Transcript Srdjan Demonjic - Ohio University

SRDJAN
DEMONJIC
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A LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO IN PROGRESS
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
Seek out and take advantage of any and all opportunities to
better myself, my family, and my community.
Tread on no one else’s freedom or happiness in doing so.
Employ honesty, integrity, and respect in all facets of life.
Truly embody these values to be an effective leader.
Strive and make effort in all endeavors I pursue.
You are what you do; if I don’t give 100%, I won’t be 100%.
Seek to always expand my mind and gain the widest breadth of
knowledge available to me.
“Minds are like parachutes — they only function when
open.”
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-Thomas Dewae
LEADERSHIP
STYLE
My personal leadership style is to lead with charisma while
staying democratic and task-oriented. I seek to lead by
example and inspire those I am leading to care for and be
diligent with their work. I attempt to involve those I am
leading in the decision making process in order to better
understand group consensus. Most importantly I strive to
always stay on task and work efficiently.
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An area I focus on improving is putting more emphasis on
people and relationships as a leader. Though I can lead by
example, a truly great leader builds relationships that
enhance the group chemistry and efficiency.
EXEMPLARY LEADERS
Mahatma Gandhi is recognized as
one of the greatest leaders of all
time. Through charisma, integrity,
and perseverance he led his
people to independence from the
British. He set an example for the
entire country of India with his
disciplined civil disobedience. Not
only did he lead his people to
independence but his doctrine
inspired many movements for
civil rights and freedom all over
the world. He didn’t need to dish
out orders or use intimidation; he
was able to do what he knew was
right and in doing so effectively
lead his people to the freedom
and independence they enjoy
now.
PETER THE GREAT
Peter the Great was the leader
credited with successfully leading
Russia on its path to greatness.
Historian James Cracraft said that
Peter the Great, “led a cultural
revolution that replaced the
traditionalist and medieval social
and political system with a
modern, scientific, Europeoriented, and rationalist system.”
Peter’s greatness stemmed
heavily from his vision of future
Russia and his willingness to do
what needed to be done. He
wasted no time in implementing
measures to reach this vision. In
fact, he personally got personally
involved in many projects that he
instated. Taking a personal
interest in your cause is
something I admire and try to
embody. He knew his vision and
did what it took to reach success.
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MAHATMA GANDHI
SRDJAN
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ADVANTAGE
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What distinguishes my leadership abilities is an innate
propensity for creative thinking. Thinking outside the box is
something I value in problem solving of any kind. I try to
approach situations from every angle and perspective
possible in order to fully understand the problem and
formulate situation specific solutions. The gathering of
information and subsequent analysis are where I think
outside the box, but the application of the analysis is where
my creativity can truly thrive. I enjoy helping others with
problems that vex them but I truly revel in explaining these
problems and assisting others in thinking differently as well.
BRIGHT FUTURE
2013
• Complete the Business Cluster with a GPA greater than 3.6
2014
• Secure a summer internship
• Reach a position of leadership in a student organization
2015
• Graduate with Honors with a Bachelors in Finance and Business Economics
• Begin work
2016
2017
• Excel in my job and be promoted to my desired position
• Be promoted to a managerial position
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THE MENTEE PROCESS
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Though still new to the mentor/mentee process,
I feel as though the both of us have extremely
valuable experiences, guidance, and help to
offer each other. As a mentee I have been able
to use my mentor as a sounding board for
ideas and problems I encounter. Likewise she
receives a differing perspective from me when
she needs help with a situation or problem.