the final group project of the year and both of you are very excited. What a great way to end the year by being able to work with your best friend every day in class. The teacher shares with your group that the topic of your project is to cover the positive and negatives of having autonomous vehicles on the road. You can’t wait to get started since you are very passionate about the ever-changing world and new advancements in technology. The next day in class, which is the first day of your group work, you come fully prepared with research and articles you did the night before. Your best friend shows up, completely unengaged and unenthusiastic about the topic you were given. From that moment on, your best friend basically refuses to help with the project, since they really don’t care or have an opinion about autonomous vehicles on the road. So, what do you do? If you decide to do all the work and not force your best friend to help, it’s going to take up almost all of your time, and with finals coming up, you have a lot on your plate already. Would you confront your friend and demand them to help? If you confront them, how would they react? Would the confrontation ruin your friendship? Would you talk to the teacher about your struggles on the group project?
Monday: Have you been faced with a similar situation before?
Tuesday: What are the possible outcomes of this situation?
Wednesday: What are some possible positive consequences that could come from this situation?
Thursday: What are some possible negative consequences that could come from this situation?
Friday: What would you do in this situation?
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 8:58AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you been faced with a similar situation before?
Yes, I have. There are several instances of this happening. However I normally step up to be a leader in group projects I normally delegate certain tasks to other's. Often, they comply and other times even after I insist on them completing their delegated tasks, through annoying check-ins and they still refuse to carry their weight of the project, I often just do the work myself. Sometimes the quality isn't where I wanted it, but that's because you haven't been given the chance to consistently work with the same group, and instill in them the desired work ethic, and develop the quality level of work.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:04AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are the possible outcomes of this situation?
"If you decide to do all the work and not force your best friend to help, it’s going to take up almost all of your time, and with finals coming up, you have a lot on your plate already." In this a possible outcome would be that you carry their weight of the project as well and risk your finals. "Would you confront your friend and demand them to help? If you confront them, how would they react? Would the confrontation ruin your friendship?" Several outcomes of this situation would be, your friend understands and complies, your friend begrudgingly complies, or they completely go on the defense and refuse to understand where you are coming from. "Would you talk to the teacher about your struggles on the group project?" If you did, this could only provoke your friend to reject you completely and the return to the second respective situation where they begrudgingly work on the project, or you could be reassigned to work with someone else.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:06AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are some possible positive consequences that could come from this situation?
There are few, but still some possible positive consequences that could come from this situation. Your friend may gain a newfound respect for your ability to take charge and or your seriousness about your grades. If the latter is the case, than this may invigorate them to put in more effort into other aspects in their life.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:11AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are some possible negative consequences that could come from this situation?
There are defiantly some possible negative consequences that could come from this situation. One being the loss of a friendship, another being that if you chose to do the work yourself, you risk your grades on your final exams. Also, there could be a a sort of middle ground consequence, being that of a begrudging spirit to work on the said project.
Apr 2, 2021 8:58AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you been faced with a similar situation before?
Yes, I have. There are several instances of this happening. However I normally step up to be a leader in group projects I normally delegate certain tasks to other's. Often, they comply and other times even after I insist on them completing their delegated tasks, through annoying check-ins and they still refuse to carry their weight of the project, I often just do the work myself. Sometimes the quality isn't where I wanted it, but that's because you haven't been given the chance to consistently work with the same group, and instill in them the desired work ethic, and develop the quality level of work.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:04AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are the possible outcomes of this situation?
"If you decide to do all the work and not force your best friend to help, it’s going to take up almost all of your time, and with finals coming up, you have a lot on your plate already." In this a possible outcome would be that you carry their weight of the project as well and risk your finals. "Would you confront your friend and demand them to help? If you confront them, how would they react? Would the confrontation ruin your friendship?" Several outcomes of this situation would be, your friend understands and complies, your friend begrudgingly complies, or they completely go on the defense and refuse to understand where you are coming from. "Would you talk to the teacher about your struggles on the group project?" If you did, this could only provoke your friend to reject you completely and the return to the second respective situation where they begrudgingly work on the project, or you could be reassigned to work with someone else.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:06AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are some possible positive consequences that could come from this situation?
There are few, but still some possible positive consequences that could come from this situation. Your friend may gain a newfound respect for your ability to take charge and or your seriousness about your grades. If the latter is the case, than this may invigorate them to put in more effort into other aspects in their life.
from Journal Week 11
Apr 2, 2021 9:11AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are some possible negative consequences that could come from this situation?
There are defiantly some possible negative consequences that could come from this situation. One being the loss of a friendship, another being that if you chose to do the work yourself, you risk your grades on your final exams. Also, there could be a a sort of middle ground consequence, being that of a begrudging spirit to work on the said project.
Effective Communication (Employability Skills Standard 1.1) Part of being an effective communicator is the ability to be a great listener.
Monday: In your opinion, what does it mean to be an effective communicator?
Tuesday: In your opinion, what is the difference between hearing and listening?
Wednesday: How can being an effective listener improve your relationships?
Thursday: How can being an effective listener help you be successful at school?
Friday: How can being an effective listening help you be successful in the workplace?
from Journal Week 12
Mar 31, 2021 8:45AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: In your opinion, what does it mean to be an effective communicator?
Being an effective communicator composes of many small and intricate things. Starting off, ethos, pathos, and logos. Being able to convey your message clearly is the first milestone, this composes of skillfully using hand gestures, pauses, and volumetric tones for the use of dramatic effect to tap into the ethos of those you communicate with. Another thing to keep in mind is clarification, one could go on until the end of the message and have to go through the same communication again after clarifying. Make this a repetitive thing!
from Journal Week 12
Mar 31, 2021 8:48AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: In your opinion, what is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing is the mindless activity of observing communication without processing the information, while listening is the process of true communication, (two-way) consisting of a sender and a receiver, and the processing of information.
from Journal Week 12
Mar 31, 2021 8:52AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: How can being an effective listener improve your relationships?
Like communication, relationships are two way. Because of this, the same principles apply, in a slightly different way. Instead of the roles of the sender and the receiver being swapped periodically, the roles are assumed simultaneously. But back to the subject question, simply listening and not hearing in a relationship allows for growth in a relationship. The more personality and thoughts exchanged, the stronger the bond between the two, and understanding of the other comes in time.
from Journal Week 12
Apr 1, 2021 8:54AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: How can being an effective listener help you be successful at school?
This is something that I use all the time, simply, to save time! By effectively listening in class it prevents the need for further study over the subject, and ingrains it into your memory of the past day's events. All one would have to do is simply replay that given lesson in their heads and shazam, no time is lost in studying, and the grades show.
from Journal Week 12
Apr 2, 2021 8:31AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: How can being an effective listening help you be successful in the workplace?
Being an affective listener can help one be successful in the workplace in many different ways. One way this could ensure success is if given a task. With even the slightest bit of miscommunication on the receiving end, the said task could be completed incorrectly, and possibly resulting in job threatening complications. Communication is key, but communication is a two way process, it must work on both the sending and the receiving side.
Mar 31, 2021 8:45AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: In your opinion, what does it mean to be an effective communicator?
Being an effective communicator composes of many small and intricate things. Starting off, ethos, pathos, and logos. Being able to convey your message clearly is the first milestone, this composes of skillfully using hand gestures, pauses, and volumetric tones for the use of dramatic effect to tap into the ethos of those you communicate with. Another thing to keep in mind is clarification, one could go on until the end of the message and have to go through the same communication again after clarifying. Make this a repetitive thing!
from Journal Week 12
Mar 31, 2021 8:48AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: In your opinion, what is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing is the mindless activity of observing communication without processing the information, while listening is the process of true communication, (two-way) consisting of a sender and a receiver, and the processing of information.
from Journal Week 12
Mar 31, 2021 8:52AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: How can being an effective listener improve your relationships?
Like communication, relationships are two way. Because of this, the same principles apply, in a slightly different way. Instead of the roles of the sender and the receiver being swapped periodically, the roles are assumed simultaneously. But back to the subject question, simply listening and not hearing in a relationship allows for growth in a relationship. The more personality and thoughts exchanged, the stronger the bond between the two, and understanding of the other comes in time.
from Journal Week 12
Apr 1, 2021 8:54AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: How can being an effective listener help you be successful at school?
This is something that I use all the time, simply, to save time! By effectively listening in class it prevents the need for further study over the subject, and ingrains it into your memory of the past day's events. All one would have to do is simply replay that given lesson in their heads and shazam, no time is lost in studying, and the grades show.
from Journal Week 12
Apr 2, 2021 8:31AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: How can being an effective listening help you be successful in the workplace?
Being an affective listener can help one be successful in the workplace in many different ways. One way this could ensure success is if given a task. With even the slightest bit of miscommunication on the receiving end, the said task could be completed incorrectly, and possibly resulting in job threatening complications. Communication is key, but communication is a two way process, it must work on both the sending and the receiving side.
Effective Communication (Employability Skills Standard 1.1) Read the article: 10 Steps To Effective Listening (forbes.com) (Links to an external site.)
For your journal entry each day, pick one of the 10 steps listed in the article and brainstorm ways that you can apply each step to home, school and/or at work. (For example, the first step in the article is “Face the speaker and maintain eye contact.” You can do this at home by putting down your phone or turning off the TV when your guardian is talking to you. You can do this at school by listening to your teacher speak and not getting distracted by things on your desk or others in the room).
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Effective listening through eye contact.
Eye contact is an essential part of listening, as it not only shows the speaker that one is listening, but actually helps the receiver process and retain the information. The article mentions that eye contact often creates a connection between the sender and the receiver, "When we talk, we look each other in the eye. That doesn't mean that you can't carry on a conversation from across the room, or from another room, but if the conversation continues for any length of time, you (or the other person) will get up and move. The desire for better communication pulls you together."
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:44AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: Effective listening through relaxed attentiveness.
The passage defines this topic as such, "Now that you've made eye contact, relax. You don't have to stare fixedly at the other person. You can look away now and then and carry on like a normal person." Now, applying this to listening effectively, this can be done if in a large crowd, but probably not the best if used in a one on one convorsation.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:50AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Effective listening through an open mind.
Not only does this standard require thinking the best of people, but understanding. If the presenter is to mess up, one shouldn't automatically be turned off due to their nerves not being strong. This standard also requires the ability to see where the speaker is coming from, ant to try and understand what they are trying to send, without deferring to unnecessary bias.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:57AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: Effective listening through picturing the speakers words.
If the topic isn't engaging, it is important to take an interest in what the speaker is saying. Interest is one key aspect to effective communication. Gaining interest can be done through picturing what the speaker is describing. This not only helps you get a better 'picture' what that they are saying but makes the message somewhat more interesting.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 9:02AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Effective listening through waiting for a break in the speakers speech to clarify.
If the speaker doesn't take time to clarify what they are communicating, than it important not to interrupt their speaking. This is not only polite, but it allows the speaker to possibly fill that void later on in their speech. Answering that question would only disturb the presentation of the information, and possibly make the message have less of an effect on the receiver/s.
Apr 16, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Effective listening through eye contact.
Eye contact is an essential part of listening, as it not only shows the speaker that one is listening, but actually helps the receiver process and retain the information. The article mentions that eye contact often creates a connection between the sender and the receiver, "When we talk, we look each other in the eye. That doesn't mean that you can't carry on a conversation from across the room, or from another room, but if the conversation continues for any length of time, you (or the other person) will get up and move. The desire for better communication pulls you together."
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:44AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: Effective listening through relaxed attentiveness.
The passage defines this topic as such, "Now that you've made eye contact, relax. You don't have to stare fixedly at the other person. You can look away now and then and carry on like a normal person." Now, applying this to listening effectively, this can be done if in a large crowd, but probably not the best if used in a one on one convorsation.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:50AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: Effective listening through an open mind.
Not only does this standard require thinking the best of people, but understanding. If the presenter is to mess up, one shouldn't automatically be turned off due to their nerves not being strong. This standard also requires the ability to see where the speaker is coming from, ant to try and understand what they are trying to send, without deferring to unnecessary bias.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 8:57AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: Effective listening through picturing the speakers words.
If the topic isn't engaging, it is important to take an interest in what the speaker is saying. Interest is one key aspect to effective communication. Gaining interest can be done through picturing what the speaker is describing. This not only helps you get a better 'picture' what that they are saying but makes the message somewhat more interesting.
from Journal Week 13
Apr 16, 2021 9:02AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: Effective listening through waiting for a break in the speakers speech to clarify.
If the speaker doesn't take time to clarify what they are communicating, than it important not to interrupt their speaking. This is not only polite, but it allows the speaker to possibly fill that void later on in their speech. Answering that question would only disturb the presentation of the information, and possibly make the message have less of an effect on the receiver/s.
Effective Communication and Teamwork (Employability Skills Standards 1.1 and 1.2)
You’ve been assigned to a group project in your health class on different methods people can use to make unhealthy meals healthier. You aren’t really friends with any of the other students who have been assigned to your group but you hope you will get along with all of them and you will be able to work well together. It’s the first day of group work. You sit down at the table with your group and you are excited to share your ideas for the project. You did some research ahead of time in hopes they would all agree with what you plan to propose and then your group would be a step ahead of the others. You immediately start sharing your research and ideas but everyone in the group disagrees with you and they all start talking about their own ideas and how they would work better. You are a little surprised at all the pushback you are receiving and in that moment, you are worried about how you are going to get the group to work together as a team. Everyone in the group thinks their idea is the best and everyone wants to be the leader –how is this going to work? What can you do to start getting the group to agree and on the right track to start the project? Should you continue to push your ideas on the group or should you start compromising with your group members?
Monday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Tuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
Wednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
Thursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for your group, depending on your decision?
Friday: What would you do in this situation?
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
I have never been presented with a scenario like this in my lifetime. Part of why I think I have not is because there are few leaders in todays school system, nearly being a 1:5 ratio. I also believe that sometimes certain people will only step up as a leader if they are an expert in a given topic or have a great passion. Is this true leadership though?
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
From what I could come up with, there are three clearly different outcomes to this situation. One could be the individual simply giving into the other people's ideas, compromising with the other ideas and melding them together, or raising a vote amongst the others ideas. There is an alternate outcome, but this wouldn't be a logical decision to make when working with a group. That being to take total charge, and enforce your opinions simply because you know more about the given topic.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
Taking up a vote could have further outcomes and complications. One would be that the vote ends up as a draw, everyone voting for themselves, another would be a sourness in the one's whose idea was rejected by the group, or lastly, it will end in corroboration and cohesion. The later of the decisions made in my post above, would have clear, and negative implications.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for your group, depending on your decision?
Simply giving into the others ideas could work, but it would possibly lead to your motivation decreasing. If this happens your quality of work would decrease as a result of it. Taking another possibility of the topic question, if giving into the others ideas this would help avoid other complications in the group, and possibly inspire others to set their own ideas aside, possibly introducing them later in less of an intrusive manner.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:46AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What would you do in this situation?
Well, I would most likely hold a hearing for each of the members ideas, and in the end either incorporate ideas from others' into one plan for the group work. If others insisted on being ornery, I would simply tell them to do their own thing, and raise the moral of the remaining members of the group, so to keep their loyalty.
Apr 23, 2021 8:27AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
I have never been presented with a scenario like this in my lifetime. Part of why I think I have not is because there are few leaders in todays school system, nearly being a 1:5 ratio. I also believe that sometimes certain people will only step up as a leader if they are an expert in a given topic or have a great passion. Is this true leadership though?
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
From what I could come up with, there are three clearly different outcomes to this situation. One could be the individual simply giving into the other people's ideas, compromising with the other ideas and melding them together, or raising a vote amongst the others ideas. There is an alternate outcome, but this wouldn't be a logical decision to make when working with a group. That being to take total charge, and enforce your opinions simply because you know more about the given topic.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
Taking up a vote could have further outcomes and complications. One would be that the vote ends up as a draw, everyone voting for themselves, another would be a sourness in the one's whose idea was rejected by the group, or lastly, it will end in corroboration and cohesion. The later of the decisions made in my post above, would have clear, and negative implications.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:42AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for your group, depending on your decision?
Simply giving into the others ideas could work, but it would possibly lead to your motivation decreasing. If this happens your quality of work would decrease as a result of it. Taking another possibility of the topic question, if giving into the others ideas this would help avoid other complications in the group, and possibly inspire others to set their own ideas aside, possibly introducing them later in less of an intrusive manner.
from Journal Week 14
Apr 23, 2021 8:46AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What would you do in this situation?
Well, I would most likely hold a hearing for each of the members ideas, and in the end either incorporate ideas from others' into one plan for the group work. If others insisted on being ornery, I would simply tell them to do their own thing, and raise the moral of the remaining members of the group, so to keep their loyalty.
Customer Service and Workplace Ethics (Employability Skills Standards 1.3 and 1.4)
You’ve been working at the Burger Fanatics restaurant in the mall for five months now and you really enjoy it. This is your first job in a restaurant and you’ve gotten really good at multi-tasking, a skill you believe will be a great asset in the future. You plan on working at Burger Fanatics until you graduate high school and possibly through college, if you decide to stay close to home. You are surprised that you don’t see more of your classmates in the restaurant, considering it’s only a few blocks away from school, but in reality you prefer not to see them at work anyway. It’s the night of the Homecoming Dance and the restaurant is packed. You usually don’t work Friday nights but you aren’t interested in going to the dance and knew you’d be able to make some extra money working tonight. Your best friend shows up with a date; they get seated in your section and you are so excited to see them! As you start to take their order, they ask you if they can have their meal for free –since they are your best friend and all. You laugh nervously and tell them that you aren’t able to give out free meals, not even to friends and family. You continue to take their order and then give it to the cook. Not too long after that, their food is ready and you deliver it to their table. You ask them if their food looks ok and they say yes, so you leave them to eat as you assist other tables. A few minutes later, your boss calls you over to the table where your best friend is sitting. He says that they are complaining that you are unaccommodating and that you also got their order wrong. You know, for a fact, that they are lying –your best friend just wants to get the meal for free. You know that part of providing good customer service is handling complaints correctly, apologizing when necessary, and making customers feel important, but you haven’t done anything wrong! Do you tell your boss that the customers are lying or do you apologize for your actions and give them the meal for free?
Monday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Tuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
Wednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
Thursday: What would you do in this situation?
Friday: What values are affected in this scenario? Why is this an ethical dilemma?
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Wow... What a debacle. I have thankfully never been placed in this situation. I am however trying to get a job at Publix, a retail store. I believe that this situation could also happen in this environment as a cash register. This situation could proceed as you ring up your friend and they want it for free. However you can't do this so you price it lower than what it actually is, then the friend calls you out for not charging them what they bought.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
There aren't many positive outcomes, but here are two. 1. You explain to your boss that they are joking around and either your friend or the manager laugh it off. 2. You simply give in and your friend gets a free meal, and your boss lets you off the hook. Although the second is highly improbable, it could still work if you have proven your worth through merit, in the 5 months you have been working there.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
There are many negative outcomes to this situation, I will base them off of the prompt above. 1. You try and tell your boss that your friend is lying but they don't believe you. Either way you lose merit with both your best friend and your boss. 2. You giving into your friend's lies, would put you in bad standing with your boss for the poor service, and chances are, since you just started the job, you will either end up fired, or written up.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:36AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What would you do in this situation?
This is a sticky situation... But I believe that I would be able to handle this correctly. I would preform a mixture of the above methods of dealing with your friend's lies. I would first apologize to them, then later take my boss aside and let them know what was really going on and offer to pay the meal for them. Later I would go to my friend at a later date and hold them accountable for their dinner bill.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What values are affected in this scenario? Why is this an ethical dilemma?
Not only is your best friend lying, but they also purposely put you in this situation that could cause you to lose your job. When it comes to ethics, your best friend is instigating an argument inside of your workplace. On a personal level, this was your dream job, that you saw yourself working far into the future.
Apr 30, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Wow... What a debacle. I have thankfully never been placed in this situation. I am however trying to get a job at Publix, a retail store. I believe that this situation could also happen in this environment as a cash register. This situation could proceed as you ring up your friend and they want it for free. However you can't do this so you price it lower than what it actually is, then the friend calls you out for not charging them what they bought.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
There aren't many positive outcomes, but here are two. 1. You explain to your boss that they are joking around and either your friend or the manager laugh it off. 2. You simply give in and your friend gets a free meal, and your boss lets you off the hook. Although the second is highly improbable, it could still work if you have proven your worth through merit, in the 5 months you have been working there.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you, depending on your decision?
There are many negative outcomes to this situation, I will base them off of the prompt above. 1. You try and tell your boss that your friend is lying but they don't believe you. Either way you lose merit with both your best friend and your boss. 2. You giving into your friend's lies, would put you in bad standing with your boss for the poor service, and chances are, since you just started the job, you will either end up fired, or written up.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:36AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What would you do in this situation?
This is a sticky situation... But I believe that I would be able to handle this correctly. I would preform a mixture of the above methods of dealing with your friend's lies. I would first apologize to them, then later take my boss aside and let them know what was really going on and offer to pay the meal for them. Later I would go to my friend at a later date and hold them accountable for their dinner bill.
from Journal Week 15
Apr 30, 2021 8:39AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What values are affected in this scenario? Why is this an ethical dilemma?
Not only is your best friend lying, but they also purposely put you in this situation that could cause you to lose your job. When it comes to ethics, your best friend is instigating an argument inside of your workplace. On a personal level, this was your dream job, that you saw yourself working far into the future.
Workplace Ethics and Time Management (Employability Skills Standards 1.4 and 1.5)
You have been working at a retail store now for about 6 months, surprisingly you like the job more than you thought you would when you first took it. You really needed to start earning some money, now that you have a car, car insurance, gas and cell phones bills to pay. You met Krista, a co-worker of yours, and you two have become great friends in the last few months. You are heading into the store to start your shift when you get a text from Krista that says,“ Hey running late again, shocker, can you please clock me in so it won’t show I am late. Thanks!” You are at the door and as you open it, you start to think of the consequences of clocking in an individual who is not there? But also think to yourself that she is your friend. Time to decide...
Monday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Tuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
Wednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for Krista? What should Krista do in the future to help ensure that she is on time for work more often?
Thursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you? What would you do in this situation?
Friday: What are some possible impacts on the company?
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Thankfully no. I have just now started a job at Publix so I lack the experience.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
On a positive note you could tell your friend that you aren't allowed to do so, and she would be understanding. Or you could clock her in, no one notices, and you talk to her again saying that you can't keep doing this, as it would risk your standings in this job. Explaining what it means to you as you have expenses you need to pay for.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for Krista? What should Krista do in the future to help ensure that she is on time for work more often?
A positive outcome for Krista is that this behavior goes unnoticed. A negative outcome for her is that she gets in trouble for coming in late even though it shows that she had indeed clocked in. In the future, she should manage her time more effectively to ensure that she is on time.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you? What would you do in this situation?
One is that your part in the cheating of Krista's work time, is either unnoticed or let off the hook. A negative consequence for you could lead to being written up or fired! In this situation I would Give Krista a quick call explaining why I can't and what I am risking. If she mentions that it is also risking our friendship, then she isn't a quality person to be around.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:36AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What are some possible impacts on the company?
The company will in turn lose money, as they are paying an employee what they are not preforming.
May 7, 2021 8:26AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Thankfully no. I have just now started a job at Publix so I lack the experience.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellTuesday: What are some possible positive outcomes of this situation?
On a positive note you could tell your friend that you aren't allowed to do so, and she would be understanding. Or you could clock her in, no one notices, and you talk to her again saying that you can't keep doing this, as it would risk your standings in this job. Explaining what it means to you as you have expenses you need to pay for.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:33AM
Aidan FerrellWednesday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for Krista? What should Krista do in the future to help ensure that she is on time for work more often?
A positive outcome for Krista is that this behavior goes unnoticed. A negative outcome for her is that she gets in trouble for coming in late even though it shows that she had indeed clocked in. In the future, she should manage her time more effectively to ensure that she is on time.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What are possible positive or negative consequences for you? What would you do in this situation?
One is that your part in the cheating of Krista's work time, is either unnoticed or let off the hook. A negative consequence for you could lead to being written up or fired! In this situation I would Give Krista a quick call explaining why I can't and what I am risking. If she mentions that it is also risking our friendship, then she isn't a quality person to be around.
from Journal Week 16
May 7, 2021 8:36AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What are some possible impacts on the company?
The company will in turn lose money, as they are paying an employee what they are not preforming.
Organization and Time Management (Employability Skills Standard 1.5)
You are the type of person who is friends with everyone at school. You play several sports and belong to numerous clubs and all of them are very different from each other. For example, you play hockey and soccer, so you have friends from your sports teams. You are in Chess Club and Drama club so you have friends from those clubs as well. You just recently became part of Student Government and the Youth Mentor Program and have gained multiple friendships from those too. You enjoy having such a different variety of friends but with those differences, come difficulties as well. It’s Friday night and you promised your soccer teammates that you’d come to the team party to celebrate your recent victory over your school’s rival. As you start getting ready for the party, your friend from Drama Club texts you asking what time you should meet at the theater. You completely forgot that you told your Drama Club friends that you’d go see the new play tonight with them. This isn’t the first time you’ve double-booked yourself and committed to plans with two different groups of friends. You don’t know what to do; you don’t want to make either group of friends mad or upset with you but you also can’t be in two places at once. What do you do?
Monday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
Thursday: What would you do in this situation?
Friday: What are things you could do to avoid this situation in the future?
from Journal Week 17
May 14, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
No I have not. But considering that this individual has done this before, it would make sense to go with the friend group that you slighted last. In the end it would reflect on your image.
from Journal Week 17
May 14, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What would you do in this situation?
In this situation I would, (because the sports team would probably not take interest in the idea of celebrating their sports victory at a drama show,) go with the friend group that I had most recently canceled events with, and explain to the other that it is entirely my fault, and why I am making the decision that I am. Hopefully they will be understanding.
from Journal Week 17
May 14, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What are things you could do to avoid this situation in the future?
Possible things to do to help avoid this in the future is to write out a monthly schedule, (being in as many clubs as this individual, they should have already had one...) so as to not double book time slots. Keeping this schedule portable and with ease of access would be preferable so that you could check your callander right away without having to revoke your commitments at a later date.
May 14, 2021 8:29AM
Aidan FerrellMonday: Have you already been faced with this scenario in real life?
No I have not. But considering that this individual has done this before, it would make sense to go with the friend group that you slighted last. In the end it would reflect on your image.
from Journal Week 17
May 14, 2021 8:32AM
Aidan FerrellThursday: What would you do in this situation?
In this situation I would, (because the sports team would probably not take interest in the idea of celebrating their sports victory at a drama show,) go with the friend group that I had most recently canceled events with, and explain to the other that it is entirely my fault, and why I am making the decision that I am. Hopefully they will be understanding.
from Journal Week 17
May 14, 2021 8:35AM
Aidan FerrellFriday: What are things you could do to avoid this situation in the future?
Possible things to do to help avoid this in the future is to write out a monthly schedule, (being in as many clubs as this individual, they should have already had one...) so as to not double book time slots. Keeping this schedule portable and with ease of access would be preferable so that you could check your callander right away without having to revoke your commitments at a later date.