As a group we have been working hard at building our presentation. We have met a lot the last couple days to ensure that we are done with enough time to be able to practice our presentation over the weekend. We divided our presentation into segments and have been working on each of our own segments outside of our meetings. As we meet, we have been spending our time checking o check over progress as well as brainstorm new and adjusted old ideas.
During our last meeting I came to a sort of realization. As I was discussing ideas and other project elements, I was starting to feel bad as I noticed that a couple members were keeping to themselves. So as the meeting went on I would invite members to speak by asking their opinions or if they had any ideas of their own. As this was going on, I came to the realization that my current role was reversed form the norm. Later that night as I thought on this some more I realized that I have been demonstrating this sort of action during our last couple classes and meetings. I always thought of myself as the one who stood to the side during group conversations in the past. I would sometimes have something to say, but would find myself restraining from stating what was on my mind for some reason. I think this is a good example indicating that I have improved in my goals. However, everyone in my group are great people, and we have all become somewhat comfortable with one another and thus enjoy each others company. This may insinuate that my greater levels of leadership may be a result of my comfort. I cannot say that I would be as outgoing and in the action if I was presened with a random new group. I will have to test my improvements next term as I am assigned new groups.