This guide is meant to help you reflect on what you are learning in the
program and how you will be able to apply these learnings on the job. As
with anything you do in this program, you will get out of it only as
much as you put into it, so please be diligent in recording your
thoughts.

**[Session 1: November 18, 2008, Notre Dame College]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

MBTI

Group Project

21 Laws of Leadership

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this
  session?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 2: December 16, 2008, Furnace Run]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

Leadership and Team Development

Attitudes and Values

Team Diversity

Communication

Group Problem Solving Skills

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 3: January 20, 2009, A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building, 31^st^
Floor]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

Federal Agency Perspective

Community Involvement

Challenges facing leaders in the Federal Government

21 Laws of Leadership

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 4: February 17, 2009, Ohio Aerospace Institute]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Team Personality

Team Building Dynamics

Successful Team Leadership

5 Dysfunctions of a Team (Reading)

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 5: March 17, 2009, Location TBD]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

Academia and the Community

Leadership challenges in Academia

Federal Agency Interview Reports

21 Laws of Leadership

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 6: April 21, 2009, Location TBD]{.underline}**

Major Topics:

Leadership Development Plans

Leadership Assessment Tools

Community Agency Interview Reports

Our Iceberg is Melting

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 7: May 19, 2009, Location TBD]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered:

Multi Cultural Leadership

Community Awareness

Power, trust, and leadership in group interactions

Cooperation and Collaboration

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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**[Session 8: June 16, 2009, Key Bank]{.underline}**

Major Topics Covered

Business and Community Partnerships

Volunteerism

21 Laws of Leadership

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work or when I work
  with my team tomorrow?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to prepare for the next session (not just the
  homework, but what do I need to do to prepare myself for what is to
  come)?**

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Graduation: June 23, 2009, Location TBD

Major Topics Covered:

Group Project Reports

Program Evaluation

Graduation

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  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about myself during this session
  or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **What were some of the "ah ha"s I had about how I work in a team
  during this session or in working with my team between sessions?**

  **How will I apply what I learned when I go back to work?**

  **What obstacles might I face in applying what I learned? How will I
  overcome these obstacles?**

  **What and/or who will be able to help me apply what I learned?**

  **What strengths did I identify in this session?**

  **What areas for development did I identify during this session? What
  can I do to develop in these areas?**

  **What do I need to do to continue my growth as a leader without the
  formal structure of the CFCLI program?**

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