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Justin Norcutt-07/12/2025-Cultivating Community & Leadership 

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Journal Entry

Today I commit to strengthening community bonds by stepping into a leadership role. Eco‑Sólidos shows how collective action—motivated by Franklin Ayón and supported by ICRC—can unify warring factions, reduce conflict, and lift morale www.laestrella.com.pa+4The Guardian+4ICRC Blogs+4. 

Goal: become a team facilitator—coordinate shifts, welcome new participants, mediate differences, celebrate successes. 

Daily actions

● Begin by helping coordinate morning recycling/planting teams. 

● Introduce new participants to routines, safety gear, tools. 

● Be a liaison: share feedback with supervisors, suggest improvements, offer support. ● Encourage collective reflection after each session—acknowledge both effort and outcomes. 

Value

Conflict resolution experience—valuable both inside and out. 

Respect and trust—leadership draws attention and builds relationships. ● Opportunity for sentence reduction: leadership roles are work hours too Justice Trends+1The Guardian+1. 

Reflection: End the day by journaling on conflicts I helped smooth and how I showed empathy. Leadership here not only benefits my peers, but also builds the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence crucial for future success.