Today we focus on our communities. Leadership is in response to the needs of our community. How do you know your work is relevant? What are your roles and responsibilities in the UMBC community?

“To my mind, you cannot speak about the need for leadership within our communities without being prepared to take on responsibility yourself. It’s not enough to point the finger at those who have let us down and to expect others to come forward and fix our problems. Nor can anyone afford to call themselves a leader unless they truly have the interests of our community at heart. Too many people like to think they are leaders and too many are identified by the media as leaders who are not really leaders at all.” Jackie Huggins

“Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.” Marian Anderson

1) What are your reactions to these ideas? How have you identified a need in your community previously?

2) Watch this video by former Student Government Association President Kayleswari Ramu. http://umbcbreakingground.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/a-greater-purpose-video/

3) Post your responses below!

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