Leadership self essay

Leadership Assessments & Reactions

Leadership Traits Questionnaire

• Top traits: Empathic, Determined, Trustworthy
• I agree with these results. Empathy and determination especially feel accurate. I genuinely try to be there for others and follow through on commitments.
• A downside is that my empathy can sometimes cause me to prioritize peoples feelings over efficiency or speed.

Leadership Style Questionnaire

• Highest score: Democratic Leadership
• I agree with this result. I value collaboration, shared decision-making, and input from others.
• While I think this is a strong leadership style, it can sometimes slow decision-making, especially when confidence or quick direction is needed.

Strengths

1. Empathy and concern for others
2. Trustworthiness and responsibility
3. Commitment to shared goals

Weaknesses / Blind Spots

1. Speaking up and confidence, especially in formal or hierarchical settings
2. Prioritizing feelings over efficiency or decisiveness

Leadership Growth Goal

• I want to become more confident and decisive while still remaining empathetic.
• Specifically, I want to practice speaking up sooner and balancing collaboration with clearer direction, especially in work or group project settings.

Real Leadership Situation (Application Component)

• I was part of a nonprofit organization that taught kids how to swim. After morning lessons, we would take about 50 kids to the beach.
• In this role, I was seen as a leader because I was responsible for watching over the kids and ensuring their safety.
• I felt a strong sense of responsibility and genuinely cared about making sure every child was okay.
• This experience reflects my empathetic, trustworthy traits and shows leadership through care, responsibility, and service rather than authority.

Hi,

Below is all the personal information and context youll need to write my leadership reflection paper. Please write in first person, reflective and academic but natural. Avoid buzzwords and generic definitions.

Leadership Background & Experience

• I currently work as an Operations Specialist, but I am at the bottom of the chain of command. I have both a supervisor and a manager above me.
• I do not see myself as a traditional or formal leader. I prefer to support goals with direction rather than control others.
• In school group projects, I will sometimes step up and give direction, especially when things feel unorganized, but I always keep discussion open and encourage partner input.
• In family settings, I occasionally take a leadership role, mostly when deciding what to do or where to eat, rather than making major decisions.

Leadership Assessments & Reactions

Leadership Traits Questionnaire

• Top traits: Empathic, Determined, Trustworthy
• I agree with these results. Empathy and determination especially feel accurate. I genuinely try to be there for others and follow through on commitments.
• A downside is that my empathy can sometimes cause me to prioritize peoples feelings over efficiency or speed.

Leadership Style Questionnaire

• Highest score: Democratic Leadership
• I agree with this result. I value collaboration, shared decision-making, and input from others.
• While I think this is a strong leadership style, it can sometimes slow decision-making, especially when confidence or quick direction is needed.

Strengths

1. Empathy and concern for others
2. Trustworthiness and responsibility
3. Commitment to shared goals

Weaknesses / Blind Spots

1. Speaking up and confidence, especially in formal or hierarchical settings
2. Prioritizing feelings over efficiency or decisiveness

Leadership Growth Goal

• I want to become more confident and decisive while still remaining empathetic.
• Specifically, I want to practice speaking up sooner and balancing collaboration with clearer direction, especially in work or group project settings.

Real Leadership Situation (Application Component)

• I was part of a nonprofit organization that taught kids how to swim. After morning lessons, we would take about 50 kids to the beach.
• In this role, I was seen as a leader because I was responsible for watching over the kids and ensuring their safety.
• I felt a strong sense of responsibility and genuinely cared about making sure every child was okay.
• This experience reflects my empathetic, trustworthy traits and shows leadership through care, responsibility, and service rather than authority.

I am also attaching the third assesment.

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