Importance Of Leadership

1. Throughout my life I have had the chance to be in many leadership positions. I have experience democratic leadership through playing on my high-school varsity basketball team, being a youth leader in many organizations, simple group class presentations, and currently serving as a STARS peer mentor on campus at DePaul University. I played basketball at Hoffman Estates high-school, and was constantly working with my teammates to be the best we could be. I volunteered as a freshman mentor, and was a part of a program named Unity. In these programs I mentored incoming freshman, and young African American females of all ages. I assisted those in need of help with raising grades, homework, and those in need of a positive role model. I portrayed an image of confidents and accomplishment. I have gained important qualities of being a good leader through these experiences. I have strengthened my ability to be a good team player, a better listener, and have gained more patience. My experience working in these groups and leadership position has taught me not to be afraid of constructive criticism, to be outspoken, and a problem solver.

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The importance of confronting any inappropriate behavior is that someone could get hurt, and that it’s just unacceptable. It is important that everyone follows the rules given, because they are in place to benefit everyone. Rules and policies keep individuals safe, and in a comfortable environment. Being consistent with the rules are important as well, because once you let one incident slip because it was minor, the next time will be worse because that student now believes he/she can get away with it again because you let them pass the first time. It is also important because a RA is to be fair, and enforce the rules on everyone. Everyone is to follow all the policies, so that everyone is safe at all times. My job is to play a role in the success of the community, and being consistent with policy enforcement helps me to do that job