My Leadership Philosophy

A true leader has been defined as helping and believing in someone so they become more than they ever thought they could be. As a leader, I recognize what qualities I have as an individual and look to use those characteristics to express my strengths and help others. My leadership skills are displayed in the classrooms as a student at North Platte High School, at home, as well as on the field and court as a player. In the classroom, I am a leader because I continually have a positive attitude, am not afraid to challenge myself or others to improve to their full potential, and love studying hard. Having determination, hard work, and sharp skills, I have been able to maintain a 4.0 throughout my studies at North Platte High School. I am not afraid to encourage my friends and classmates to value good grades as well, and often they look to me for help with things they don’t understand. I also try to be a good role model with the choices and behavior I exhibit to my teachers and leaders in school. …show more content…
As the oldest, I feel that I want to be a positive role model to my siblings and be a man they can look up to. Only having my mother around the house makes it necessary for me to do more to help her and our family. Sometimes when my Mom is out picking up kids or working late, she needs me to help her with dinner. I have learned to cook, but also how important it is to clean up the mess. I always involve my little brothers and sister too so they can learn as well. I also help her some nights pick up my siblings at practices and school, help with laundry, and many other household things. I have learned to delegate chores and that together we can get a lot more accomplished! I feel like my siblings have learned a lot about teamwork and how to work hard by me striving to be a good role model for them. Having more responsibilities has helped me mature and grow as a person, as