BUS 110 Week 9

 This week was interesting for me because I got to do my entrepreneur interview. Even though I decided to talk with someone that I have known for a long time, I was still able to learn so much. I had never really talked to him about his career, business experience, or life goals before. He had so many good insights, and yet he was able to answer in a way that made sense to me because he knows me. He didn't talk over my head or feel like he needed to dumb things down for me. He knows exactly where I am on my own path and was able to talk on my level. I'm glad I chose the person I did as I felt confident and comfortable talking with him about his experiences, where I think if I had interviewed someone new to me the conversation may have been more stale and less enlightening.

Another thing about this week was the opportunity to review the talk Leadership with a Small "L" by President Kim B. Clark. I had studied this talk previously in my educational journey at BYU-I and it was great to be able to study it again. I was reminded of how important it is for me to find my leadership roles within my family and community. As the priesthood holder of my household I have a responsibility to be the priesthood leader for my family. However, I am also responsible for allowing those with the ability to do their own leading to take charge when they can. Just because I am the priesthood holder and the head of the household, doesn't mean that it is all on my shoulders to handle everything. Others have abilities and roles as well.

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