SLC has introduced a new perspective on a wide variety of topics. The recurring theme of relational leadership allowed me to critically analyze myself and see to what extent I am personally living up to the expected benefits. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment for me throughout the semester was my strength to lead ethically but my inability to branch out. As a former leader of a religious youth group, I believe I have done well in staying true to ethical leadership, but I have also seen how differences in belief and culture can make individuals feel, especially if they are foreigners. admit that I am very limited in my ability to empower others and be inclusive at the same time. As a leader, I prioritize my ethics and seek to persuade others to not only agree with my ideas, but also to feel empowered by them. For me, my moral code and my leadership style must work in harmony and not in contradiction. I too have Jesus as my personal anchor who constitutes the heart of my leadership values. However, this can cause problems when I am placed in a leadership position within more diverse groups. For example, when doing my project with my group, we had to take into account the student population at NC State who practiced religions other than Christianity when advertising a Christmas-themed cause. I find it difficult to empower others who don't have a similar mindset to me, because it becomes harder for me to find an anchor and goal that applies to them. Understanding my weakness is understanding myself as a global leader and granting me power. chance to improve. Knowing that I have limited methods of empowerment will hopefully allow me to develop a way to work toward large...... middle of paper ...... y comfort zones. I can help the current leaders of my youth group, my predecessors, by sharing my new vision so that they too can continue to grow and develop a more inclusive community that preserves its capacity to empower the soul. Communication needs to be maintained and I know that I personally can do my part to prioritize my activities so that I can make time for others who need me. As for the village, I know that even if I am not a member, year after year, I will not stop being a leader. This has already given me a system for easy networking and relational connections which will be a huge advantage in the future. However, I know that there are still individuals in the village with whom I can get closer. By stepping outside of my usual friend groups, I can strive to adapt to different beliefs and personalities and be a relational leader to all..