Leadership

Before entering this class, I could never really put together a definition of leadership. Through this class I have learned that leadership is not pertained to just a simple definition. It encompasses learning from others, analyzing data, caring for others, and being yourself. In high school, I was involved in different organizations like athletics, National Honor Society, and various clubs. I held different titles like vice-president, student representative and captain. After reading the different chapters of our leadership novel and hearing the speakers, I'm not sure I possessed the true characteristics of a leader. I didn't change anything, I was just another person in a position that had been around for years. I still continued to be myself and cared for others but never left a mark. Realizing this, I want to become a better leader. I want others to become inspired by me.  After I graduated high school, no one remembered what I had said or done. A leader is someone who, in my opinion, should be admired and remembered. They should go out of their way to create an outstanding organization. In today's world, businesses have to stand out to thrive; and a proper leader is at the foot of their success. The women we've had speak, have had much success. They've devoted their life to leadership, even if that means taking the hard road. This class has taught me to be more outspoken and fight for what you want. Women have a disadvantage in the workplace. It is time we change this. This class has become a vital asset to knowing what leadership is and how to accomplish it.