SWOT

SWOT Analysis
Strengths (Internal Factor):
I am strategic in everything I do. This will help me to be efficient in my work, and
bring value to future employers.
I am a learner. There is no end cap to learning in my opinion, and having an ability to
learn will help me to adapt to new technologies/methods and stay one step ahead of the
game.
Belief is a crucial strength of mine. This will help me in believing in my career, others
around me, and that I will be successful.
I am a responsible person to say the least. This helps me to stand behind what I say and
do, as well as be reliable and trustworthy that I will accomplish what I need to.
I am an achiever. Because of this, I love a good challenge and will not stop until I have
achieved results. This helps me in finishing whatever I start.
I am passionate about agriculture and possess many hands on strengths within the
industry.
Weaknesses (Internal Factor):
I lack patience at times. It is not a weakness 100% of the time, but something that I
have realized I struggle with at times.
I am an over-achiever in some cases.
I am a human being. I continually sin and fall short of the glory of God.
Relying on God will help me to overcome these weaknesses and ultimately further His
Kingdom.
I should ask others to hold me accountable when my weaknesses are exhibited.

Opportunities (External Factor):

Responsible people are harder to find nowadays, making me more fit for a career.
The agricultural industry is in high demand of learners and creative thinkers to help get
an edge.
Leadership is not something everyone aspires to do, my aspiration to lead is
unordinarily high.
Strategic thinkers are what employers are looking for in order to maximize efficiency.
Threats (External Factor):
A lot of other individuals are also aware of the necessity to adapt to change and disrupt
industries.
The agricultural industry is experiencing very tough times economically right now and
things could change in a hurry.
Companies, teachers, etc. often want to create paths for people rather than help people
create their own paths according to their strengths.
Leadership Experience
Engler Entrepreneurship Program: The Engler Program has given me countless opportunities
to lead others and learn the many aspects of what it takes to be a leader.
 I have been able to mentor younger students through the program, including a Rwandan
international student and another student who is in the process of finding his business
idea. Experiences with these awesome individuals have been incredible and have
humbled me in many ways. Their perspectives of business approaches have taught me a
lot in growing my own business, as well as being more others focused.
I have been on several teams to plan and organize events. This is interesting in that it has
taught me to use my strength of strategy when a team is working on a project. Everyone
within a team has different strengths, and utilizing those has been something I have been
able to lead.
Developing my business (Plum Creek Boer Goats) has been an avenue I have
demonstrated leadership in as well. With my mentors holding me accountable, I have had
to make some big decisions both financially and emotionally.
Northpointe Community Church:
Playing the drums on the worship team is a way for me to lead in a team. The worship
pastor (Daniel Park) has been a great resource to help me improve and ultimately give all
the glory to God.
A risk in this is when the focus gets taken off God and moved to self. That is why a team
must be accountable to one another and help keep the focus on God.
Ag Futures of America (AFA):
Attending the animal institute and Leaders Conference have especially been ways to
help me grow as a leader in the agricultural industry. These experiences with AFA have
connected me to wise professionals, students, valuable resources, and industry news.
Family:
Having a niece and nephew is probably the best way I have led. Leading by example to
them is so important, especially in their young years where they mimic everything I say
and do. It has been challenging at times, as having patience with young kids is very
important. I have had to self-evaluate often, so as to teach them and guide them as best as
possible.
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