HDF 190:

FIRST YEAR LEADERS INSPIRED TO EXCELLENCE

LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO
Elana Rivkin
SPRING 2015
elana_rivkin@my.uri.edu

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Strengths

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Opening Statement
Section 1: Self Leadership
Section 1: Self Leadership
Section 2: Leadership Theories
Section 3: Inclusive Leadership
Section 5: Interpersonal/Organizational Leadership

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Signature Strengths
Responsibility
Input
WOO
Learner
Positivity

Values in Action Strengths

Kindness
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
Gratitude
Honesty
Social Intelligence

OPENING STATEMENT
For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for making a
difference. After having incredible leaders and role models to look up to
throughout my adolescence, I have found that I am driven by encouraging
others to grow. My ultimate goal in life is to better the lives of other
people, and truly make them feel comfortable with who they are. To me,
leadership is more than a position, it is who you are and the way you
interact with others. I plan to use my experience in the Leadership Minor
to gain more knowledge and a greater appreciation for how I can
effectively lead others in the future.

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SELF LEADERSHIP
Outcome #8
Student will express a personal values statement

After taking the VIA Assessment for HDF 190, I felt extremely
connected to my results.
In regards to leadership, these values greatly affect me because I
take the time to truly get to know the people around me and I pay
attention to the details of conversations that often get overlooked.
I am one to analyze and find deeper meaning in each and every
interaction I have, which allows me to be a more positive and
inspirational leader.

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SELF LEADERSHIP
Outcome #12
Student will show evidence of goals and objectives that were planned and achieved

I had very high standards for the video I created on societys impact on
peoples perceptions of different sexual orientations.
I conducted interviews with URI students as the basis of this video, in
order to gain different perspectives on the issue.
My main goal was to spread awareness on how important it is to steer
away from what society tries to instill in our minds, and allow ourselves to
formulate our own ideas and opinions.
After editing and completing the video, I am extremely happy with how it
came out, and it has been a success ever since I shared it with the public
eye.

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Leadership Theory and Models
Outcome #27
Student will describe personal application of the above theory (Greenleaf)

I presented a speech in class that describes what Servant

Leadership means to me, and how it relates to my life.
I discussed the ways in which I possess the characteristics of the
commitment to the growth of people, as well as awareness.
I apply servant leadership to my life as a Film Major because I
address prominent issues in society through film, even though I
may not personally relate to any of them.
I use film as a medium of expression and to show support.

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Inclusive Leadership / Diversity and its application to leadership
Outcome #83
Student will create a personal code of inclusive leadership

After learning about Komives Relational Leadership Model in HDF 190, I

felt a personal connection to the model, and immediately wanted to
incorporate it into my own leadership style.
When completing the Relational Leadership Assessment, the bullets I
included in the Inclusive component exemplify my own personal code of
inclusive leadership.
Know/understand self and others, believe that everyone can make a
difference, and have skills in listening.
Whenever I work with others, I always make sure that everyone is being
heard equally, and that each persons idea are being considered.

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Interpersonal and Organizational Concepts and Skills
Outcome #135
Student will describe personal examples of building relationships with members as a leader

My small group in HDF 190 has become extremely close over a short
period of time.
We all view each other as an equal member of the group, as well as a
leader.
Each one of us provides the group with different aspects of the strength
domains, which really balances our group out.
We have been able to learn a lot about ourselves from each other.
The skys the limit when we all come together to achieve a common
purpose; and I know that my small group can accomplish whatever we set
our mind to.