Leadership Skills; Essentials for Life by Jennifer

Leadership Skills; Essentials for Life by Jennifer - March 2015 Scholarship Essay

Leadership is a wonderful opportunity in so many ways. It helps a person build confidence, find positive ways to solve problems, and brings like-minded people together to help make positive changes for the betterment of whatever they put their mind too.

I have found my leadership skills to have a positive influence in my life in so many ways. I am making a difference. I enjoy helping others, watching how a positive impact can affects their lives; further fulfilling my own. Leadership goes above and beyond high school and college, this will follow me throughout my life. Giving me the ability to make positive changes in my own life as well as others.

This past summer I took part in Pennsylvania’s Free Enterprise Week. I lived in a dorm at Lycoming College for a week with the purpose to enhance my business and leadership skills. I became part of a team who chose me to present the team as the Vice President. I learned that being in leadership not only taught me how to lead but also how to listen, how to learn, and how to help others open their minds in the creative process thus creating a healthy work environment and cooperation with all members.

Leadership has also helped me cultivate my organization skills, social skills, listening skills and realize there is a lot more to being a leader than just directing.