Leadership of groups outside the classroom is an essential part of my chosen profession. And I greatly appreciate the efforts of those who devote their time this way. When asked to lead, I sometimes agree, and have done so successfully. And then there are times when it’s unavoidable not to lead. But more often than not, I respectfully decline leadership roles when asked because its requires that blocks of time and multiple tasks be scheduled on the calendar. Some people are born managers and leaders. But I’m not one of them, being too individualistic, egalitarian, distracted, and impulsive by nature. Though I can lead, I prefer to put my life energy elsewhere.
Link to Organizations External to UConn.
Link to University of Connecticut.
See also my Curriculum Vitae .