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After three years in the FFA organization, I have learned one thing, you can always benefit from sitting at the feet of experienced leaders. Therefore, I applied for the opportunity to attend a leadership training supported by the Rotary Club. The only issue was that the Rotary Club liked to take young people and train them to be leaders not just hone previously developed leadership skills. After taking a chance and submitting my resume and going through the interview process, I was accepted into the program. It was clearly understood I had to be open and flexible to possibly reshaping my leadership techniques with their program. Nervous, yet excited, I did not know what to expect, especially when they notified the participants they would …show more content…

However, after a lot of reflection, I came to the conclusion my dependence on technology could be a distraction as a participant and this would be an incredible opportunity I would never have again. Beyond the break from technology, another aspect which brought me out of my comfort zone was the fact the students at the conference represented a diverse cross-section of Texas from about a 600 mile radius of Central Texas. As a young person growing up in a small rural town, being able to experience and interact with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds was an incredible opportunity for me. Throughout the conference, we were divided into teams, and I was a part of Team 3. There were so many differences between us, it was hard to find any common ground at first. At first the group struggled to come together, but soon we realized that our different experiences and perceptions made us a strong unit as we were given tasks to complete. Through this simple task of group work, I began to realize just how special this leadership training was for me and my future. For example, when we had a treasure hunt, and only one person could talk. To say the least, our communication skills were tested, but each of us stepped up with different ways of expressing our ideas

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Basically, I learned that it is crucial to take audacious steps when we see people in vulnerable situations. Additionally, it is very important for me to lead others by example, have a positive attitude even amid intense circumstances, work as a team, listen to others’ suggestions, articulate my vision to the team members, and encourage others. In addition, I learned that a leadership role has to be Christ centered and it needs to be a grace driven effort in lieu of self-seeking success. My previous experiences helped me to believe that a community of believers working together with servant-heart mindset can, definitely, transform the vulnerable societies.

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I believe I have excellent leadership qualities that could be used in FFA. One of my qualities is my communications skills. I have acquired a skill that I have worked on ever since junior high, public speaking, and have improved greatly thanks to FFA and

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Little Shy Issac, now knew what to think about before an interview and could easily do it for next year’s process if I decided to. I’ve attended numerous COLTs (Chapter Officer Leadership Training), a 24 hour FFA officer training that happens three times a year, learning about Time management, new ways to bring members to your chapter, brainstorming ideas, and the list goes on. Additionally, I’ve attended Peoria Mini Leadership camp’s, National FFA Convention, NDLC camp out’s, District CDE competitions, and local chapter officer training with a private session with former state FFA officers, and countless hours during both chapter and officer meetings. During and after each of these, I’ve learned how to enhance my abilities to become a better leader, to get to know my colleagues better and understand how they think, and most importantly, I’ve learned about what type of person I’d like to become and who I am. Not to mention the revamping of my social skills after being in an isolated area for countless months only talking to people I already know and are comfortable

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