PHILOSOPHY

There was a time where I believed that a leader is one who is inspirational and is a role model for others. In my mind, I think of this leader as absolutely perfect and has gained so much experience that they are able to lead the way for others. After being a leader myself and leading in different environments, I realize that is not always the case. Through my experiences in the past, I tried really hard to be perfect around the people I was leading; I thought by being perfect, people would show me respect and listen to what I have to stay. After the trial and error of my perfect persona, I acknowledged the fact that this was not productive and I am not being true to who I am.

I really appreciate Michelle Obama's quote mentioned above because I think it also fuels my leadership philosophy. Every time I fail, I know it is only the starting point for my future successes. A leader must acknowledge their mistakes, learn from there, and improve themselves from their experiences. As a leader, I consider my failures as motivators; every time I fail, I learn something about myself that not only makes me feel more motivated to succeed, but it also makes me stronger as an individual.

Through this self-realization and self-awareness, I believe my new understanding has made me an even better leader. The people who see me as a leader are able to see my humility, perseverance, and resiliency. These are the key principles that make people want to listen to you and follow your lead. I am a leader that is understands my strengths and weaknesses and is OK with failure. I am a leader that is not afraid of being wrong and is constantly trying to better myself. I am a leader that is motivated by mistakes and will succeed because of them.