Becoming A Leader (ROTC)

People at one point or another in life are presented with the opportunity to become a leader, but it is up to oneself to make that choice. Leaders are people we look up to, those who want to make a difference one way or another. They posses a certain kind of confidence that enables them to inspire others and gain their trust. Great leadership is highly important in order to prevent chaos and confusion in various workplaces. There has been a significant amount of leaders in the past, as well as today, all of which have similar qualities. Being in ROTC has taught me multiple things, all of which is aimed at making us future leaders in the ARMY.

When it comes to being a leader, there are certain things you need to do and qualities that make you stand out. For me, Leadership is taking control of a situation by helping others and being there for your team. It is having the courage and compassion to guide others and be a positive motivator in their lives. Leaders often take responsibility of their team actions and do not blame anymore or discourage them, just build them up. They care more about helping others and making sure no one is left behind than a pat on the back. They can make …show more content…
Oneday I will become a leader, and when that happens I want to make sure I have the confidence in myself to be able to not only teach others, but inspire them as well. I need to get over my fear of talking in front of others and making mistakes. One thing I know for sure and that I should keep in mind is that leaders make mistakes a well, and I will not be able to grow if I do not continue to make mistakes and learn from them. Another thing I really need to work on is my communication skills, which ties into being afraid to speak up. I know this is a huge problem for me, but I do notice myself talking a bit more than before, and hopefully with time I will keep