First and foremost, leaders come in all shapes and forms, there is not one set physical mold for them, but what they all do share are certain characteristics and desires. Leadership in and of itself, is the ability to guide others, take responsibility, and share a vision that inspires and leaves others with a sense of empowerment. Evidently, it takes an exceptional leader to exhibit exceptional leadership skills. Additionally, the most prominent act that all adequate leaders demonstrate is that they are steadily engaged in enhancing their leadership skills. There have been various magnificent leaders throughout history, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Sojourner Truth, Nelson Mandela, and Eleanor Roosevelt. I thrive to follow in the footsteps of these phenomenal leaders and get closer to this goal everyday by practicing my leadership skills in my home, school, and community. Demonstrating leadership at home has proven to be life-changing, I’ve taken on the position of being a leader at home because I am the oldest child, therefore, I put the responsibility upon myself to teach my younger sisters the ropes of life, I also guide my parents to being healthier and better versions of themselves. My sisters look up to me as their role model and I live a life of example by exhibiting that self-respect, academic responsibility, …show more content…
I demonstrate leadership skills, reliability, ethics, and kindness. Becoming a member of the National Honor Society would aid me in developing my skills, giving back to the community and it would greatly benefit me as a scholar. The National Honor Society would also give me a safe place to network and exchange ideas with other like-minded individuals. Ultimately, with the help of the National Honor Society, I will continue to grow and become a productive member of