My Leadership Philosophy
Being a good leader has been a part of my everyday life for as long as I can remember. I'm the eldest child so I have always been given a lot of responsibility. Even before I was given official leadership positions, I was a leader in my friend group. And teachers, band directors, and church leaders have seen this potential.
Being the oldest of three children in my household, my parents have always looked to me to take care of my younger siblings. I have been the peacemaker between my younger brother and sister forever. By showing them a good example and teaching them the right way to act, I may have been fundamental in their growth as people. Working with my siblings and learning to tolerate and love them no matter what they do has also helped …show more content…
I may not be the loudest member, but when something needs to get done I will be the one to put a plan into action. At my church for the first few years of high school I was partially in charge of a group of misfit kids who didn’t really fit in with the rest of the “cliques.” I helped organize events, meetings, and a weekly gathering before church for these people. By giving them a sense of belonging and community I was able to foster lasting relationships between the members and also myself. Most of these people have graduated now or moved away, but all of us still have a bond to everyone we met in that group. More recently, I have formed a tight bond with the people in my high school. My house has become a safe hang-out spot for anyone. It doesn’t matter what time it is, how well we know you, or whether we have had any notice, my family and I are happy to accept guests. Most of the time its just for people to have something to do, but every now and then a friend will really need a safe place to get away. I am always happy to provide that. When we are not hanging out at my house however, I am always the person that plans my friends’ outings. We have had many successful trips to the beach, picnics, laser-tag outings, or movie days. I believe most of my indecisive and shy friends would not have many of the friends or experiences they
Being the oldest of three children in my household, my parents have always looked to me to take care of my younger siblings. I have been the peacemaker between my younger brother and sister forever. By showing them a good example and teaching them the right way to act, I may have been fundamental in their growth as people. Working with my siblings and learning to tolerate and love them no matter what they do has also helped …show more content…
I may not be the loudest member, but when something needs to get done I will be the one to put a plan into action. At my church for the first few years of high school I was partially in charge of a group of misfit kids who didn’t really fit in with the rest of the “cliques.” I helped organize events, meetings, and a weekly gathering before church for these people. By giving them a sense of belonging and community I was able to foster lasting relationships between the members and also myself. Most of these people have graduated now or moved away, but all of us still have a bond to everyone we met in that group. More recently, I have formed a tight bond with the people in my high school. My house has become a safe hang-out spot for anyone. It doesn’t matter what time it is, how well we know you, or whether we have had any notice, my family and I are happy to accept guests. Most of the time its just for people to have something to do, but every now and then a friend will really need a safe place to get away. I am always happy to provide that. When we are not hanging out at my house however, I am always the person that plans my friends’ outings. We have had many successful trips to the beach, picnics, laser-tag outings, or movie days. I believe most of my indecisive and shy friends would not have many of the friends or experiences they