A leader is not only one that knows where to go, but shows others where to go. A leader inspires those around them to do more, become more, and learn more. They seek out the potential that you cannot already see, and they guide you to use it. Leadership doesn’t come with power or education. Leadership is defined through the effect one has inflicted on others. We’ve all been guided by someone's leadership at one point, and we all know how important it can be. Our society is based off of leadership, and how everyone builds off each other. Throughout the years of my life, I’ve jumped up to the task of leading others, aspired to make a difference in others lives. My leadership sprung from the simplest of tasks in the hallway of schools, to more …show more content…
I went to Harriet Tubman Charter as a child, and let me tell you, that school definitely needed some guidance. I went to Tubman for three years, and it was in my first year that I began to wonder what I wanted to do with my life. I’d realized at Tubman that I enjoyed helping others and making an impact on those around me. I began to participate a lot more, instead of waiting for others to ask questions, I asked them if they understood. A can recall one time in which my skills were tested. Around my third year at Tubman, when my teacher was fired, my principal asked me to teach my class the days’ lesson. So I stepped up to the stage, and led my class until I’d reached a sufficient place. Now, this is where I had realized my potential, and the factors to being a leader. However, I needed to work on the way I presented myself. As a leader, one should accept more the group's fault, and less of the credit. That’s exactly where I went wrong, where was my …show more content…
High School has been a great place for me to put my skills to the test. I found myself bringing these skills to the tennis court, with my tennis team. During my first year of tennis at HSHMC, I was motivated and influenced by the leaders around me to thrive as a leader myself. I was given a chance during my second year with the team. As more people joined the team, I made sure they started the team as positively as I had. My extra experience gave me leverage, but did not make me any more important than the newer players. With everyone that starts a new sport, comes frustration and learning, so I made sure that everyone found their ground, and moved onto stable footing. If you’ve been at HSHMC long enough, then you’ve of the detrimental group comps. I’ve always found that group comps have been a great time for me to display my leadership. However, this is not due to any academic standing. When taking a group comp, I always make sure that we are on time, well organized, and efficient. When it comes to groups comps it’s very important that the group utilizes everyone's individual ability. Furthermore mine was