I never really used to consider myself a leader. Yet I always find myself in that kind of position in the classroom, at home, and on the basketball court. In class, I’m usually the leader during most group activities in the classroom. I have to make sure everyone does their part in the activity, resolve any issues, and motivate my peers to do their best. It has taught me about leadership and responsibility and I have also improved my communication skills. As the best and most influential player on the school basketball team, I have embraced the role as leader. I lead by example during practice and in games. I need to be vocal and push myself everyday in order to be a better leader and teammate. It’s my job to keep my teammates’ spirits up constantly as …show more content…
I used to think that a leader is just a person who tells people what to do and has power. Now I know that a leader is supposed to inspire people, encourage them, and challenge them to reach their full potential every day, at every opportunity. A leader also has to push his or her self every day in order to reach their own full potential as a leader. I also began to understand that a leader needs to work just as hard, if not harder than, everyone else. As the example setters and role models, leaders need to be disciplined and dedicated to what they need to as leaders. I believe that I have the potential and the work ethic that is needed in order to become a great leader. I began to notice my potential as a leader when I was in the 6th grade. My AAU basketball team had a tournament in Chico. During this tournament I experienced a shift in the way I was playing as well as a shift in my role on the team. I started to play my best basketball and that carried with the rest of my teammates. When we needed a spark, everyone, including the coach, looked to me. They all counted on me to be an all around player that can be trusted in late-game situations and consistently provide