Admittedly, I had no knowledge of what PLA was or the organization's values prior to applying to BGSU. While researching service organizations within the school, PLA immediately stood as the quintessential organization to be a member of based on its core values: integrity, service, credibility, and learning. With these values in mind, leadership skills are learned and then taught to continue the cycle of using service in the community as a vehicle for leadership. Participation in community service projects and student organizations shows dedication to a common goal; leaving a positive impact demonstrates the leadership skills being acquired. Communication skills are cultivated to make exploring personal values and ethical dilemmas with others more eye-opening, …show more content…
I would like to expose myself to new and unique learning opportunities that allow me to grow as a student. My goal is to excel in my schoolwork so I may be able to contribute to class discussions and working with my peers. Learning from others is just as important as leading, and I intend to strive to do both in the classes and organizations I am involved in. More importantly, exposing myself to opportunities to serve and volunteer on campus would would allow me to grow as a person. I feel that stepping out of my comfort zone in a variety of situations will help me succeed as a student and position me as a leader to my peers. There have been many challenges I have overcome, but also many I have not faced that would help me to be a more understanding person. By becoming more empathetic and understanding of situations others face, I will be able to more effectively lead and increase my credibility in my field. Having these experiences will make me a more well rounded person, and I hope to reap the benefits from serving, leading, and academically excelling to further my future
Playing on a high school tennis team, being a freshman advisory peer leader, and volunteering at various locations has provided me with the tools to be a good leader in anything I do. Being a member of my tennis team has taught me to be supportive and spread positive motivation to all my teammates through all the losses and wins. As an upperclassman, I stand as a role model and mentor for the younger athletes, a peer to approach when needing to perfect a serve or gain confidence before a match. Freshmen Advisory had taught be the importance of being receptive towards new high school students, being a point of reference for anything from getting an A in a difficult class to making new friends. I was able to help guide the freshmen in my school through their first year while at a new stage in their lives. I have also been involved within my community at numerous volunteer locations such as Center for Food Action, New Life Senior Center, Valley Hospital and many more. I have learned to be a leader within these organizations by giving back and influencing my peers to do the
At the beginning of my senior year, I committed myself to additional volunteer works. These volunteer activities require leadership skills that I have learned previously. Some of these activities include:
Quoted by Ronald Reagan “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” A manager gets things done via planning and delegation. Tasks are usually assigned and results are obtained by other efforts. A leader gets things done by holding a vision, modeling behaviors and usually have very inspiring actions. A manager is defined as, “An individual who is in charge of a certain group or tasks” (Business Dictionary). A leader is defined as “The person who leads or commands a group, organizations” (Business Dictionary).
I have learned from fellow classmates and peers on how to become a selfless leader and follower thinking of others above myself. Throughout my four years of high school, I’ve been a part of many clubs, some that I am still involved in and some with important leadership positions. My main motive in getting involved with my community and school is to improve our school and community. In AFJROTC I have done over 250 hours of community service just within ROTC and have done over 1,000 community service throughout my community and school. I believe in selfless actions to help benefit my neighbor and peer to overall make us both superior. I am currently the Steele’s National Honors Society President, a Flight (class) commander and squadron (leader of all flights) commander, Business manager for 2017-2018 Squire magazine, Class of 2018 reporter (class officer). I have key positions in many clubs and organizations that have over this year improved and exceeded expectations. As I am a Leader, I have learned to become a respected, caring, strong-willed, straight forward, and reputative leader. I learned this mostly from the direction and teaching of Steele High School making me the leader I am
I have demonstrated excellence In leadership by being in Future Business Leaders of America ever since I was in my freshman year. I became secretary my freshman year, vice president my sophomore year, and will have acquired the privilege of becoming President my senior year. Being in FBLA has helped me not only grow as a member, but as a leader. Throughout my growth inside the club, I have been able to encourage others to join extracurricular activities, developing my interpersonal skills. Community service has also been a major part of my High School career. Whether it’s first preparing and painting the posters for an activity we are having, to being in charge of a fundraising event, my goal has always been to try to impact the community breaking
Since I was a young boy, I have always been a leader in my community. My mom worked as a teacher, so when school let out, I normally would have to come to Person and wait for my mom to take me home. While waiting for her, I would roam around the school and help out however I was needed (although since I was so young, I could not really do much). Over the years, my sense of helpfulness continued to grow, and it began to show. However, I believe I hit my first (of many) high points during Teachers would ask me if I could help them out in an assortment of different events, ranging from helping to set up band concerts, or helping man a station during the Fall Festival. Also, I joined the National Junior Honor Society in my 6th grade year, and
The personal experiences I have had along the way have aided in shaping my character. For example, this year I had the privilege of being elected to the board of my school’s National French Honor Society. Our induction ceremony for new members was taking place and much preparation had to be done in a short amount of time. As a new board member, I took charge and made sure every detail of the ceremony was perfect. From decorations, food, audio and video, I did it all. My teacher and head of the honor society was very impressed by my leadership and “take charge” approach that she appointed me the new President of the French Honor Society for the 2015-2016 school years. That event allowed me to see my true potential as someone who works well with others as a leader, and my ability to work under pressure to achieve results. I have always strived to be the best I can be and excel at whatever task I set out to do. By having the opportunity to attend The United States Naval Academy, it would allow me to continue to challenge myself academically as well as strengthen my leadership and discipline. I would also be honored to serve my country as an officer, giving back to this great country that has been so good to me and my family for generations. All of my life I have been told that I am a very determined individual with a strong presence and desire to lead. It only seems right that I further develop myself
Throughout my high school years, I gave myself many opportunities and challenges to demonstrate my worth as a leader. Of all these positions, the one I take pride in the most would be taking the lead role of directing a non-profit ACT organization. Together with my classmate, we had founded the organization to which I took charge of after he left to attend college. During my role as president of the ACT organization, my responsibilities included tutoring, finding teachers, organizing sign ups, as well as procuring space to hold classes.
Growing up in a small town, it is crucial that every individual get involved. This has pushed me to stay active in athletics, National Honor Society, student government, FFA, band, choir, play production, speech, and CYO. I take every organization I am involved with seriously and have earned some leadership positions: FFA News Reporter, Volleyball & Basketball Captain, Class President, and Student Council Member. It is an honor to hold these leadership positions and be a positive role model for the younger generation. I am able to support those younger than me and demonstrate a hard work ethic. By using my leadership and communication skills I have been able to influence teammates and fellow members to have a positive attitude
Wesleyan University Shelton leadership challenge will help me build the skill that are important in a leader. This program will help me strengthen the community around and also teach me skills that I will later pass to my peers once returning to school in August. The Shelton leadership program will help me prepare a self development plan the I can later use to help me in college and in life. This program will help me build relationships with kids around the world and help identify the leadership skill that I am strong in and the other that need more development. Academically I will benefit from from the goal orientation and decision making skills this camp will provide. Personally I will benefit from teamwork and public speaking. The goal orientation
From this club I’ve learned people assemble and assisting each other on a project, can be very refreshing. Our club works together, getting certain things accomplished. However; all of us learn the same thing at the same time. I’ve also learned you don’t have to be rewarded for every good thing you do in life, sometimes the most rewarding things are just doing it in the first place. And I participating in theaters and know that I am a helpful person when it comes to helping people remembering their lines. And also I worked at the church café and learned my leadership skills there as well I have also applied it everywhere I go.
The first proposed change is to reduce the number of aircraft assigned to each AMU. I propose that we do this by limiting AMU’s to only 10 assigned Aircraft and 200 to 250 personal. In many squadrons this will require the stand up of a third AMU. Though this will require more SNCOs for AMU leadership positions. It will allow for the Junior NCOS to hold higher Supervisory level positions developing them into better NCOs. This will do two very important things in regards to managing Millennials and accomplishing the mission. The first is it will improve overall interpersonal communication between millennials and AMU leadership. Second, it will give the Junior NCO’s more developmental opportunities and make them better leaders, in addition to gaining their buy in to AMU decisions. This in turn, through improved communication will gain the Airman’s
Although this life-altering, experience serves as a catalyst for my desire to give back and make a difference, it was not until my leadership roles at Florida State that I understood true passion and humility. My junior year, I was honored to serve on the executive committee for Relay For Life at Florida State as the Panhellenic Recruitment Chair. Having little leadership experience and much trepidation, I knew this would be a challenge. Fortunately, the same semester I enrolled in a leadership course that provided me with the framework of effective leadership and gave me the motivation that I needed to excel. The various leadership tests, group activities and classroom conversations in this course and others, heightened my passion for not only leading and serving but accepting and appreciating the diversity that surrounds the world
Whether it be discovering a new interest or taking a chance on a new challenge, experience breeds understanding. You cannot truly understand anything until you have lived it. The summer after my junior year, I decided to join a volunteer organization entitled Youth United Way. Most people acknowledge the existence of problems within a community, but I did not truly understand these issues until I faced them first-hand. Whether it was raising money in order to buy books for families that could not afford them, or assisting children who originated from abusive households, I learned that not everybody has had the same opportunities that I have had. I was inspired after discovering that a little bit of help goes a long
Growing up down South, I did not have many academic opportunities, so, therefore, I participated in many clubs at school. To be a part of these clubs, there were certain requirements such as community service and a certain GPA. I have volunteered in several ways, but the main one that meant the most to me was being able to help my community by volunteering at the Community Center, educating and helping students engage in extracurricular activities that kept them interested in their academic courses. All of the clubs that I’ve participated in have always been to help my community inside and outside of school- not only do I volunteer my time to help those in need, but I also volunteer for many leadership roles. One leadership role that I find leaves a lasting impact is that of Boston Student Advisory Council, where I represent my high school and come up with innovative ways to better serve my