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First Impressions: I don’t think we have had any considerable interaction in our time at Kellogg before this, so very glad to have met you through PLI! My first impressions of you from our first class were that you are self-aware, soft-spoken and confident.

Looking Back Thoughts: I felt like I was able to relate to so many elements of your story, and I really appreciated how clear and open you were when you shared it. It was clear to me that you are very close to your family, and deeply value those connections. At the same time, you also mentioned wanting to explore and try things outside of your comfort zone. Those two elements resonate deeply with my own experiences, so it was nice to hear from someone else who felt similarly! I also enjoyed your vision exercise – learning about your goals for balance and stability, as well as your passions for healthcare! Hope to cross paths in our next two quarters at Kellogg and again as colleagues!

Leadership Qualities: Supportiveness, conscientiousness, creativity

Creative: Mascarpone

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Sydney, I enjoyed seeing how conversational and easy-going you came off.  It showed a well-rooted confidence in an underlying set of competence that I think anyone wants to have in a leader.

It was really interesting to hear how you noticed the dynamic in your family shift with the passing of your great-grandmother.  I enjoyed seeing how her impact on you is carried through in your desire to prioritize family and friends in your future.

I really like your emphasis on finding balance across your life, even as you grow into different leadership positions.  Based on what I’ve noticed, I fully expect that you can be even more effective as a leader by emphasizing this for the groups you go on to lead as well.

Power Ballad: I Saw Red, Warrant

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First impression: Bright; confident

Looking back: I appreciated your openness and vulnerability – Some of my grandparents passed away while I was young, and I never got a chance to see my paternal grandpa, so I could imagine how hard it was for you from 2010-2014. Yet I believe the hardship you’ve been through shaped who you are. Your long-distance relationship with bf also resonated with me.

Leadership qualities: Mentally-strong; value-and-goal-driven; strong interpersonal skills

Creative: Petr Čech (former Chelsea goalkeeper)

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First impressions: Goal-oriented, courageous
Looking back: My grandmother passed away this year, so I can empathize with what it's like to lose a close grandparent. Hang in there! I admire the bold decisions you have made in your life.
Leadership qualities: I see you as a leader who quickly builds trust with her team by being candid and personable.
Creative: Mojito

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First Impression: confident, goal-oriented, self-aware, quiet

Looking Back:
Thank you for sharing your stories and being vulnerable in class. Through the stories that you shared, I learned that you are very family-oriented. I also admire the courage you had when you made decisions to get out of your comfort zone.

Leadership Qualities:
thoughtful, caring, set direction

Creative:
Pineapple

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First Impressions:

Calm Energy, Self-care, Clear/Concise Communicator

Looking Back:

As someone who is still discovering the impacts of a sudden and close loss, my heart felt for high school Sydney whose world was set off its axis by grief.

I see a connection between your success in creating stability for yourself and ability to create that for others in the future.

Leadership:

I see you as a leader who enables and uplifts others by creating a space for people to safely test their limits and explore passions.

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First Impression: sincere, calm

Looking Back: you are strong and independent. At the same time, you are this sweetest girl who puts a lot of value in family and friends. I love hearing about your stories, they are so touching and full of love.

Leadership Qualities: you are the leader that thrives in the environment that you enjoy. And you are crystal clear on your vision.

A city that best describes you: Bordeaux

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From Raiane - You're all heroes from Marvel

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From Raiane - You're all heroes from Marvel

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First Impression: Energetic, warm, friendly and sweet.

Looking Back Thoughts:  Thank you so much for being so vulnerable and to share with us your story. I was very inspired and felt connected with you while hearing your story. It is so beautiful to notice how much you value your family and close friends.

Leadership Qualities: Value-driven, Strong, People-oriented.

Creative: THE INVISIBLE WOMAN- strong and extremelly smart, she has a subtle way of defeating enemies. She also is the strong link of the Fantastic Four, being the reference for her brother, her fiance and her friend.

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From Jessi - Music is the language of the soul

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From Jessi - Music is the language of the soul

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First impression: this is hard because I knew you well before this class but my actual first impression of you was that you were kind, bubbly, confident, & funny

Looking back: It was so impactful to hear your story because these aren’t topics that come up in regular conversation & I learned a lot about you. It was inspiring to hear about all of the loss you experienced right before college & see your strength through all of that. I’m glad you got to spend that time with your grandmother before she passed & I know you are making your family proud!

I see you as a leader who will inspire her team members to be their best selves & make a positive impact in the healthcare space

Song that describes you: “Best Friend” by Saweetie

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First Impression - confident overall, friendly

Looking Back Thoughts - I felt like we had so many things in common - being from NC, attending UNC, leaving NC after college, being in a long distance relationship. I felt like there were so many similar experiences that you’ve faced that I also faced and could probably connect on.

Leadership Qualities - friendly/approachable, people-oriented

Creative - Carolina blue

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First impression: You were confident and brought a positive energy to the room. You seem like you understand where you come from and have a grace about you.

Looking back: I can relate to many themes in your life - your closeness with your family, being an outsider in new cities or environments, finding an anchor through your partner. It feels like you have used these moments and people to find ways to stay grounded in your values and from that, grow in new ways that even shocked you.

Leadership Qualities: You talked about achieving financial and home stability and I don't doubt you'll be able to achieve that with your ability to focus, your goal-driven mindset, and your strength in uplifting others. You seem like the type of person who can achieve anything they put their mind to. Also aesthetically pleasing indoor home design IS important.

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First impression: My first impression of you was that you were funny, upbeat and happy. You brought a positive energy to the room and tried to engage everyone in the class when you introduced yourself. You seemed to be someone who is very warm and welcoming when meeting new people.

Looking back: The importance of family to you was something that stood out to me from the looking back exercise and continued throughout the class. I loved hearing your love of adventure and how that has manifested in you taking on risks and moving away from home. Your stories showed that you are someone who is able to balance staying grounded in family and where you’re from with being open to new experiences and growth. I think that ability will serve you very well as a leader.

Leadership qualities: You are a leader who motivates with your upbeat attitude but isn’t afraid to say the hard things and take on challenging situations. You stay grounded in tradition while pushing innovation and new ways of doing things. You use your sense of humor and optimism to uplift a room when things get tough.

Wine: Mulled wine

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First Impression: Energetic and friendly, warm
Looking Back Thoughts: Struck by your strength, strong sense of family and relationships
Leadership Qualities: Leads from the front, can do it all, multi-faceted.
NBA Player: Russell Westbrook

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First Impression: personable, confident, caring, planned, fun

Looking Back Thoughts: You spoke about the people and events that meant a lot to you with such grace, sincerity and humor that you made me feel like I knew exactly who and what you were talking about (you're a great storyteller). It was inspiring to hear about how you've stepped out on faith to explore and build yourself into the person you are today, ultimately paying homage to those who made you who you are.

Leadership Qualities: an explorer/adventurous, honest, calm yet action-oriented, self-reflective, values-driven

Creative: ocean wave

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From Will: You're all rock stars in my book!

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From Will: You're all rock stars in my book!

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First Impression: Refined, fun loving, mature
Looking Back Thoughts: I am impressed at how you have been able to understand and value relationships throughout your life.
Leadership Qualities: Composure, presence
Creative: George Strait