In this part of your assessment, you will examine two main areas: leaders who may have influenced

you and how you have led$/$influenced others.

First, look back on your life and examine those who have had an effect on your life. What

characteristics did they exhibit that influenced you? What was their effect like? Were they very

directive or participative? Did they support you or leave you on your own? What was it about them

that you most remember? $(5$ marks$)$

Second, look at your own life and examine how you have influenced and led others. You might be

thinking, $$I have never led anyone or anything in my life$.$ If you look carefully you will see that you

have indeed influenced others over the course of your life. It could be a family member $($child or

sibling$),$ friend, classmate, co$-$worker, community group, volunteer group, or larger organization. $(5$

marks$)$

C $-$ Your Leadership Philosophy: $(10$ marks$)$

In essence, what you will emphasize in this section are those principles, beliefs, values, ideals,

norms, and standards that you consider important and essential to you as a leader. These items

determine who you are as a leader and as a person and who you see when you look in the mirror.

They summarize the character you have as a leader.