Mary Adewole<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EDL 290T<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Campus Leadership Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 15th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this assignment, I attended the Kevin Chamberlin: Be Curious, Be Kind, Be Ready, Be Intentional: A Career of Continual Becoming event. During the event, he spoke about different parts of his career and how he has managed to continually grow in the different fields he has ended up in. Kevin Chamberlin is famously known for his role as the \u201clazy butler\u201d in the Disney Channel classic, Jessie. However, over the years, he had branched out into many different roles, all different from one another. Most recently, he has been able to grow a large following on TikTok, as he captivates his audience with funny and relatable content, leaving his younger audience feeling nostalgic about their childhood. This event stood out to me because it wasn\u2019t presented as a traditional leadership event with specific steps on how to become a good leader. Rather, it spoke more about how to be intentional about being a leader and how to continually grow and adapt to situations and times we find ourselves in. His speech had a lot of comedic themes, once again reminding us about his character on the show, while also showing the importance of adjusting your message to your audience. For this reflection, I\u2019ll be going over some of his points that stood out to me and how they can be applied day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first point that stood out to me was his rule #4, \u201cKnowledge is Power\u201d. He talked about the importance of seeking out knowledge and information, especially regarding things that are new and unfamiliar. I\u2019m assuming that in his journey to growing his TikTok following, there was a lot that he had to learn about what people want to see, what is relevant to the audience that he is reaching, and the overall structure of how the app works. I also imagine that this might have been uncomfortable and even frustrating to go through, but sticking through it has resulted in very positive and encouraging outcomes. One of my top values as a person is growth, and hearing this rule reminded me about the importance of looking for new opportunities to grow, outside of the ones we engage in as college students. Learning might look like new classes that teach new concepts, new skills that create value, or starting a new hobby that fills up our time and makes our days better. Gaining knowledge looks like knowing more about a particular topic or concept than you did in the past. This rule relates directly to the \u201cBe Curious\u201d portion of his talk, which encourages you to seek out something new that could elevate your current position, whatever that might look like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second point that stood out to me was his rule #5, \u201cEmbrace Your Quirks.\u201d For this rule, he spoke about the value of embracing what makes us different. He gave a personal example from his childhood about how he was often singled out because of his weight. And rather than staying out of the spotlight because of this, he began to use his individuality as a strength that has brought him this far. Everyone has something that makes them unique, and in society, there are some features that are viewed as positive and appealing, while others are seen as weird. He talked about not neglecting the things that make us special, but instead finding ways to use them for our benefit. This was a great reminder to not try to be anyone else. I find this to be very important, especially for college students, as this stage of our lives is about finding ourselves and discovering who we really are without pressure from parents and certain expectations. This rule spoke against conforming to what society views as normal, but instead, finding what suits us best. I think this speaks to the \u201cBe Intentional\u201d portion of his topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next rule that stood out to me was rule #6, \u201cGo the Extra Mile\u201d. Here, he spoke against being too comfortable in one position and how we are also meant to treat other people. Sometimes, we sell ourselves short when we refuse to go out of our comfort zone to achieve something new or form new relationships. Most times, the goals that we set out for ourselves require us to do uncomfortable and far-reaching things. Being able to push ourselves and accept the challenge increases our chances of growth and learning new lessons. Specifically, he spoke about going the extra mile to help those in need. This is particularly important in an individualistic society, where most people are only concerned with their own day to day activities. He also spoke about going the extra mile in the work we are assigned, ensuring that there is quality and evidence of excellence. This ensures that we are perceived as hardworking and diligent in the work we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These were the talking points that stood out to me. They stood out to me because they are tips that can be applied in different situations, and they are especially relevant for college students. They are helpful for current college students, and also for students who are about to graduate and are looking for ways to grow and improve as they step into new careers. As I graduate from Miami University, I\u2019m eager to see how these rules apply to a corporate workspace where systems and institutions are set in place. \u201cContinuous Becoming\u201d is an encouragement to keep looking for ways to personally develop by taking responsibility for the growth that we wish to experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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