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<description><![CDATA[<span id="docs-internal-guid-ea2e034c-efdb-2022-78ad-8891840fb952"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">What are your thoughts about the “What” and “Why” examples the author provides for Apple products? How did they make you feel? What is the implication for leaders? &nbsp;What is your what? If someone described what you do, what would it be?</span></span><br>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[This is the same example Sinek uses in his Ted Talk over the same topic and it is makes sense, but when I tried to apply to my department I had some trouble. When it comes to Apple most users recognize that the product isn't the best or greatest, but that doesn't matter to most. It seems that is another identity that they have and their why comes more naturally even if they have not thought about it before.  In my mind I thought our departmental mission should be our "why", but that clearly reads as our "what". Our values, on the other hand, matched up much better to what our why could be. I would foresee the leadership in our department be the ones to set the tone for why as a whole, but each person should also define their individual why as well. I think if you start with what and, like a four year old, keep asking yourself why you can eventually get to the core of the golden circle. <br /><br />My what is that I work with housing students to provide an engaging and enriching experience with the intention of developing them into better, more well rounded adults. As for my why? I don't think I've gotten to exactly what that sounds like yet. I have an idea, but I don't think that I have the right wording for it yet. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 17:36:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As someone who is not particularly an Apple fan, I struggled a bit with reading about the author's passion for this company. I understand what is is trying to communicate-- Apple is very purpose-oriented and as a result have earned many loyal customers and fans, but I also think that for the sake of the book it was oversimplified. The implication that starting with your why and keeping with it is important (Sinek mentions that Apple has not changed their why since the 1970's), but I also think changing your why and evolving with your industry may be necessary at times. <br /><br />My what is that I support Residence Life operations and staff, including supervising complex directors and managing training initiatives. My why is a constantly developing and evolving entity. I ultimately want to devote my career to supporting those I work with to equip them with the skills and confidence necessary to support the residents and programmatic efforts of my campus and community. In addition to this, I want to bring about positive change to ensure that the on-campus experience at my campus continues to be the best that it can be.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[As an avid Apple user, I could relate to what Sinek was saying about the company and the reason starting with “why” is so important.  Last year our department separated from University Housing and now we are solely the Office of Residence Life.  This brings many exciting opportunities for our department including getting to create a new Mission/Vision statement.  Reading “Starting With Why” has helped me put that process into perspective and has given me a lot to think about since I am on that committee.  I definitely plan to bring some of the points from the book into those conversations.  On the other side of that, while the committee is working on drafting the Mission/Vision, the absence of one can at times make consistency and clarity difficult.   <br />I could definitely notice a difference in tone for the Apple “What” and “Why” messages.  As a consumer, one of the many reasons I am loyal to Apple and continue purchasing their products is because I know the quality I am getting.  Their Why is unwavering and that appeals to me.  I might not be getting the fanciest phone on the market, but I personally enjoy the simplicity of their design.  <br />My what is that I work for the Office of Residence Life as a Second-Year Coordinator.  I supervise a complex of 4 residence halls, 12 RA’s, and 1 GA.  I am also a member of our summer and fall RA training committees.  At the end of the day, my goal is to provide students with a safe and comfortable living environment where they feel included and a sense of excitement for being a part of the community.    <br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2016 21:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As an avid Apple user, I could relate to what Sinek was saying about the company and the reason starting with “why” is so important.  Last year our department separated from University Housing and now we are solely the Office of Residence Life.  This brings many exciting opportunities for our department including getting to create a new Mission/Vision statement.  Reading “Starting With Why” has helped me put that process into perspective and has given me a lot to think about since I am on that committee.  I definitely plan to bring some of the points from the book into those conversations.  On the other side of that, while the committee is working on drafting the Mission/Vision, the absence of one can at times make consistency and clarity difficult.   <br />I could definitely notice a difference in tone for the Apple “What” and “Why” messages.  As a consumer, one of the many reasons I am loyal to Apple and continue purchasing their products is because I know the quality I am getting.  Their Why is unwavering and that appeals to me.  I might not be getting the fanciest phone on the market, but I personally enjoy the simplicity of their design.  <br />My what is that I work for the Office of Residence Life as a Second-Year Coordinator.  I supervise a complex of 4 residence halls, 12 RA’s, and 1 GA.  I am also a member of our summer and fall RA training committees.  At the end of the day, my goal is to provide students with a safe and comfortable living environment where they feel included and a sense of excitement for being a part of the community.    <br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2016 21:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
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