My Future Program.

I apologize family and friends for not updating my blog lately, as I have been really busy with work and also my studies. Anyways my blog today will be about my experience at AUT (Auckland University). On Saturday the 25th of August, myself and some other students from Papakura High School, got the privilege to attend the My Future program held at the Auckland University, with other students from other schools. At this program it helps others to build the personalities of a great leader, as for the future they will become good leaders for their school. However on that day the university was open to the public so it was full and the atmosphere was unbelievable.

As to chosen to be one of the representatives of Papakura High School to attend this program, was a really good opportunity for me as I want to be one of the Kaitiaki for 2019. Me being at the university gave me a very good insight of what the city campus looks like and also how it feels as well. On this day I got to experience my very first time in a lecture hall and how it feels to be in one with other students that have the same passion as me.

The qualities of a leader was a very big stand out for me on the day as you know I want to be one of the future Kaitiaki. As a student I learnt the top 3 qualities of a leader, honesty and integrity, confidence, inspire others.

1. Honesty and integrity The 34th President of United States, Dwight.D.Eisenhower once said, “The supreme quality of leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.” Honesty and integrity are two important ingredients which make a good leader. How can you expect your followers to be honest when you lack these qualities yourself? Leaders succeed when they stick to their values and core beliefs and without ethics, this will not be possible. 
2. Confidence, to be an effective leader, you should be confident enough to ensure that other follow your commands. If you are unsure about your own decisions and qualities, then your subordinates will never follow you. As a leader, you have to be oozing with confidence, show some swagger and assertiveness to gain the respect of your subordinates. This does not mean that you should be overconfident, but you should at least reflect the degree of confidence required to ensure that your followers trust you as a leader. 
3. Inspire others, probably the most difficult job for a leader is to persuade others to follow. It can only be possible if you inspire your followers by setting a good example. When the going gets tough, they look up to you and see how you react to the situation. If you handle it well, they will follow you. As a leader, should think positive and this positive approach should be visible through your actions. Stay calm under pressure and keep the motivation level up. As John Quincy Adams puts it, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” If you are successful in inspiring your subordinates, you can easily overcome any current and future challenge easily.

Being chosen to go on to this program was a really good opportunity for me to learn more about being a good leader and what it takes to be one, however it was also good for me to experience for me to feel what being at a university, as I only have one more year of school, and I want to continue studying as for the future I want to be  executive chef, so I will be continuing studying Travel and Hospitality in a verity of universities across New Zealand, like University of Otago, Auckland University and many many more. Once again I would like to apologize for not updating my blogs, for next time I need to make sure that I complete my blogs on a daily. God Bless you all family and friends, and happy fathers day to you all.