We're not playing follow the leader!

My take on the idea of groupthink by William H. Whyte, Jr. is that often to many times we follow suite of others that are in our small group. For example last week when I wrote my blog I had the advantage of being able to read others in my group who had already written their blog for the week. I decided to keep my blog looking and sounding very similar to the others in my group, because it was very comfortable and required me to think less. In class when we were talking about group think it made me take a step back and realize how many times in my life I just go with the flow, even though I may have a better idea or want to do something else. It is good to be able to agree and use others ideas, but I now know I need to make sure that myself and everyone in the group agrees with the decisions that are made. I found this quick youtube video that explains group think a little bit better through a Sociology 100 course study, that is performed by students. In the beginning they ask a girl about how many hours she studies. Her answer changes however when she enters a small group atmosphere to conform her answers closer to those in the group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EooVqjISJHw

I wanted to also update everyone on the progress that our group had this weak. We had been slacking off a little bit, but we have now picked up the pace and have decided to work with the YWCA (which David talks about in his post). We will be collecting used cell phones, preferable that still work or just need a battery. If you know of anyone that has a phone or you yourself

have one we would be glad to donate it to the YWCA. Go out and tell all of your friends, because I believe that word of mouth can be some of the best marketing available. I sincerely have no negative comments about our group and it has been really nice to work in a group where everyone gets along and is focused on the goal.

Thanks,

Zach Myers