Lisa Cash Hanson said, "Leadership is the ability to guide others without force into a direction or decision that leaves them still feeling empowered and accomplished." Hanson continues to remind me of the selfless nature that great leaders continue to practice. To me, leadership is not a title or destination. Leadership isn't about remembrance or fame, it's about the impact, inspiration, and the influence you have on others. The first reason why I want to become a Residential Leader is to ease the transition from home to college. I want to help them throughout the year rather than just a couple of weeks like the Tarleton Transition Mentors do. My RL has helped me tremendously throughout the first couple weeks of college, and I would like to help students navigate through the stress of freshman year, and then help them with anything else along the way. I want to be a Residential Leader because it can help prepare me for my career field. I want to work in the criminal justice field, so learning how to respond to different types of situations, ranging from life-threatening to minor activities can help me in my future career. Properly reacting to a situation can be vital to a person's well-being, as well as their future. …show more content…
I will be able to grow as a student and as a leader, by receiving this opportunity. I am a bit of an introvert at first, and by pushing myself to aim high, this pushes me out of my comfort zone into unfamiliar territory. This can teach me to strengthen my conversation skills and my ability to socialize others. I will grow as a student by constantly reinventing and strengthening my beliefs and values. I will grow as a leader by improving my leadership skills and constantly practice them throughout the school year. Being a residential leader will give me the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives and make a positive change in the residential halls and on