1. Laura Roman
Loyola University Chicago
ELPS 419 John Dugan
Express Project
I believe that a person can learn and mature as an individual when given the right tools
and space to flourish. I may not have realized it before, but the development of my
emerging philosophy has been in the works for some time now. It has been shaped
through the lessons in the classroom and through the lessons of life.
My person emerging leadership philosophy has been used to guide several of my
educational, career, and life decisions. The painting I created is an example of my
leadership philosophy; it allows people to see the type of person I am on the inside. The
painting also gives them an idea of the type of leader I am. I would consider myself a
situational leader. Situational leaders frame their leadership style to each situation that
they are presented with. They are supportive while inspiring and coaching their
followers.
The painting is a representation of me; I am a person of color who stands proud of my
identity. The mask of colors represent the versatility I encompass. Every shape is
different, representing the various people I have encountered in my life; each one is just
as important and irreplaceable as the next, they make up the person I am today. The
glittered lines represent the people who I have yet to meet; those individuals who are
waiting to be supported by someone like me. The glittered eyes represent the beauty I
see in the world, I hope to never let go of the optimism and hope I have for humanity.
The red glitter lips, probably the most important part of the painting, represent never
forgetting to use my voice. I want to always hold the ability to stand for what I believe in
and to advocate for those that are often silenced by society. I see situational leadership as
style that is effective in creating change as a community.