Skills you've learned / developed because you're greek
 

Hey Everyone -

This is a kind of poll:

What are the 3 skills you've learned or developed as a result of your involvement as a member of a GLO?

Examples could be: time management, communication, etc.

Thanks!

Deb

Here is what I learned:

1. It doesn't pay to be anti-social.
2. You are successful when you work hard at something.
3. Staying active will keep you healthy.

Among other things.

I've developed my ability to speak up.
Time Management
People skills/networking

How to take criticism gracefully.

How to compromise.

How to be a multi-tasking, uber time managing, wearing many different hats at once, fabulous, well-rounded woman ;) :D :p

losing my shyness for mass public speaking

how to campaign and compete

being on a first name basis with other leaders on campus

Setting priorities

Communication skills

Being correct at a formal dinner!!

How to run an organization
How to run productive meetings
How to manage a large budget

How to run efficient, productive meetings
How to balance the interests of individuals with those of an organization
Risk management
Budgeting on a larger level than my personal checkbook

Being chapter president was stressful, but if I had the choice I'd do it all over again; it was absolutely a great experience.

I've been thinking about this list all day, and decided not to put down anything for which I couldn't remember a firm example. Many of the things I "learned" in sorority were actually confirmation of what I had been told years ago, but here goes:

-Prioritizing my time, my needs, my money.
-Compromise is not always a bad thing; sometimes it's the only thing.
-How you behave today can reflect on thousands at a later date (and before anyone gets their panties in a wad, please note that I said "can", not "will").
-Boyfriends & husbands come and go, but sisters last forever.
-When to do something, and when to delegate.
-When to offer a hand, and when to be quiet and let someone learn for herself.
-Recruitment/making friends is a 365 days a year situation, not a one week scenario.
-There are appropriate times to cry.
-How to be there for someone else, and when to let someone be there for me.

And of course, everything else already stated!

ETA: Obviously, I did NOT learn how to count to three!! :D

- No situation is ever too serious to laugh. Even the most solumn ritual...something always goes awry, and life is too short to stress over it.

- How to respect the opinons of other sisters even if they conflict with my own and *gasp* maybe I can learn something from them (learned this one BIG TIME).

- how to combine tact and directness in speaking, to question but not offend, and to appologize and admit wrong when needed.

While not a very good speaker in front of people, I learned real quick when I started a Local.

Also learned to just walk up to people for recruitmet when I wouldnt ever before. Had to when a one person Idea of a Fraternity!

The main thing over all, if you set Your sights to do something, one has to change their whole dememior and do what needs to be done to get the job done.

What is nice about someone joining an existing GLO is that they have people who can work with them when there is a problem. Be their mentor and not only explain, but work hand in hand with them.

I learned more doing this than anytime in my college years.

When one gets some responsiblity, the preasure is on and most will stive to get the job done so they will not look to bad in front of their Brothers and Sisters.:)

Many an ugly duckling going in becomes a Beautiful Swan!:cool:

shot gun a beer
be a one-flip wonder
live life with intergrity and respect

Skills you've learned / developed because you're greek
 

1. Leadership
2. Commitment
3. The bond of duty

How to branch out from the comfort zone.

I've learned some many things as a Theta Chi at Radford Univeristy. I've learned that loyalty is more than a word, or even an abstract idea, its a sereis of actions that determine your morality. I've learned how, and when, to speak my mind. I've learned how (and how not to) effectively manage people, I've learned leadership, I've learned how to express myself with out offending others. I've learned how to give speeches that willinfluence my auidence. (Thanks public speaking guy Thad [he was a Delta Chi alum, btw])

I've learned how to be a better brother to my biological brother. I've learned how to be a better person, all around.


Also, it strengthend like no other previous association in my life, my following of the Anceint and Noble tradtion of Chivarly.

I. Communication - This is a big skill that I've refined over the past two years. Bringing a colony of a national org to campus--especially as the initiator--was alot of hard work that took up time and effort, with tons of ups and down. I've learned how to better coomunicate with the school, nationals, interestees, as well as giving multiple presentations for my organization.

II. How to get things done, ie. Efficiently-run meetings, advertisement, budget process, etc

III. I learned how to work well with a large group of women! ..and still learning :-)

Oh, I forgot about this ONE:

SACRIFICE! of time, money, SLEEP to get things done successfully!

1 - How to delegate
2 - The fact that not everyone has the same priorities, and that's ok.