Boredom is the topic this week. I decided to do something much more interesting than usual because I myself have been faced with this issue. I know that when I have a project to do that I sometimes wait until it is too late, and because of that I feel like I am bored, when I am really procrastinating doing something. Personally when I have too many obligations, I go blank, and feel as if I cannot get anything done, boredom is a unique problem in the leadership role and something we should face.
"I have been dealing with boredom at my work for some time now. I do research and development for a small company in town, and when I am done with all the things I need in a day, I end up feeling bored after, I know I could get ahead but I want to keep my manager on a consistent schedule, what is my problem?"
-Ahmed 29
Boredom at work is a huge problem, because people who want to move up in their job do not have enough avenues to express it. Do work that the boss would not mind at all. Gathering leads is never against company policy, in jobs that are more creative it allows for time to think, and in those moments we have to make sure we are thinking and not just wasting time to clock out.
Article for the week : http://www.predictablesuccess.com/blog/boredom-the-leadership-killer/
Friday, May 29, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
Post 3
DISTRACTIONS! We all have them and so do I. In the summer time when everything is going great but there are still responsibilities I always have a hard time focusing. This time around I have been focusing on FOCUS! That is right focus, the one thing we all seem to have a hard time on. This time around I did not want to focus on a school driven story, but more on a story we can all relate to.
"Hello! This is my first time writing in and I wanted to make sure I have something good for you. I work at Convergy's and I am around people all day long. I feel very bad for trying to act like a manager when I am not, but when I see people on their phones during training I lose my mind! I do not understand why people are always on their phones now even at work! I said something to them but they looked at me as if i had no business, then the manager spoke and it was different. Why is it so hard for people on their phones?"
22 Argentina
Thank you so much for bringing this up. When we first enter the work force we may feel as if we should be acting perfectly and professional, when others are not it is frustrating. We should understand our roles as workers and listen to those above us. The reality is that our phones are not just a tool for entertainment, it is also what connects us with loved ones. I remember looking at my phone a lot one day, but my Grandmother was sick, and she was having surgery, so my mind would go to my phone all day even if there was no buzz. These situations are happening, so we have to let the managers make the decisions.
Article this week :http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/12/26/why-successful-people-never-bring-smartphones-into-meetings/#56de1a71a511
"Hello! This is my first time writing in and I wanted to make sure I have something good for you. I work at Convergy's and I am around people all day long. I feel very bad for trying to act like a manager when I am not, but when I see people on their phones during training I lose my mind! I do not understand why people are always on their phones now even at work! I said something to them but they looked at me as if i had no business, then the manager spoke and it was different. Why is it so hard for people on their phones?"
22 Argentina
Thank you so much for bringing this up. When we first enter the work force we may feel as if we should be acting perfectly and professional, when others are not it is frustrating. We should understand our roles as workers and listen to those above us. The reality is that our phones are not just a tool for entertainment, it is also what connects us with loved ones. I remember looking at my phone a lot one day, but my Grandmother was sick, and she was having surgery, so my mind would go to my phone all day even if there was no buzz. These situations are happening, so we have to let the managers make the decisions.
Article this week :http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/12/26/why-successful-people-never-bring-smartphones-into-meetings/#56de1a71a511
Friday, May 1, 2015
Post 2
Being a leader involves trust. Now that school is at its end, and some are gearing up for summer school, this time of year involves a lot more free time than usual. It is only fair that the questions that come at this time of the year involve trust and leadership. How can we develop trust in our relationship with others? The-mails that came in this week reflected on that concern.
"Hello Abdul, I am a Senior at SUU and my final year is this summer. I study engineering and have some final projects to get done in a team setting this year to graduate in the summer. I have been having a hard time communicating with my peers because of out language barrier. I am French and speak English alright, but it takes a while for me to communicate back, my partner is frustrated, which leads to issues, what can you suggest?"
32 Paris
I know barriers get in the way of team projects, and if the American were in Paris they would probably have the same issues as well trying to finish up a program in another country. Many friends of mine come later in life to America to finish their studies. It is hard to communicate in these circumstances because both of you want to be done, but are frustrated that you cannot communicate as perfectly as you need to for this assignments. I recommend planning everything a week in advance. Work on separate parts of the assignment, then trade at a point, and see if it works. You both seem smart, if communicating is the issue but you both are educated in this subject, the outcome will be good.
Recommended Reading: http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/hr-not-considering-impact-of-language-barriers-128580.aspx
"Hello Abdul, I am a Senior at SUU and my final year is this summer. I study engineering and have some final projects to get done in a team setting this year to graduate in the summer. I have been having a hard time communicating with my peers because of out language barrier. I am French and speak English alright, but it takes a while for me to communicate back, my partner is frustrated, which leads to issues, what can you suggest?"
32 Paris
I know barriers get in the way of team projects, and if the American were in Paris they would probably have the same issues as well trying to finish up a program in another country. Many friends of mine come later in life to America to finish their studies. It is hard to communicate in these circumstances because both of you want to be done, but are frustrated that you cannot communicate as perfectly as you need to for this assignments. I recommend planning everything a week in advance. Work on separate parts of the assignment, then trade at a point, and see if it works. You both seem smart, if communicating is the issue but you both are educated in this subject, the outcome will be good.
Recommended Reading: http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/hr-not-considering-impact-of-language-barriers-128580.aspx
Friday, April 17, 2015
Post Number 1
The first two weeks have been very impactful. I have realized that since this is being done at the end of school, many of you have been dealing with a fear for a long time now, or have conquered it by now. This letter comes from A Sophomore Marketing Major
"It has been four months I have been at this school. Southern Utah is very fun for me but my friends and I feel like our views are so radicalized that people do not want to hear our opinion. In reality I have the same opinions as everyone in class, but I feel when I speak it people feel it is sarcasm. What can I do to not be scared to speak in class?"
-19 Jeddah
I understand this feeling, You are not alone in this, I myself am from the Middle East and people feel that I will always have somethign extream to say, that is not the case. I have solved this issue in my class life by being understanding of others and to speak with confidence. When adversity is faced against us, those who continue without confidence look scared, but those with their head high are going to be listened to. when you try it once, it will work from then on, speak with confidence your whole point and you will see good results.
Speakign up is a huge issue to be a leader. When we are being led yet others are against us that is when we see if we have confidence.
If you did not receive my e-mails, this is the link I have passed on this week.
http://college.usatoday.com/2013/04/25/3-steps-to-overcome-your-fear-of-class-participation/
"It has been four months I have been at this school. Southern Utah is very fun for me but my friends and I feel like our views are so radicalized that people do not want to hear our opinion. In reality I have the same opinions as everyone in class, but I feel when I speak it people feel it is sarcasm. What can I do to not be scared to speak in class?"
-19 Jeddah
I understand this feeling, You are not alone in this, I myself am from the Middle East and people feel that I will always have somethign extream to say, that is not the case. I have solved this issue in my class life by being understanding of others and to speak with confidence. When adversity is faced against us, those who continue without confidence look scared, but those with their head high are going to be listened to. when you try it once, it will work from then on, speak with confidence your whole point and you will see good results.
Speakign up is a huge issue to be a leader. When we are being led yet others are against us that is when we see if we have confidence.
If you did not receive my e-mails, this is the link I have passed on this week.
http://college.usatoday.com/2013/04/25/3-steps-to-overcome-your-fear-of-class-participation/
Friday, April 3, 2015
Welcome everyone! About the Blog
My name is Abdul, with this link you now know about this blog I have been doing for my EDGE Project. What my project is, is a public blog, run by me based off of the following request:
Questions about concerns at Southern Utah University, Hard times in school, and overall feelings of pain that may come from being an international student. All questions will be answered on this page, I will respond to some personally, but for the EDGE project I am publicly showing some moments in our lives that may not be the best, so being anonymous is a promise I keep to all of those that send in e-mails.
This project will involve 6 selected issues from international students over the course of two months. Instead of posting them at the end of the project, I will post them as I go along with the project
My email address for this blog is BuraieAbdullah@gmail.com.
Questions about concerns at Southern Utah University, Hard times in school, and overall feelings of pain that may come from being an international student. All questions will be answered on this page, I will respond to some personally, but for the EDGE project I am publicly showing some moments in our lives that may not be the best, so being anonymous is a promise I keep to all of those that send in e-mails.
This project will involve 6 selected issues from international students over the course of two months. Instead of posting them at the end of the project, I will post them as I go along with the project
My email address for this blog is BuraieAbdullah@gmail.com.
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