If there was an award given to an institution that knows, values, and transmits the importance of leadership I would definitely give it to the school of Hospitality and Tourism Management in San Diego State University. Throughout my three and a half years at SDSU, this concept has been taught with great importance and dedication. With the help of my teachers, I now have an idea of the different leadership philosophies that exist and how they fit into my leadership style.
My first leadership role was when I was fifteen years old. I volunteered to be a counselor for my community’s youth group, which met on Saturdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Every Saturday, my co-counselor and I had to have an activity prepared for our group of 8th grade girls and be their leader for those four hours. It has certainly been one of the best and most challenging experiences of my life. My co-counselor and I where assigned the task of uniting this group of girls since there were many different cliques. With time, after trying several strategies and exercises to unite the group, we accomplished our mission. In addition, we became the role models of our group of girls. That is when I first noticed how powerful and inspiring a great leader can be. I am very glad I had that experience because chances are, I will have to face a similar situation as a manager with subordinate employees.
My ideal leader is someone who is Dedicated, Passionate, and Genuine. Leaders create changes for the good of others and not for themselves. Leaders are not selfish. Leaders take interest in their team and help them move forward. Leaders form true relationships with the people they are leading. Leaders motivate and inspire. Leaders create room for creativity. Leaders are PASSIONATE.
Wherever my career will take me, I will always try to be a leader that LISTENS, INSPIRES, ACTS, and EMPOWERS.
I found your first leadership experience very interesting. I don´t think it´s easy to be leader and is surprising that you were able to be a leader of such an important group when you were only 15 years. I´m sure it was hard to be planning everything in order to unite the group, but in the end you were successful and reached the goal. I´m sure that you had a huge impact in the life of those girls because all the time spent with them must have changed their lives. Moreover, I believe that those are the moments that make you realize that you can be a good leader and create more leaders.
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