This event was quite an interesting one given the amount of reflection that we did. I felt that the unconventional nature of the exercises was actually a great way to bring out the most accurate reflection of myself. Starting with a stack of terms, we were asked to sort them into piles of what values we hold most important, somewhat important, and unimportant values to me. As we explained why each value was important to our groups, I was able to decide what the most important pillars in which I try to live by in my life. But Sam then asked us to divide the room and determine what are the most important traits that we want in a leader of the Cornell student body. What surprised me most was that many of the traits I found most important in a leader were not synonymous with traits that I hold most important to myself. This led back to the topic of the night’s debate, how to lead effectively. An effective leader does not necessarily share the traits of his or her team but must be able to understand the needs of the group. This event was quite informative as I learned how to better manage teams that I am a part of as well as notice the traits that I appreciate about the leaders I already have.