Comments for T.J. Sullivan

Comment on Do you look too busy? by Marie

Marie — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:22:09 +0000

Another great article, T.J.! I hope my sisters don’t feel that way about me, but it is something that I plan to work on in the fall!

Comment on It’s all about step two by Jeff Pham

Jeff Pham — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:33:00 +0000

This is so true….There has happen so many times in chapter we would talk about this great idea that is realistic and a few week would go by and we would wonder what happen. It was because a great idea would come up and no one would start up the first second step into doing it. We have been talking about fixing up our sand volleyball court for maybe a year in a half and is finally taking that step into fixing it. So yes I agree that time and position are need for these ideas.

Jeff Pham
Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Mu
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Anonymous female sources by Jeff Pham

Jeff Pham — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:13:14 +0000

TJ, I agree with you some parts. Gossip around campus can bring a fraternity’s name to shame and cause havoc in the chapter room. Though with something as small as one gossip be bought to the chapter room is quite unnecessary. If the gossip is told to a brother then he should just confront him if its true and find a reasonable answer to this. My chapter was gossiped about on the school newspaper on three separate occasions. We end up settle this by informing the school newspaper and a written apology was made. Things can be handle accordingly to the size of the matter.

Jeff Pham
Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Mu
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Preparing for ritual by Jeff Pham

Jeff Pham — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:02:13 +0000

I understand what your saying there are some members that make it something that it shouldn’t be. I do feel that during this present time that things has gotten much better and more bonding. Rituals are something that should be taken in with all seriousness and compassion. I believe it is a moment where the person is getting to understand the values of our lifestyle and should be kept in a professorial manner.

Jeff Pham
Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Mu
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Are you a recruiter, or a party planner? by Jeff Pham

Jeff Pham — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:52:11 +0000

TJ I absolutely agree with you. Our chapter had the same problem with just party planner and letting the party attach the people instead of us going out getting people to come. I will say that our chapter has greatly improve with method such as yours. It’s when we work together and find people is when we get the ideal member.

Jeff Pham
Pi Kappa Alpha Delta Mu
University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Bottom third attendees at your leadership conference by Joseph Leist

Joseph Leist — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:59:03 +0000

TJ,

I agree with your thirds concept of an audience or group. I think that if the bottom third interrupts a speaker they should be called out, however, I do not think they should get any more attention than that. The key group to target is the middle because the top is already interested and motivated so why should we even waste our time on the bottom?

Joseph Leist
Sigma Nu – Theta Gamma
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on “Social Excellence” can make you cool by Joseph Leist

Joseph Leist — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:31:09 +0000

Hey Mr. Sullivan,
I agree with you that social excellence can boost coolness. I think that coolness is determined by what we do to prove ourselves as leaders and people. Our interactions are the main ways we influence others and this can either make or break relationships. The fact of the matter is who wants to interact with someone who isn’t cool.

Joseph Leist
Sigma Nu – Theta Gamma
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on It’s all about step two by Joseph Leist

Joseph Leist — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:58:11 +0000

This was a great article that breaks down where ideas become a reality. I can’t count the times that one of my brothers or I have had great or crazy ideas that we didn’t take the second step on. We need to encourage everyone to take their second step and follow their ideas and dreams because it could make our organizations exciting places.

Joseph Leist
Sigma Nu – Theta Gamma
The University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Preparing for ritual by Gerald West

Gerald West — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:52:29 +0000

This was a very good point to bring up in the greek process. The ritual is the beginning to becoming a part of what he or she has worked very hard for. To discourage and scare a person a way does a disservice to the potential member, the organization, and the member who did the discouraging. The founders of the greek letter fraternity and sororities had a different view on the ritual. Their belief I believe would of been to encourage the ritual process. The ritual process should be promoted as a accomplishment and privledge

Gerald West
Omega Psi Phi-Nu Eta
University of Southern Mississippi

Comment on Nothing wrong with needing a little validation by Joseph Leist

Joseph Leist — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:32:35 +0000

I agree with you in that organizations need to focus on giving more recognition. When only a few people show up to a required event the response should be to praise those who showed up and participated not to ridicule those who did not show up. I think this because people like to hear their name called and get recognition. If less time is spent on berating people and instead on complimenting people will seek the validation of the leadership and the leadership will feel that they are doing a good job if they are encouraged.

Joseph Leist
Sigma Nu – Theta Gamma
The University of Southern Mississippi