Odyssey Of The Mind Program Analysis

For as long as I can remember, I have had a natural inclination to lead. Throughout middle school, high school, and even college, I was always the first pick to lead whenever a group was involved. I enjoy doing group work and getting other people's input on projects, so my enthusiasm and drive toward accomplishment makes me a natural choice for the group lead. I do well at keeping people on task, assisting them when required, and making certain that we complete all necessary objectives. Specifically, I have shown a great deal of leadership during my time in the Odyssey of the Mind program. I have participated in the program for seven years, during which I have participated as a volunteer judge for two years, was a captain of a team of six for four years, and was elected President of my high school's division twice. As President of the program I planned events, supervised my own team in addition to several others, and served to resolve any and all conflicts that may arise in regards to the program. In this way, I was chiefly responsible for problem solving and aiding people toward being able to
In this leadership role, I am responsible for the running of our meetings and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Every week I contact the members, remind them of their responsibilities, and help to make sure that people come to the meetings completely prepared. I enjoy taking part in the program because it allows me to interact with the community and aid people to better their public speaking ability while also teaching me how to better conduct myself and make the meetings more effective. Beyond this, it is also largely my job to make sure the meetings are fun and maintaining the interest of the members. As President, I feel I have greatly contributed to the clubs functionality and