Parts IV & V~ Kayse

I found these two sections to be very interesting, though the first was a little upsetting for me, especially at present. The first section dealt with the subject of change. To me, sometimes, change is a dirty word. Many people may think of it as refreshing renewal, but I rarely associate such an experience with it. I almost always think of negative outcomes. It seems that in my life, just as I am getting the hang of things, or getting comfortable with a group of people, something comes about that gums up the works. I just don't understand why some things can't stay constant. Or, I have the opposite experience, I wish for change, but then regret it. I just can't seem to find a balance. The section, however, approached the subject of change as a necessary process that may not be able to be controlled, but it can be managed. I felt that this information alone was a little encouraging, and I didn't feel so upset.

The other section was about identity as a leader. The first thing that was mentioned was the fact that social identity is often established before leader identity. I didn't like how social identity was described, however. It seemed only to relate identity to the organizations or activities one participates in; I think it goes much deeper than that. Regardless of that opinion of mine, I feel that this section was very helpful and played on the strengths of the individual in order to determine how one would succeed as a leader. It definitely put some things in perspective for me and was a good note to end on.