Stranded Survival Reflection by Velez, Jessica

Brooke Webster-2nd

2025-09-12 18:19:52 UTC

We all naturally took on the thinking roles; we brainstormed orally

J. Johnson 3rd

jjohnson9_21 — 2025-09-12 18:20:10 UTC

After discussion and different thoughts shared, we agreed on items needed

laurasmassey — 2025-09-12 18:20:14 UTC

I tend to let others express their opinions first, then if there is something missed, I will interject.

zparupia — 2025-09-12 18:20:14 UTC

We spoke what each other would pick and then came to an agreement after explaining.

Devinee Bass-2nd

2025-09-12 18:20:36 UTC

Speaker, thinker

Brooke Webster-2nd

2025-09-12 18:20:52 UTC

We came to a consensus by discussing what we KNEW we needed, and not hypotheticals

laurasmassey — 2025-09-12 18:20:53 UTC

Everyone has different comfort levels with interacting in a group setting.

zparupia — 2025-09-12 18:21:06 UTC

It's similar to collaboration in teaching because we were able to put our thoughts together and come to a common conclusion.

J. Johnson 3rd

jjohnson9_21 — 2025-09-12 18:21:19 UTC

Being able to have discussions and allowing others to share opinions, showing value to what others bring to the table

Devinee Bass-2nd

2025-09-12 18:21:24 UTC

We worked through the whys of everyone and then decided what would be best for the group to survive.

2025-09-12 18:21:55 UTC

We collaborated with personal experiences and made connections from those experiences.

Brooke Webster-2nd

2025-09-12 18:22:02 UTC

This activity relates to collaboration in learning because it takes more than one "brain" to decide what is best for the students, it's a combination of ideas and brainstorming.

Devinee Bass-2nd

2025-09-12 18:22:27 UTC

We all work together for the "survival" of our students in our class. What works best and why.

zparupia — 2025-09-12 18:22:33 UTC

I like listening to others' ideas and making a decision based on what everyone says.

laurasmassey — 2025-09-12 18:22:50 UTC

Maybe try playing a different role from what is comfortable for me in a group setting.

Brooke Webster-2nd

2025-09-12 18:22:53 UTC

One thing I learned about my collaboration style is that I listen, think on it and then add to it

2025-09-12 18:22:55 UTC

Through collaboration we found what we all felt would work and what would best help us survive.

zparupia — 2025-09-12 18:23:06 UTC

We had a discussion and then came to an agreenment together.

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Collaboration can help you see points of view you don't ordinarily consider.

2025-09-12 18:23:38 UTC

I try to connect with others from my personal experiences.

Brooke Webster-2nd

2025-09-12 18:23:50 UTC

One thing I'll do differently next time is try to stay within the realms of the resources given to me lol

zparupia — 2025-09-12 18:23:54 UTC

I tend to communicate better with people I am more comfortable with, so I would like to push myself outside of my comfort zone.

Devinee Bass-2nd

2025-09-12 18:23:59 UTC

Depending on who I'm with, I can be more or less expressive of my opinions. My comfort level with my peers is important.

J. Johnson 3rd

jjohnson9_21 — 2025-09-12 18:24:08 UTC

I enjoy discussing ideas with teammates, they bring a lot of value!

2025-09-12 18:24:49 UTC

Listening to everyone's input and coming up with a compromise.

2025-09-12 18:25:01 UTC

I can support others with my ideas and ask questions for clarifications on their ideas.

J. Johnson 3rd

jjohnson9_21 — 2025-09-12 18:25:03 UTC

Speaker

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Speaker and brainstormer.

Speaker, Collaborators

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Speaker and listener

2025-09-12 18:25:16 UTC

Starter of convo, planner, idea contributor, mediator, finalizer.

2025-09-12 18:25:17 UTC

Both agreeing on what and why

We agreed on the items based on feedback from each other.

tmears5 — 2025-09-12 18:25:20 UTC

acrocker32 — 2025-09-12 18:25:20 UTC

Everyone just chimed in and bounced ideas off each other and discussed the why behind them.

2025-09-12 18:25:22 UTC

talking through pros and cons of items suggested by teammates. Which could you get multiple uses out of

Collectively speaking to add input, and thinkers commenting on input.

2025-09-12 18:25:22 UTC

4th grade inclusion

2025-09-12 18:25:24 UTC

We all took natural positions of thinking and sharing. We felt comfortable enough to do so.

Devinee Bass-2nd

2025-09-12 18:25:27 UTC

I would like stick with what resources we have instead of trying to use things that are not accessible.

R. Hernandez 8th

2025-09-12 18:25:30 UTC

We all started collaborating together and talking through scenarios and discussed what our decision would be.

Sharon

2025-09-12 18:25:30 UTC

I think we all just kind of thought about it and discussed.

We discussed items we thought could be taken off the list and then orally discussed some things everyone wanted.

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Most voted items, rationalizing items

Through discussion.

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Amie Lake-8th

2025-09-12 18:25:38 UTC

We all shared our thoughts and explained our rationale behind our choices

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We both worked together because there was only two of us.

We had suggesters and justifiers

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Ashley Cummings- 8 P1/2

2025-09-12 18:25:42 UTC

We all just kind of jumped in and brainstormed out loud, reading each item and discussing the pros and cons to bringing it along.

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Gaining new ideas and perspectives

2025-09-12 18:25:44 UTC

We were pretty much in agreement.

Everyone brainstormed and discussed the why.

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Everyone had something to add.

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acrocker32 — 2025-09-12 18:25:50 UTC

By agreeing on the 3 items that seemed most logical.

We all shared our ideas.

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J. Carlson

2025-09-12 18:25:52 UTC

We discussed and then decided as a group! One person naturally took the leadership role.

Speaker, collaborators

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Through collaboration and what we felt would best help us survive.

Collaborated and weighed pros and cons

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jdavis7_33 — 2025-09-12 18:25:58 UTC

We all chimed in and shared our thughts

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:25:59 UTC

Everyone had different levels of comfort when it came to how much they spoke in the group.

kduckworth8 — 2025-09-12 18:26:00 UTC

Leaders, comedians, listeners

Cassandra Whitefield 8th ELA

2025-09-12 18:26:03 UTC

We all contributed well. There wasn't really one clear leader.

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This shows how students may interact in a similar circumstance.

Discussion- debate

2025-09-12 18:26:05 UTC

MLadwig

2025-09-12 18:26:06 UTC

I don't like silence and will fill it!

2025-09-12 18:26:07 UTC

We brainstormed each item aloud and verbally discussed what we thought were the three most important items. Consensus was reached democratically.

Everyone came to an agreement after discussion.

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amaitland7 — 2025-09-12 18:26:10 UTC

We all took on the role of contributor, with some speaking more than others, but each allowed space for everyone to share.

2025-09-12 18:26:15 UTC

Talked it out.

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We all agreed together. We were willing to go along with the best choice.

R.Bennett 4

rbennett88 — 2025-09-12 18:26:18 UTC

Collaborator, listener, and mediator

2025-09-12 18:26:18 UTC

Discussion and then a good ol' vote when we were down to the last one.

We just talked and all had the same ideas.

2025-09-12 18:26:19 UTC

Pod 3/4

chuddlestonk12 — 2025-09-12 18:26:20 UTC

I think it was fun that we used our strengths, what we were individually good at, like science teachers, to contribute wisdom to the conversation.

We all discussed and shared ideas.

2025-09-12 18:26:21 UTC

Thinking about how we problem-solve and work on problems and collaboration.

We have to keep adapting and hearing everyone out

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R Hernandez 8th

2025-09-12 18:26:23 UTC

After talking we talked about a few we wanted to pick and double checked that everyone was ok with those choices

By talking out must have items.

2025-09-12 18:26:23 UTC

We all laughed and agreed with each other.

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Everyone brings their own opinions and views

2025-09-12 18:26:28 UTC

We all brainstormed and shared ideas, went back and forth with ups and downs of each option. Some people were more opinionated than others but everyone respected different opinions

kduckworth8 — 2025-09-12 18:26:29 UTC

We all come together to reach a common goal.

2025-09-12 18:26:29 UTC

We discussed which items were needed vs. wanted!

laurensachitano — 2025-09-12 18:26:30 UTC

Some roles people naturally took were: timekeeper, conversation monitor (keeping us on track), recorder, reporter

I want to help everyone

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I like listening to everyone's input and then deciding what's best for the group.

Being able to come to agreements.

2025-09-12 18:26:33 UTC

C. Whitefield

2025-09-12 18:26:34 UTC

We all shared ideas and decided on a consensus together.

By listening to each other's ideas and coming to a consensus together.

2025-09-12 18:26:37 UTC

We all listened to each other and brainstormed ideas then decided on our items.

tmears5 — 2025-09-12 18:26:41 UTC

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The goal should always be what is the best for the student or group

Through discussion

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R Bennett 4

rbennett88 — 2025-09-12 18:26:42 UTC

We pretty much agreed from the beginning

acrocker32 — 2025-09-12 18:26:42 UTC

Everyone discussing, listening to each other, bouncing ideas off of each other, and coming to a consensus.

4th grade inclusion

2025-09-12 18:26:43 UTC

We reached consensus by adding all of our ideas to the chat and picking similar opinions for our answers.

J Gonzalez 7th

2025-09-12 18:26:43 UTC

I think everyone was comfortable sharing ideas, brainstorming, and commenting on suggestions. So we all easily took on a contributor role.

Ashley Cummings- 8 P1/2

2025-09-12 18:26:43 UTC

We talked through pros and cons of each item and decided as a collective group what would be best

MLadwig

2025-09-12 18:26:45 UTC

Process of elimination.

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:26:46 UTC

We discussed each item and their different uses/short falls, then decided on which three would be the most impactful in the given situation.

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speakers

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Talked through how each would help.

Courtney Foley 7th Pod 2

2025-09-12 18:26:50 UTC

A few of us took a bit of a lead position together and collaborated with everyone else, as well as adding some fun to the overall ideas.

2025-09-12 18:26:50 UTC

Everyone has something to offer!

M. Morris (5th Grade)

mmorris268 — 2025-09-12 18:26:51 UTC

I'm more of a listener, at first, until I have something to contribute to the conversation.

amaitland7 — 2025-09-12 18:26:53 UTC

We discussed the various items and reasons why we may or may not want to choose them and finally agreed to the three that best fit our needs.

Think of pros and cons of the decisions we make in the classroom

2025-09-12 18:26:56 UTC

Just being comfortable with each other and speaking casually as thoughts crossed our minds.

2025-09-12 18:26:57 UTC

Everyone put in "their two cents" concerning the task- and they decided between the ideas/thoughts/opinions.

2025-09-12 18:26:57 UTC

That I have a lot on my mind with students and grades, so it's hard to concentrate right now.

jdavis7_33 — 2025-09-12 18:26:58 UTC

Arrived at a consensus after saying some of the same items more than once

I like to listen at first, form my opinions, then collaborate. But I need time to process first.

2025-09-12 18:27:00 UTC

C. Whitefield

2025-09-12 18:27:02 UTC

We all play different parts but we sharpen one another.

Ayat Sumren- 6th

asumren — 2025-09-12 18:27:03 UTC

We discussed each item and all gave thier opinions on whether or not they would be useful.

2025-09-12 18:27:03 UTC

agreed on 2 things, then voted for the last one

karthur1_1 — 2025-09-12 18:27:03 UTC

natural spokesperson and then some adding input

bouncing ideas off of each other and further discussing things that work for students or don't work for students. Brainstorming together

2025-09-12 18:27:04 UTC

kduckworth8 — 2025-09-12 18:27:05 UTC

I think I'm a leader, and I like to make other people smile.

R. Hernandez 8th

2025-09-12 18:27:05 UTC

Deciding how to teach a subject or collaborating on ways to help students learn better.

Roles

jmelchiorre5 — 2025-09-12 18:27:07 UTC

Tonia was being funny and took the lead.

2025-09-12 18:27:09 UTC

I like to listen, think, and then express my thoughts!

2025-09-12 18:27:13 UTC

I often listen and then add to the discussion after listening.

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:27:16 UTC

Speaker, Thinker, etc.

2025-09-12 18:27:20 UTC

Get to know my pod better. We are all still kind of new I think.

2025-09-12 18:27:21 UTC

I'm willing to give but also willing to hear people out. I'm willing to concede that there may be better ideas.

We're coming together as a group to survive!!

tmears5 — 2025-09-12 18:27:22 UTC

We share our ideas and then are able to talk it out and figure out the best way forward.

2025-09-12 18:27:23 UTC

acrocker32 — 2025-09-12 18:27:23 UTC

I'm not afraid to jump in and give my opinions and to respond to other's ideas.

C. Whitefield

2025-09-12 18:27:24 UTC

I like to share my ideas but I don't mind when someone else takes the lead.

laurensachitano — 2025-09-12 18:27:25 UTC

We reached consensus by discussion the usefulness of each item in contributing to our goal in the desert and prioritizing which items would most help us achieve that goal.

Everyone has a unique perspective and something to offer to different, sometimes abstract, problems that arise.

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Be more actively involved in the process.

I love learning from others and listening to their experiences and then adding my own.

2025-09-12 18:27:30 UTC

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Speaker, thinker, questioner, open to sharing all sides.

R Hernandez 8th

2025-09-12 18:27:34 UTC

I make sure to give my insight but also listen to others

2025-09-12 18:27:35 UTC

Some took on the role of inputting the 10 item list, some were the ones to initially offer ideas, and some were listeners and then contributed ideas after thinking about the other responses.

R Bennett

rbennett88 — 2025-09-12 18:27:35 UTC

It's best to listen and come to a consensus

I like to listen first and process.

2025-09-12 18:27:36 UTC

2025-09-12 18:27:42 UTC

We all brainstormed & vocalized our choices to collaborate & discuss why we chose what we chose.

2025-09-12 18:27:42 UTC

We made connections with personal experiences. Someone naturally became the speaker, others the brainstormers.

There was some speaking over each other but that was because we had a lot of people and there were no cues we picked up on.

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Sometimes it is hard to agree on a way forward, but you still have to go forward.

Be a better listener!

2025-09-12 18:27:43 UTC

You have to work together to find the right balance and comfort for the good of the cause.

2025-09-12 18:27:45 UTC

This activity relates to collaboration in teaching because we had to use the same problem-solving and critical thinking skills to work as a team and collaborate to get to a consensus.

4th grade inclusion

2025-09-12 18:27:48 UTC

It is nice to be silly together and relatable in order to share opinions with each other. We automatically know we all mean positive intent so adding our opinions just adds more support or understanding to the group

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We narrowed down the list to a more manageable number of items and then voted on our final item.

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Lisa stepped up as a leader, of course! :)

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We have to listen to our teammate's ideas and opinions and respect when people do things in different ways

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:27:50 UTC

There are similar roles being taken by teachers when it comes to collaboration, as well as different comfort levels.

karthur1_1 — 2025-09-12 18:27:52 UTC

We all discussed the different items and discussed what would be the best until we go to a decision.

C. Whitefield

2025-09-12 18:27:52 UTC

I may try to take on more of a leadership role rather than passively listening.

I'm flexible.

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R. Hernandez 8th

2025-09-12 18:28:03 UTC

Make sure to stay on topic

I like to hear people out first, then offer some of my own insights if they had not been heard by the group.

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Ashley Cummings- 8-P1/2

2025-09-12 18:28:05 UTC

Most of us are pretty comfortable chatting and laughing together. We had an easy back-and-forth and I think it shows we've already made strides as a group.

2025-09-12 18:28:06 UTC

Don't take it to seriously

2025-09-12 18:28:07 UTC

Try different role and support my peers!

Courtney Foley 7th POD 2

2025-09-12 18:28:11 UTC

We tossed around a few ideas then decided to be goofy with it, but also have our "for real answer"

Share more.

2025-09-12 18:28:11 UTC

We each spoke and listened to each other and picked the speaker for the group

I love to listen to others but usually end up being loud within the group.

tmears5 — 2025-09-12 18:28:14 UTC

jmelchiorre5 — 2025-09-12 18:28:14 UTC

we discussed what we would really need it water, thought maybe it was a 2 way radio

2025-09-12 18:28:15 UTC

We hear eachother out & decide on what is best for the group.

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We shared ideas, and then we all came to agreement.

Not sure at this time.

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amaitland7 — 2025-09-12 18:28:20 UTC

This is a direct relation to how we need to work together so all voices are heard, each person's opinions are valued, and a consensus is established that best fits the needs of all of us.

laurensachitano — 2025-09-12 18:28:20 UTC

When collaborating in teaching, we have to begin with the end in mind and then prioritize tools and techniques that will help us achieve that goal while keeping individual talents in mind.

2025-09-12 18:28:22 UTC

We easily agreed in this situation.

2025-09-12 18:28:23 UTC

Different ideas and opinions are valuable!

chuddlestonk12 — 2025-09-12 18:28:24 UTC

We voted and listened to each other's ideas.

2025-09-12 18:28:27 UTC

We all have ideas and input to contribute to make decisions more team-based.

2025-09-12 18:28:28 UTC

Be less forward and give other people opportunities to lead.

Try a different role and step out of my comfort zone.

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Maybe give more of my opinion from the beginning

jdavis7_33 — 2025-09-12 18:28:33 UTC

Relates to collaboration in teaching, because the exchange of ideas helps to reach a common goal

karthur1_1 — 2025-09-12 18:28:35 UTC

There are natural leaders and others who like to listen and think before sharing. Not everyone is comfortable leading, and it takes a more prep time.

2025-09-12 18:28:37 UTC

Coming together to reach a common goal

2025-09-12 18:28:37 UTC

One thing I learned about my collaboration style is I enjoy hearing others' thought processes and approaches to solving problems. This helps me grow.

laurensachitano — 2025-09-12 18:28:39 UTC

I just really like when people agree with me.

jmelchiorre5 — 2025-09-12 18:28:44 UTC

feeling safe enough to jump in

2025-09-12 18:28:51 UTC

We discussed the pros and cons of each item and each picked one.

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:28:52 UTC

I was thinking about each item and how it could be useful/not useful, and how it may fail in the given situation. I was one of the people who was talking more during our collaboration.

I need to quiet down and let someone else take the speaking role.

tmears5 — 2025-09-12 18:28:52 UTC

Taking all perspectives into consideration.

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Each teacher has different strengths to contribute to the group and work in different ways which can make the group stronger.

karthur1_1 — 2025-09-12 18:28:55 UTC

I just in headfirst and get the conversation going.

jmelchiorre5 — 2025-09-12 18:29:02 UTC

I do not like to take the lead

chuddlestonk12 — 2025-09-12 18:29:08 UTC

Everyone brings something to the party. Let's learn from each other. Plus learning is fun.

acrocker32 — 2025-09-12 18:29:08 UTC

Try to think more outside-of-the-box and to come up with solutions to problems. Like "well, duh" moments.

2025-09-12 18:29:12 UTC

Each person will have a different feel for what they are best at.

laurensachitano — 2025-09-12 18:29:13 UTC

I'll do better at keeping an open mind toward the ideas of others, knowing that just because they think differently than I do, that doesn't mean they're wrong.

2025-09-12 18:29:15 UTC

One thing I learned about my collaboration style is that I listen, think about it and then add in my 2 cents.

2025-09-12 18:29:16 UTC

I like to listen and reflect and then contribute.

Ashley Cummings- 8 P1/2

2025-09-12 18:29:25 UTC

I am usually quiet until someone says something I agree with or can laugh at but once I remember I'm with like-minded individuals, we bounce ideas off each other really well and I feel like no one walks away feeling "unheard".

karthur1_1 — 2025-09-12 18:29:27 UTC

Try to let others lead the conversation and not feel that silence always needs to be filled

jmelchiorre5 — 2025-09-12 18:29:33 UTC

always start with a positive attitude

2025-09-12 18:29:33 UTC

I speak up when I have ideas. I back my ideas or thoughts with facts & reasons why.

2025-09-12 18:29:38 UTC

We have all different styles and being able to collaborate, share ideas and listen to each other are important.

2025-09-12 18:29:43 UTC

There are times I will need to be the initiator in collaboration.

amaitland7 — 2025-09-12 18:29:47 UTC

I'm willing to contribute but also notice the value in listening to others when there are other expert voices in the mix.

2025-09-12 18:29:48 UTC

I like to make others laugh... ;-)

2025-09-12 18:29:52 UTC

I talk too much, need to listen more!

R. bennett 4th

rbennett88 — 2025-09-12 18:29:54 UTC

One thing I learned about my collaboration style is that I'm pretty flexible. I allow others to voice what they think is best, and I interject if I feel it will contribute or if I can improve.

M. Morris (5th Grade)

mmorris268 — 2025-09-12 18:30:05 UTC

It is helpful to discuss the positives and negatives of all decisions to make the best choice for "survival".

jdavis7_33 — 2025-09-12 18:30:07 UTC

One thing that I learned about my collaboration style is that I'm accustom to working solo, but collaboration is so helpful and beneficial

Ashley Cummings- 8 P1/2

2025-09-12 18:30:22 UTC

Remember that I have a voice and there's a reason I'm here. I need to not be so nervous about jumping in.

rhuskin — 2025-09-12 18:30:23 UTC

I think that sometimes people do not contribute as much to a collaboration situation as others because they are not sure where to jump in or are nervous. I could try asking another teacher what their opinion is in order to help them feel like they have an opportunity to share.

2025-09-12 18:30:30 UTC

Continue to add laughter but also have my serious answer :)

2025-09-12 18:30:32 UTC

I will focus on listening more intentionally, analyze and think before speaking.

R. Bennett

rbennett88 — 2025-09-12 18:30:55 UTC

Maybe step into a different role and see how it goes?

2025-09-12 18:31:52 UTC

I can step into a different role and see how that fits me.

2025-09-12 18:34:41 UTC

Honestly, we all shared and collaborated equally.

2025-09-12 19:01:48 UTC

Not sure at this time. Maybe ask more questions?