For Phi Sigma Pi, leadership is an important aspect. It is so important that it is one third of what our founders based this fraternity (the other two being fellowship and scholarship) on. A quote that summarizes PSP’s ideal of leadership is, “The application of professional skills and the fostering of leadership qualities by promoting and advancing the welfare of humanity.” With that quote and from my own personal experiences, leadership is my favorite leg of the PSP tripod because it was the main aspect that drew me to PSP. I was looking for an organization that was as passionate about leadership as I was, and I believe I found it through this organization.
I joined Phi Sigma Pi the fall semester of my sophomore year. Since then, I have held three different positions, which include Leadership Chair, Public Relations Chair, and currently Vice President. With each position not only have I learned new things, but I have also grown as a person as well, especially the multiple times I have had to step outside of my comfort zone. I have also had leadership roles outside of PSP, each one bringing a new perspective and meaning to my life. I have learned that leadership roles should not just be about adding items to a resume, but instead they should be opportunities to work on skills and guide both yourself and others to a better place.
Being a leader does not mean you have to hold a position. There are brothers that do not take leadership positions, but that does not mean they are not leaders. They lead by being a supportive friend, helping others with or without being asked, or even taking part in a cause in which they believe in.The leadership events we plan range from volunteering at community events to learning about different personality traits, even to perfecting our resumes. Personally, I am absolutely amazed at how many hours some of the brothers of our fraternity commit to volunteering and community service. As stated earlier, leadership is advancing the welfare of humanity, and I see many examples of my brothers doing that daily.
My parting words for this post is this: My brothers, you all are leaders, and you probably have more supporters than you think you do.
I joined Phi Sigma Pi the fall semester of my sophomore year. Since then, I have held three different positions, which include Leadership Chair, Public Relations Chair, and currently Vice President. With each position not only have I learned new things, but I have also grown as a person as well, especially the multiple times I have had to step outside of my comfort zone. I have also had leadership roles outside of PSP, each one bringing a new perspective and meaning to my life. I have learned that leadership roles should not just be about adding items to a resume, but instead they should be opportunities to work on skills and guide both yourself and others to a better place.
Being a leader does not mean you have to hold a position. There are brothers that do not take leadership positions, but that does not mean they are not leaders. They lead by being a supportive friend, helping others with or without being asked, or even taking part in a cause in which they believe in.The leadership events we plan range from volunteering at community events to learning about different personality traits, even to perfecting our resumes. Personally, I am absolutely amazed at how many hours some of the brothers of our fraternity commit to volunteering and community service. As stated earlier, leadership is advancing the welfare of humanity, and I see many examples of my brothers doing that daily.
My parting words for this post is this: My brothers, you all are leaders, and you probably have more supporters than you think you do.
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