Heather,
Congratulations on making it to this point of your academic career. You have not given up and you have great support through your family, professors, and friends. You are nearing graduation and have a great future ahead of you. In order to reach your goals you need to remain focused. According to Goleman (2014), that requires you to engage in some delayed gratification and cognitive control. So lets focus on some specific goals to reach your personal vision of becoming author, educator and resonant leader, Heather Taylor, Ph.D.
Goal #1- Complete Master of Science in Leadership degree program
Milestone 1- Completion of Required Coursework
Action Step- October: MSLD634
Action Step- November: MSLD634
Milestone 2- Develop understanding of Public Policy
Action Step- January: MBAA648
Action Step- Implement coursework in practice during remainder of Ms. Wheelchair FL 2016 reign.
Milestone 3- Graduation
Action Step- Complete Capstone Course
Action Step- Apply for Graduation
Goal Accountability: Randall Taylor (Spouse) and Glenna Dollar (Sister-in-law)
Goal #2- Obtain Doctorate of Philosophy
Milestone 1- Determine field of study
Action Step- Research Graduate Programs
Action Step- Connect with Graduate Directors at Universities
Milestone 2- Apply for Admission at selected University
Action Step- Obtain Reference Letters
Action Step- Complete Application
Milestone 3- Complete Coursework and Graduate
Action Step- Maintain communication with Academic Advisor
Action Step- Pace coursework to allow for balance
Goal Accountability: Randall Taylor (Spouse) and Glenna Dollar (Sister-in-law)
Goal #3- Publish Book
Milestone 1- Create Outline of Book
Action Step- Determine Audience
Action Step- Brainstorm Chapters
Milestone 2- Write Book
Action Step- Create rough draft
Action Step- Create edited version
Milestone 3- Publish book
Action Step- Contact publishing companies
Action Step- Sign contract with publisher
Goal Accountability: Dayna Gonzales (Friend and avid reader)
While it may be tempting to move out of sequence or order with these steps, your ability to reach larger audiences would be enhanced with your doctorate. Depending on the audience, your writings may be used in coursework to teach future generations. In reaching these goals, maintain the larger vision that you want to reach as many people as possible with a message of hope and provide increased awareness of the need for social service improvement. It may be best to start a journal as a chronicle of your experiences that can be used in your book. Whether it be helping a Domestic Violence shelter, a Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinic, making strides for Child Abuse Prevention or speaking out about Sexual Assault, your first hand experience is crucial in helping others understand the importance of your message. You have a powerful story and it needs to be shared. In the process of getting your Ph.D. you will have many opportunities to publish in major journals. Learn from those experiences and develop your writing skills. Remember to pace yourself and maintain that balance. Remember to not be self-sacrificing but to put your health first, practicing mindfulness and creating an internal sense of peace to allow you to maintain focus. Together we will achieve your dreams!
Boyatzis, R., McKee, A. (2005). Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others through Mindfulness, Hope and Compassion. Boston: MA. Harvard Business Review Press.
Goleman, D. (2014). What Predicts Success? It's Not Your IQ. Daniel Goleman. Retrieved October 9, 2016 from http://www.danielgoleman.info/daniel-goleman-what-predicts-success-its-not-your-iq/
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