Essays on Leadership Experience

Leadership is a skill that can be developed and honed over time. For the past three years, I have had the opportunity to develop my leadership skills in various roles. Through this experience, I have come to understand the qualities of an effective leader and how to use them to bring out the best from others. In my first year as a leader, I was elected captain of my school’s basketball team. As captain, it was my responsibility to ensure that everyone on the team worked together towards our common goal of winning games. To do this, I had to set clear expectations for each player and provide guidance throughout practices and games. Furthermore, I also had to be available outside of practice times if any players needed help or advice with their game-play or academics. Being able to relate well with all members of the team allowed me to foster a positive environment enabling us all work together effectively towards success on court. The following year saw me take on an even greater role as president of both student government bodies at school and college level respectively. As president it became essential for me to build relationships with faculty members as well as students across both campuses in order for student initiatives and activities planned by these bodies run smoothly without any hitches. My ability to engage students through interactive dialogues during meetings enabled us collaborate more efficiently when planning events as well having better utilization resources made available by faculty members ultimately led us achieving most goals we set out accomplish that academic year . Most recently, I played a major leadership role within our campus ministry organization where facilitated weekly bible studies among fellow peers while providing spiritual guidance whenever needed This proved challenging at times due different wants needs among members but being able listen each person allow them express themselves freely collectively reach compromises enabled grow spiritually closer one another . Ultimately fostered atmosphere where we could share experiences openly discuss life issues honestly without fear judgement which has been rewarding experience beyond measure . These experiences have taught me much about what makes an effective leader; namely vision , listening empathy communication collaboration compromise patience understanding humility respect compassion trustworthiness accountability integrity determination passion enthusiasm innovation creativity adaptability positivity All these important qualities are key aspects need successful leaders possess order become successful ourselves inspire same those around .