CheckPoint
Amber Dean
September 16,2011
SOC/120

Each group of groups we belong brought us one steps closure in recognizing what each of us can bring to the plate. Wheter it be running track or a law firm we recognize the growth in achieving each goal we set out for ourself. Growing up I loved playing basketball I joined the team in the 6th grade. I enjoyed to rule about the game but was not very good at it all. One day I had the courage to try out and made the cut sometime I look back and think I got picked because I was tall but that was not it the coach seen I had skills. Being apart of a team made me happy like another family that works and plays together. I knew if I keep up the good work it would have payed off. By my 9th grade year I made first string The best thing I say I learned was the leadership the game taught me. A formal organization that I belong to is my job which is my career point right now. I am a shift manager at pizza hut. At first going in I was a waitress then I moved up to a cashier, cook and then I told myself I want more. I was always open for growth but it was up to me how far I could go. I am now a shift manager which took alot of me the time to be committed to the job, the growth of learning different procedure, inventory, truck ordering, food safety knowledge, and more. My boss told me you know you are getting some where when you can do my work and do not need me anymore. I felt good to know I was doing a great job that alone put a smile on my face. The main difference between the groups is based on the indivuals desire to do or join what they like to do. A formal group is more detail and tacted everything has a standard to acheive in a goal. Leaderships comes from learning and being