Self- Motivation
Consistently striving for excellence is key!
TRUE - Always continue to try and try again!
When in doubt, dress casually!
FALSE - When in doubt, always try to dress your best and professionally.
Under-minding your team can create an unpleasant work environment.
TRUE - It is important to respect all team members regardless of your own emotions, as you do not want to make others uncomfortable.
When working as a team, you must look at the benefit of the group, rather than the benefit of yourself alone.
It's a good idea to offer extra help to students when they approach you with questions, BUT only if they are being kind.
FALSE - As ASI we are meant to help serve students. Even if they are unhappy, we want to put our best face on because we are representing all members of ASI.
Being aware of one's strengths and limitations, boosts self-confidence.
TRUE - Allowing yourself to see where you strive and where you have room for improvement creates a humbling environment, which allows you to learn more and be the best leader you can be.
Self-motivation is key to professionalism and success.
TRUE - Though there are many key factors to professionalism, YOU are the only person who can motivate YOU to stay successful in a professional setting.
It's always important to prioritize your daily tasks!
TRUE - It is important because it allows you to use your time sustainably, and get through your day smoothly!
Trust is essential to building a strong team.
TRUE - Even if you are not use to working as a team, the only way you will be able to affectively work together is if you trust one another when working on a task.
It is okay to raise your voice to a student, only if they raised their voice first.
FALSE - Never raise your voice at a student. If you do not agree with a student, and unable to remain professional, allow them to speak to someone else.
Asking for extensions on deadlines is acceptable.
TRUE - Always make sure to be proud of what you are putting out into the world.
Learning and improvement are important in only areas related directly to your position in FLEx.
FALSE - As a FLEx Member, it is important to learn as much about all fields of ASI.
It's totally okay to talk poorly about someone if you have reason, or if everyone else doesn't like them.
FALSE - To be an good, professional leader NEVER talk poorly about your peer or anyone. It looks poorly on your own character when you try to defame someone else character.
For example: You may talk poorly about someone to an ASI member, and the person you may be speaking about may be related to the ASI member.
Other peer's perspectives only matter on occasion.
FALSE - All perspectives matter.
You don't always have to apologize for inconveniences.
FALSE - If it something that may be inconvenient for a student, we need to always apologize, and if possible find a solution.
When speaking at a meeting, which may includes University officials, it is okay to refer to the group as "you guys".
FALSE - It is better to be NON-Binary. What is wrong with using the term "you guys?"
It is a good idea to trust your personal judgment.
TRUE - Only if what you are doing is not extremely impactful. If it is something that could impact many people, always consult someone else.
Body odor and bad personal hygiene is not a distraction to peers'.
FALSE - Good or bad odor is ALWAYS distracting, be aware of your peers and those in your space.
You wouldn't want to distract an interviewer if you had too much perfume on, right?
Problem solving is more efficient as a team rather than as an individual.
TRUE - Seeing other perspectives, gives new insights that you may have not seen if you were to work alone!
Being an active listener is a good customer service skill on occasion.
FALSE - We want to always be active listeners which means, show someone we are listening through eye contact, body language, and engaging in conversation.
Having long personal conversation while in a professional setting is okay, as long as everyone likes you.
FALSE - You never know who is listening, and you want to use your time wisely. Try to not do this because it can be distracting, and you do not want to be doing this during a meeting where there may be important people involved.
When learning and improving yourself you should be showing extreme enthusiasm, in order to motivate one's self.
TRUE - Though this does not need to be extreme, by allowing your self to be excited or happy to learn, you tend to be more engaged and retain the information more.
It's okay to only email someone "I need help with this task," if the person you are emailing knows you.
FALSE - Always begin the email with "Hello (the person's name)" and end the email with your own name
When there is a success within ASI, it's okay to fully claim the credit you deserve.
FALSE - In ASI, we are always a team, we really strive to work together always, and see our success as the teams success.
If you don't know the answer to a question, it's okay to just inform the student that you can't help them.
FALSE - It is never okay to say "I do not know" in any situation. If you do not know the answer to a questions, it is important to either state:
1) "I'm sorry I do not know the answer to that question, but let me find someone who can help you!"
or
2) "I'm sorry, I do not know the answer to that question, but let me give your my card/take your information down, and I will follow up with you!"
Owning up to your mistakes is okay, as long as you don't think you are going to get in trouble.
FALSE - If you do not know own up to your mistakes, someone else could get reprimanded. Also, your mistakes always create a space for your to improve if you are open about them.