“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” -- John C. Maxwell. Being the drum major this past year, I have learned a lot about being a leader within the band. I would like to continue this position so I can keep the band on the great path it seems to follow. Leaders shouldn’t be perfect, that is the worse possible thing for them to be. They need to be able to make mistakes, learn from them, and fix them. That shows others that leaders make mistakes too, and it encourages them to learn from their mistakes and improve themselves. Being chosen again as drum major will allow me to continue improving new and familiar skills. These skills include teaching, conducting, leading, communicating, and marching. Learning
