Personal Statement or Philosophy on Leadership (1 full page) 5%

Develop a personal statement or philosophy on leadership. In this case, creating and describing what leadership is and what it means to you will help to develop an understanding of why you participate in leadership. Your statement can include: your definition of leadership, a description of leadership qualities. You may also include your thoughts on the importance of communicating well as a leader. For example:

Leadership is the ability to guide a team of people in accomplishing a task or goal while utilizing the skills of each member of the team and making each member feel committed to the process and the team as a whole. A good leader sets attainable goals, communicates effectively, involves everyone on the team, and acknowledges the skills of each member of the team. The most important leadership characteristics are integrity and enthusiasm. When goal attainment is difficult, a leader can recognize difficulties without sacrificing enthusiasm or encouragement.

Your personal statement can be succinct, like the one above, or more detailed, but should not be more than one page.