Leadership Interview Questions

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

As previously stated, mass incarceration is an immense issue. To be more specific, it is even more catastrophic amongst African American males. African American males have been affected the most by America’s incarceration policies for decades now. Mass

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." This inspirational quote came from the sixth president of the United States of America named, John Quincy Adams.

Those who can strengthen their leadership skills as a youth will better set themselves up to be able to lead others in the future. A leader is not always one that tells others what to do, but many times must show them by taking the initiative to work on the tasks with those that may follow. I have learned through my time as a Scout that the most effective leader does not boss others around, but leads by example. To obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must learn many traits throughout his time, that he will apply in his life service. This is the epitome of one’s time in Scouting, and can teach a person endless things about themselves.

"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader." Dolly Parton

“A leader is a person who influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal, having empowered the very same to reach their full potential in benefiting both sides." ()

I not only learned how to be a leader from adults as one of the senior scouts serving on the Patrol Leaders Council where we planned and created all troop activities, campouts, and skills, but also from firsthand experience by teaching the younger scouts everything from knot tying to cooking instead of sitting back and watching. While teaching, I learned that preparation and having a thorough understanding of the subject are essential to both the student’s advancement and the flow of the activity. On top of responsibilities, I made a plethora of discoveries like the extremely flammable tendencies of PAM, and created just as many such as a fire tube. Eventually putting all my skills together to serve as Senior Patrol Leader, not only helped me further develop my skills but also served as the springboard to obtaining Eagle Scout.

The first person I discussed the concept of change with in the workplace is Michaela, our new apparel lead. I was excited to interview Michaela because she has experienced many changes during her time at Dicks Sporting Goods. Michaela was hired about two years ago as a cashier. After about three months as a cashier she was promoted to a Customer Service Specialist.

“When you are a leader, you command respect and the attention of the people in a room or organization. Successful leaders who empower others are even more memorable.”

A leader’s position and responsibility would therefore be akin to that of a shepherd leading sheep or the captain of a boat that is taking people to a destination, who had to steer the boat through dangerous and convoluting waters. The lives, the prospects and hopes of the passengers depend on how well the captain performs as a leader.

A great leader should be feared more than loved. Leaders should be stricter, rather than quiet and shy. They should also follow the rules just like everyone and have the same consequences for them.

A leader has the ability to make other people follow him/her. He/she creates a desire in other people to do something.

Like Alexander, Chisholm, and Robinson, I too, am the first in my family to accomplish a large goal. While I did not make “first” history like my ancestors, I conquered a tremendous personal obstacle. I became the first person in my family to attend college. I navigated growing up in a single parent and low income household to attend North Carolina State University. Through the help of many personal and professional resources, I also

"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly." —Jim Rohn

“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” — Douglas MacArthur