What even is a leader anymore? The word “leader” has lost it's value over time and “leaders” that students look up to in school nowadays are the popular kids that wear brand name clothes and are disrespectful to their peers and superiors. When most people think of a “leader” they think of someone who is very outgoing and not afraid to take charge in certain situations. While that may be true in some people, I feel that being a leader requires much more than these qualities, it requires more than just expecting people to follow in whatever they do when they do it. It requires time, interpersonal relationships, and most importantly it requires genuine care and love for the people around us. For example, I am an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
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I am naturally an optimistic, overly-happy, always out of my shell type of person. I have no trouble making new friends or going up to strangers just to strike a conversation. I am definitely a people person, and I am always willing to go out of my way to meet the needs of others around me. Whether it's staying after softball practice to help the freshmen get their technique down, or simply helping one of my classmates on a homework problem I always strive to be someone that anyone could come to for anything. Often in group settings I try to take the initiative to help get things going, I often do this on my softball team when I lead stretches and workouts. One thing that I make an effort to do the most is praise people for their accomplishments. I find joy and I get energized by telling others how great they are doing. On the field, I always give positive feedback to all of my teammates for their admirable hard work. One leadership skill that I have that isn't as strong as others is flexibility. I am a people pleaser and I struggle with telling people no, especially if it is an adult or someone that I don't want to disappoint. I often book myself with plans and get anxious when mishaps and sudden changes are thrown my way. I am working to overcome this disadvantage in my life by committing and staying true to one little thing at a time, and not over booking myself to the point of
I am naturally an optimistic, overly-happy, always out of my shell type of person. I have no trouble making new friends or going up to strangers just to strike a conversation. I am definitely a people person, and I am always willing to go out of my way to meet the needs of others around me. Whether it's staying after softball practice to help the freshmen get their technique down, or simply helping one of my classmates on a homework problem I always strive to be someone that anyone could come to for anything. Often in group settings I try to take the initiative to help get things going, I often do this on my softball team when I lead stretches and workouts. One thing that I make an effort to do the most is praise people for their accomplishments. I find joy and I get energized by telling others how great they are doing. On the field, I always give positive feedback to all of my teammates for their admirable hard work. One leadership skill that I have that isn't as strong as others is flexibility. I am a people pleaser and I struggle with telling people no, especially if it is an adult or someone that I don't want to disappoint. I often book myself with plans and get anxious when mishaps and sudden changes are thrown my way. I am working to overcome this disadvantage in my life by committing and staying true to one little thing at a time, and not over booking myself to the point of