MLSD500_Activity1.6_Blog_Wathen_Sandra
This blog is a journal entry with respect to intellectual perserverance using the SEE-I approach process for methodology in the concept of the journal.  (S) Intellectual perserverance is to work through intellectual complexities despite frustrations that may be inherent in the task.   (E) As part of intellectual perserverance and to be effective, one must use a combination of many elements such as: critical thinking and working through difficulties or obstacles, commitment, insight, confidence, reasoning, judgment, etc.    (E) This in essence, should apply to us - each and every day; especially if we want to be an effective leader; both personally and professionally.  This includes many facets of use; including something as simple of making it a conditioned part of regular educational study habits.  If used on a regular basis; it would make such a positive difference in our life.  Maybe not always making the right decision, but at least know that the decisions made were based on sound critical thinking; while striving to continually incorporate intellectual perserverance in the thought process.  For me, intellectual perseverance is, and will continue to be an imporant factor in my study habits as I plan to use the elements above to work through the many challenges, obsticles and difficulties; while maintaining commitment and using critical thinking in my approach to solving the problems.  I am hopeful that by applying the theory of the coursework to my every day studies it will assist with building a foundation for me to succeed from more of an intellectual approach versus just responding to the academic requirements.   When taking courses like this, it puts perspective in to what good leadership is, the skills required for an effective leader, but mostly it reiterates what it takes to be a good leader which is intellectual perserverance.  I also plan to commit to the use of this approach at home and at work.  Not only can I be a leader at work, at school, but I also can be a leader at home - integrating intellectual perserverance regularly; with my thinking, with my decisions, with my perspective.  My concept of a good leader includes having intellectual perserverance combined with the ability to incorporate proven leadership processes.  In addition though, a good leader must also be conscious of other key elements in their decision making such as ethics (listen to conscience), pride, strive for excellence, honesty, etc. All of these make for a well rounded "good" leader.  To be an effective leader one needs to be able to acquire the skills of good leadership and must also be able to incorporate those skills in their thought processes and more importantly to use those skills as part of their daily life.  Also, learning from other good leaders is complimentary in the overall spectrum for development of an effective leader. There are several processes that leaders can use to approach either presentation or analysis of issues.  One of those processes known as the SEE-I which basically means State it briefly and Clearly, Elaborate on it (expand so the reader understands intent), Exemplify on it (clairify statement) and Illustrate it so that reader can picture your thoughts.  SEE-I is a good example of approaches used to instill a qualitative leader if used correctly and if they commit to using this process routinely.   (I) Without intellectual perserverance qualities in a leader - it would be like congress passing laws without critically thinking out the implications of the bill. It would be like an uncommitted doctor conducting surgery without doing research and thinking things through.  Intellectual perservance is not something that only fits in certain places; it fits everywhere and applies to everyone that wants to be successful in anything they do!   Don't give up, don't get frustrated, and be like Nike' - Just Do It!