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Old 04-25-2013, 10:02 AM
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Agreed. People that flip out like this in an email are inclined to do it in person. That type of "leadership" doesn't inspire people to follow you; it just makes you look like a hot mess that no one wants to be associated with. It's immature. And yes, it's very funny when you're looking from the outside in. It's uncomfortable and upsetting when you're the one being screamed at.

I think it is unfortunate the student resigned from her sorority. Now we just have a bitter ex member who will probably tell everyone how her sorority screwed her over. I think it would have been good for her to stick it out by stepping down from her position and learning how to work with a group. But this was a lesson for her and hopefully she will think twice about how she communicates in the future. She's gotten her 15 minutes of fame, and I'm sure she will be fine-- maybe even get a blog or book deal going.

She's not saying anything some of us haven't felt in trying to "motivate" others; the difference is that you need to think before you speak/send and put yourself in the listener's shoes to see if what you're trying to convey will be heard and if they will be receptive. I hope that lesson has been learned. I think that this incident will be the topic of conversation for a while and lead chapters to discuss positive PR, proper motivating words, and leadership.
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