The key to the communication workshop is to be OPEN. Now, most of us do not enjoy talking about ourselves but I was really impressed with the level of openness the first group exhibited. I urge the second group to follow their lead and extend beyond your comfort zone. If you do, I promise you, you will make life long friends and more immediately find that your organizational behavior class becomes much easier.
While I was extremely impressed with what I witnessed during the first session, there is one point I would like all the first years to think about. Ask More Questions..... There are few things in life more frightening than the unknown. Pepperdine, for the majority of you is the unknown. And, business school, for ALL of you is the unknown. The second years, however, have just traveled the journey you are about to begin. Use us as a resource to guide you and help you navigate what is ahead. Understand as well that our offer of help does not end when this workshop, orientation, semester, year or degree. You have all just become a member of the Pepperdine family and because of that you have earned continued support.
One final point before I stop. Help each other.... Understanding your own strengths and weaknesses is important, but even more so, understanding and helping others improve upon their weaknesses is the trait of a true leader.
So as you continue with your journey over the next two years, always remember that we are here. And, always remember that you should be extending that same offer to your fellow students.
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