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Leadership Philosophy Statement

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Something I was repetitively told in elementary school is the importance of being a leader, and everyday I am thankful that I listened to my teachers back then. I can honestly say at the time it was just something drilled into my mind like math or reading but I did not completely understand what it really meant; however, today I can confidently say that I fully understand what it means to posses this quality. Because I demonstrate dependability and integrity in extracurricular roles, industriousness and human compassion while planning events for my current high school, and character through volunteering, I embody the quality that is leadership. To begin, I demonstrate dependablity while in the roles of the National Honors Society Vice President …show more content…

I stood behind the principle of integrity and did not let someone get away with not being up to pare just because they were my friend. Furthermore, I demonstrate industriousness while planning events for my current high school. Currently I have been one of two people planning an entire Leadership Day at South Warren High School for local elementary and middle schools to teach kids about being a leader and all the benefits it has, using high school students identified as having leadership qualities as examples. My industriousness is what got me into the planning of this event, and has helped me do things such as design and order mass quantities of t-shirts, make over 700 buttons by hand to save and budget money for other things, contact local elementary and middle school students inviting them to this event, and planning detailed schedules for every person involved. Moreover, my human compassion while planning this event was illuminated. Figuring out groups for high school leadership students so they can be with their friends and people they can work well with is a daunting …show more content…

Throughout these volunteer sessions I had to demonstrate patience and flexibility based on the student I was assisting that day. Some days my student despised reading and had no focus and other days my student could not pronounce over half the words on the page or comprehend their meaning. I am very thankful I did this kind of volunteering because it allowed me to shape into a more patient and understanding person. Overall, I believe I epitomize what leadership stands for through my dependability and integrity in extracurricular roles, industriousness and human compassion while planning events for my current high school, and character through volunteering. A goal I have is further better myself in any way possible as a leader. I know this mean stepping out of my comfort zone and seeing things from more than one point of view, and I am ecstatic to see how new experiences will shape me and transform me into a better leader. Thank you for taking time to read this essay, and I hope I am considered for the Caleb Slaton Logan Aluminum

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