Lapdog Reflection

Personally, I believe I handle leadership in a very vocal manner. Though there are positives to this method such as clear communication and direction, there are also negatives such as dictatorial perceptions of myself by others. I can definitely apply what I learned at Lapdog. During one of the challenges, I was blindfolded. This is especially difficult because I was what felt like hundreds of feet in the air (probably only like 40) and relying on my team to guide me through the challenge.  I believe that it is difficult to trust myself because I am a people pleaser and feel disappointed when I disappoint someone else. I also think that trust is what challenges me with being led by others. Though the roles of the one delegating trust and the one receiving trust are both very challenging, I think the delegator of trust is a little bit more challenging because so many people are looking up to you and expect you to succeed but it becomes very disappointing when the people who are trusting you see you fail. I believe that by being more vocal and thinking out loud and collaborating ideas from other people are what will improve my donation and reception of ideas. Laughing with my team and enjoying our time was definitely the most enjoyable time of the Lapdog challenge and I am so grateful to Mrs. Mellette and Mrs. Killingsworth for giving us this wonderful opportunity.