A GOOD LEADERSHIP TO AN EXCELLENT TEAMWORK

WEEK 7:

As the day pass by, I and the other cadets are becoming more aware of the profession we chose. Little by little, we are now understanding how and why it is important for us to develop leadership, camaraderie and self-awareness. In this week, I learned all of these things even if it was done simply.

Our Basic Safety Training instructor, Bosun Gonzales, taught us how to wear the lifejacket and when to use the accessories attached on it. I learned that the emergency light is used during dark time when the crews are on the lifeboat in case of abandonship, while the whistle is used to give signal that someone is just around. With this, people who will see and hear any of the said equipment will be able to rescue those people in distress.

Since I was chosen to be the leader of our group, I was asked by our instructor to familiarize the various commands so that during the practical, our group can perform well. In this activity, I learned how to lead my co-cadets despite the fact that all of us were just innocent about this matter. When I am giving my command, I saw that all of my groupmates were following it even if they knew that my command was wrong. Thus, I was able to understand that the leader should always be aware of his commands because it may affect all those crews who are boarding the lifeboat. A single command can cause life and death.

When my groupmates were rowing, I recognized the importance of cooperation. Yes, cooperation is very essential since it is the primary reason why the lifeboat keeps on moving appropriately. Most importantly, I was able to boost my confidence and develop my skills in the short span of time.

THIS WEEK IS MEMORABLE TO ME!