4/8/09 - Movies & Men and Women

I love movies almost as much as Dr. Feinberg. I totally relate to the fact that he gets lost in movies. I love to look at movies as an escape but also as how people think and live. Movies allow us to see how society runs but also on what we value most. I, for example, will always love romance stories because I value relationships so much. I also love action movies because I sometimes long for those adventures and excitement. I believe that movies make you think about who you are and how you fit in (or don't fit in). As a leader, you can learn a lot from characters and stories in movies. Even though it is fiction, a movie can create introspection and self-analysis. Sometimes those movies and characters reveal strengths that can help you become a better person. They can also motivate you to strive to be better. Another option is to see what you do not want to become. Movies show the culture but also inspire us to become the person we have always wanted to be.

Also in class on Wednesday, we saw the comments from the men and women questions about what each wants the other to think of them. It was interesting to see that both groups wanted to be taken seriously and been see as attractive, fun, and intelligent. Even though men and women think differently and want different things, both want to be respected and feel valued in their work and daily lives. As a leader in the workplace, you have to be able to understand the differences between the wants and needs of men and women. Only then, can you effectively lead a group. Sexual harassment is also an issue that a leader needs to know how to address and avoid among their employees. The simple questions of what men and women want from the survey gives insight to so much of this. That understanding will give us a greater capacity to lead different genders throughout our lives and careers.