Characteristics Of A Leader

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NHS Member Application Required Essay Everyone is a leader in their heart. Although I think a good leader goes over the limits to express what he/she believes in, sets a good example for others, and also treats everyone with equal respect- the same respect he/she expects. I believe a leader should be someone who is self-motivated and self-determined. I suppose you can say I believe it has a lot to do with "self" because without "self" how could you be a leader? You have to learn about yourself, your own choices, and beliefs to be a leader for someone. The leadership skills that I have shown throughout my life envelop all of the work that I have done including community service; participating in clubs, such as the Drama Club, and being in charge of club finances; and participating in sports, such as Track & Field. In the future I hope to present these qualities of a leader in respect to a university and to my career. I consider myself a leader because I am someone with good judgment; a strong person who will stand up for what I believe in and make an impact on people around me without being bossy. In tough and challenging times, people are naturally down. They tend to be pessimistic. They can’t see how it is all going to work out. Thus, they have a hard time getting through. I know this and I try to focus in on being the optimistic motivator. I am honest. I can display sincerity and integrity in all of my actions. I try to display confidence in all that I do. I am fair-minded. I think it's important to be sensitive to the feelings, values, interests, and well-being of others. I want to provide others with vision, direct the course of future events and inspire others to success. Giving encouragement can boost a person’s motivation, which in turn leads to actions and finally results. In my experience, whenever my family and friends have shown genuine

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