Connecting COMLINK

This summer was hectic - I'm currently working with our talented multimedia specialist in prototyping the new website for our Center, as well as a prototype for a distributed learning package for teachers on problem-based learning. Dianne is definitely a blessing - she can work out the design and technology aspects of these projects, so that I can concentrate on how to further improve the content.

Given these challenges, I'm still wondering HOW exactly COMLINK was able to invite me to become a facilitator for their teambuilding sessions. :)

I have always believed in Divine Providence. How can I not believe this when I am an Atenean-Lasallian working in a Lasallian school? :) And so, I facilitated the sessions on Goal Setting, Team Alignment, and Conflict Resolution. It then became painfully obvious that I was truly missing out in not being able to teach students - it really is such a rewarding and gratifying experience.

What then did I learn from this experience?

Leadership begins with the self --- if I want to become the best leader that I can be, I will need to further develop myself in mind, body, heart, and soul.

Leadership entails faith --- if I want to become the best leader that I can be, I must begin by having faith in the people I work with and continually developing people's capabilities to deliver results.

Leadership entails learning --- I can make occassional mistakes or experience failures; the question is: what can I learn from these experiences?

Hmm... With all of this personal learning, I wonder what the COMLINK members learned from this experience? :)