To start off with, I loved the lecture on Monday! I know we've discussed some of the many leadership qualities essential to making a great leader several times, but it seems like each time I re-study them or even study them in further depth, I continue learning so much more and have an even greater desire to apply them in my life! It is awesomeness and I love it!

Specifically the speaker touched on 5 key leadership principles that I would like to share and express my thoughts on:

1. COURAGE Not only does this include physical bravery and mental confidence, but most importantly I believe Moral Courage-to stand up for and speak truth in a day and age where this is not the popular thing to do.

2. INTEGRITY Synonymous with consistency, experience, trust, honesty, respect, and commitment to a clear goal. (I want to possess an unquestionable Integrity!)

3. SACRIFICE John 15:13 & Matt. 25:40-the greatest examples of sacrifice.

4. TAKE ACTION! So important because its the only way by which things get done. Many times it requires acting in faith.

5. VISION Moses 1:39-"Behold, this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and Eternal life of man."-Our beloved Heavenly Father's ultimate vision for all of us, his beloved children, made possible through the Atonement of his most amazing and beloved son Jesus Christ.

Lastly, I too believe that it is so important not to let fear get in the way of our ability to shine forth and lead out as examples. We must substitute it with its opposite, that is Faith. Sometimes this is not always easy to do, but we must, and as we act in faith we can find comfort in the scripture, "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

Also, a little comment on how my leadership roles are going:) I'm continuing to strive to be a good leader among my awesome room mates, by doing such things as taking out the trash, doing the dishes, vaccuming, or other chores when I see it is needed. More importantly, I'm trying to get to know them better personally and to do fun activities with them or have funny/good conversations. It is awesomeness, and the more I am getting to know them, the more I am appreciating them for who they are and what they do.