Each of the journal’s eight themes concludes with an opportunity for Synthesizing and Applying the Theme.  

Students are asked to synthesize their thoughts and find meaning in what they have learned from their: education, work, community and personal experiences; observations; dialogues; and other resources.  

Students are asked to consider how they will integrate new knowledge and insights with prior knowledge and behaviors as they seek to solve problems, establish influence and lead others.

A reflective practices tool, the journal questions guide students as they consider past experiences and discover new ideas and perspectives.  Among the journal themes are Examination – looking within and Exploration – looking outside of ourselves. 

The journaling calls upon students to employ mental, emotional, and creative processes as they reason and choose how best to apply past learning.  

They integrate new learning as they discover and define their leader self-identity. (Leader P.O.V.®). 

The journal culminates in students writing and sharing concise, compelling and memorable Leader P.O.V. ® (Point of View) Statements.  

Because the Leader P.O.V.® is intended to candidly and personally convey the essence of the students’ leadership and leader self-identity, the journal questions are written and organized to cause a realistic self-appraisal.  

This results in self-awareness about such things as the students’ skills, knowledge, growth areas, beliefs and values. 

Within every journal theme there are questions that help the student reflect on the meaningful relationships they have or seek to have with others.

This includes what they can learn from each other, how they can support each other, and how they will collaborate with others to achieve results.  

Specifically, the journal themes of Enlistment and Execution address developing the interpersonal competence critical to their leadership effectiveness.

The journal reflections provide an opportunity for students to consider how their own culture and that of others can strengthen collaboration, creativity and success.  

Across the themes of Examination, Exploration, Enlistment, and Execution students are asked to consider if, why, and how they intend to ensure inclusive cultures. 

They are asked to consider if, why, and how they will be socially and civically responsible people and leaders.

Defining and sharing a Leader P.O.V.®

provides the opportunity to:

• develop and apply clarity around intention (pursuing goals, managing career development, health and wellness, and living a purposeful life and pursuing goals)

• determine and demonstrate expectations of self and others including relationships with supervisors and peers, (demonstrating professionalism and managing personal affairs) and

• write and speak in a compelling and memorable way (communicating effectively).