Leadership takes many forms, but can anyone become a leader? A simple Webster definition of leadership is “a person that leads a party or a group,” but being a leader can mean so much more than that. A good leader can drive change and make hard decisions. An effective leader can inspire, motivate, …
By: Ashley Westgate, Master’s in Environmental Policy ’16 My most memorable success story… We were together working at a two-week long workshop to learn how to write a project proposal. Ben, my Philippino counterpart, was not very engaged nor attentive during the initial few days. Sometimes, he would just leave. …
“Ang pinakabudlay nga obra nga imo palanggaon!” That’s the translation of “the toughest job you’ll ever love,” in my local dialect. It’s a well-known Peace Corps quote, and it rang true throughout my service. I can’t believe that I’m fulfilling a dream I have had since childhood. Here I am, in the Philippines – …
