People skills

My philosophy of leadership Leadership is the ability to be the influential source in motivating others to do their best in any given situation. Leadership cannot emerge solely from one individual but from a network of interactions and in context (Montuori, 2010). It is the responsibility of a leader to be the catalyst of change in order to help teachers be better than they are, to be a source of inspiration and encouragement, and to feel empowered by knowing they are providing the best they…

and classmates. To be successful is not just about winning at all costs, but about winning using to the proper tools. OLCR composition course will be demanding and intense as noted in the syllabus. Learning college level research, enhancing reading skills along with analyzing, evaluating, and synthesize ideas. Onto drafting and revising essays while writing in clear Standard English. Requiring two books for the success of the course: The Writer’s Presence by Donald McQuade and Robert Atwan, in…

school sport. The definition of the word sport describes robotics perfectly. Robotics also parallels other official sports, and much like other sports, robotics requires a great deal of skill and strategy. According to Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of the word sport is “a competition or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other”. If you take that literal definition alone,…

activities that have provided necessary skills. The JROTC program has improved my public speaking and collaborative skills. JROTC is an Army based program that exposes today's youth to first-hand leadership roles. They exercise the importance of moral qualities as well as expanding intellectual capabilities. I am constantly presenting various lessons to my peers and with the feedback given I am able to to improve in an aspect I am lacking in. With this imperative skill, I am able to voice my…

An achievement that sets me apart from others would be my National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, which I attained in the spring of 2015. This credential acknowledges that I have the skills to prevent people from drowning in pools, beaches and lakes, across the nation. It also deems me capable of supervising and overseeing multiple activities, competitions and swimming programs. Some may consider lifeguarding as just another job, but for me, it’s a lifestyle. My competitive swimming…

Success is a relative term. Some people measure success by how many commas are in a bank account and size of house a person owns; some measure success by the amount of obstacles a person has overcome and still stands tall and strong. Using the second definition, a person can become successful with a reason to continue fighting and a group of people who will help them fight through adversity. In First Job by Iliana Roman, a single mother who dropped out of high school because of a pregnancy,…

I am applying for the position of Head Guard. I feel that I would fill this position very well because of my leadership and organizational skills. My leadership and organizational skills come from when I was a patrol leader in Boy Scout Troop 806 for 2 years. As a patrol leader I was in charge of a group of about 10 kids in the troop. During campouts I had to assign jobs to all of my scouts, and make sure they stayed on task. These jobs ranged from setting up tents to cooking a meal. I always…

this subject alone. Well it should be understandable since the years spent in school, one will need to craft his or her skill in the ways of note taking in order to take effective notes during a fast-paced lecture. Note-taking is a valuable skill not only academically but a skill one can inaugurate to everyday life. “Note taking is an essential academic and practical life skill that can be readily taught using a standard process and adhering to best practice and attention to detail.” Knowing how…

Recognizing that some followers find a CEO unapproachable or feeling like they’re ‘just a number’ creates a volatile emotionally-laden situation, which greatly hinders the transition to a servant leadership model. Ranked highest in the ‘skills and abilities’ graph, the CEO is valued for his/her managerial expertise. According to Greenleaf (1970), a servant leader should envision a positive future state of an organization the s/he helps followers work towards by using creativity and imagination…

professional in the field of research psychology, I have learned the following: 1. The skills and attributes I need in order to be successful are transdisciplinary and cognitive load management. Transdisciplinary refers to the ability to understand concepts across multiple disciplines (Institute for the Future, 2011). This skill is vital in the global world as many problems cannot be solved by one specialized skill and in turn brings together researchers from different disciplines (Institute…