To combat stereotypes, I have always seen it fit to lead by example. People can talk all they want but proving them wrong with actions is the best way to make your point. In my aforementioned post, us Greeks are faced with stereotypes (most often false) from the moment we join a fraternity/sorority. Because of this, it is very important to watch our actions and lead by example. Being a part of Greek Life brings with it many opportunities to set an example, though. For example, my fraternity is partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Every year, we hold our annual philanthropy event where we raise thousands of dollars for children in impoverished areas to give them the nurture they need and deserve. It is small opportunities here and there that being affiliated with a fraternity offers in order to lead through service. Without SigEp, I could still do service work. But, with my fraternity I am given a large platform to lead and serve. Most important of all, why do all this? Why go through “pledge?” Why pay dues every semester? The answer is simple, and it is purpose. There is a purpose and reason to every philanthropy event we do, or every rush week event, etc. Our purpose is to serve others and build and maintain a strong bond within while doing so. One of our three cardinal principles is diligence. This is the most prominent to me because it regards always bettering oneself in order to give help others need. This summer, I will be attending our 5-day Ruck Leadership summit, where all SigEp’s will embody the crowd. Here, I will learn what it means to be a leader and how to lead others out of the darkness in times of need. In the Fast Company article by Faisal Hoque, you need to be able to lead yourself before you can lead others. This article, given to us by our chapter guide in order to describe the Leadership Summit better, gave me a whole new perspective on leadership. In this article, the notion of devotion is mentioned again when critic Hoque goes on to state that “our personal devotion turns us into better leaders (Hoque 2013).” It is self-evident that every activity or event we do as a brotherhood has purpose and reason. No matter how grueling, I always come out a stronger, more diligent man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3c_Opy1ABw
This short clip embodies just one of the thousands of Greek Life organizations across the world can make a difference. Works Cited Hoque, Faisal. "To Lead Others, Learn to Lead Yourself First." Fast Company, https://www.fastcompany.com/3005306/lead-others-learn-lead-yourself-first. Accessed 16 April 2018. Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. "Why SigEp?" Online Video Clip. Youtube. 1 Nov. 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3c_Opy1ABw. Accessed 17 April 2018.
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Being a Freshman at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, I bring a unique experience to Greek life because I joined the fraternity spring semester. This experience allows me to give perspectives being affiliated and being an independent taking on college. |