Kristi shared with the class her unique path to service and leadership and how she has connected to her passions over time. What are ways you can connect to your passions while in college, recognizing opportunities and plans may look differently for you over time?

There were a number of themes/lessons Bill Curry discussed with respect to leadership. Which one(s) stood out the most to you and why?

During class, a common theme across Edmond’s legislative delegation was building and maintaining relationships in your personal and professional endeavors. How can you engage consistently in your community to accomplish strong and meaningful relationships?

Both Representative Pae and Cruz discussed working across the aisle and engaging with individuals who do not necessarily share your ideas and perspectives. How as a leader, can you work effectively in a group or community with ideas and perspectives which differ from you own?

Describe how you will engage your strengths moving forward in your collegiate, personal, and professional endeavors. How will you use this knowledge to advance your influence and work?

Charlie and Emily discussed at length the idea of “learning from losers” and “lessons from losing.” What have you learned from the times, situations, or events where you have “lost” and how has this informed your leadership development?