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I was particularly intrigued by our activity on social styles and how they are diverse for everyone! I think it goes to show how leadership can be represented in a multitude of ways and we can all learn, adapt, and collaborate. I also learned about my personality and how to best interact, communicate, and lead others who may also lead differently. Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all kind of approach, but there are many valuable assets and qualities of a person that makes an effective, kind, and respectable leader.
During my time at the Center for Spatial Research, I can imagine myself taking on the "leader beside" approach is some contexts given that I will be working alongside other RAs who will be able to teach me some new tips while also I can provide new perspectives and ideas. I think for our project in particular, we must listen and brainstorm together to troubleshoot errors and make the most out of our time.
I am most excited about learning GIS, producing layers for maps, and engaging in field research to learn the ins and outs of this diverse city that we will be living in for the next 3 years! And of course, learning from YOU guys on the amazing research and findings you discover--this will truly be the best part!
Your work with Center for Spatial Research sounds so interesting! I'm excited to see how your use of leader beside approach will contribute to this amazing research. As someone who fits the leadership qualities that you described of, I agree with you on the ideals that leadership is one of multitude not uniform. Thus, we all have the potential to be a leader, and apply it in our desired ways.
Initially, my perspective of leadership was monotonous, and can only be applied to those who were more driven than others. However, I've come to appreciate the values and significance of democratic and communal based leadership, as I realized there are many roles individuals can take up that includes leadership roles. I am a leader due to my ability to handle situations efficiently and by being able to contribute in a group, not by my ability to accomplish a task on my own.
This summer, I will be working at the Justice Lab. I will be conducting both independent and group research, in order to address and begin brainstorming solutions to systemic inequalities in our justice system. Thus, I will be utilizing the leadership within approach model in order to create accountability and innovation of my own work and efforts. I also will be utilizing the leader in front approach, to be able to articulate my opinions and concerns of the US justice system, while gaining new knowledge from other peers at the university and Columbia Justice Lab who are committed to solving this pressing issue.
I am mainly anticipating the collection of primary sources for my research. Both the Justice lab and my independent research requires the use of primary sources such as interviews, data, and archival work in order to draw conclusions. I'm excited to pursue this work, and build my knowledge on how to conduct research using primary sources.