The Most Important Leadership Lessons I Learnt in School

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other, said John F

Kennedy. I find those words to be quite true. From being chosen as the
vice president of the photography club along with being a part of groups
for class presentations or projects, joining the netball team for the school;
and being a part of the schools prefect team, I was able to gain many
advantages such as knowledge, experience and learn about a lot of the
important qualities a leader should have. Some of the most important and
valuable leadership traits that I learned and obtained are; how to be a
better listener, a team player, and the importance of time management.
After I was given the responsibility to become the vice president of the
photography club and when I had to participate in group class activities
such as class presentations or projects, has made me realize how
important being a good listener is as better listening leads to a better
recollection of ideas and facts, resulting into fewer miscommunications
and mistakes. Being one who listens well also helps in creating bonds with
others because genuine listening generates respect between the speaker
and listeners and enables a better understanding between one and
another.
Taking up sports, which was netball for me, had also taught me a lot
about never giving up. It was an eye-opening for me, to experience both,
on the winning end and losing end. I learnt that I shouldnt lose hope and
give up even if I lost, and that I must try to get back on my feet and try
again and encourage my teammates to do the same. Vince Lombardi once
said that winners never quit, and quitters never win. Besides that, rather
than trying to blame others such as the opponent team or teammates for
losing, I should look at myself and realize my own mistakes.
By being a part of the schools prefect team, it has helped me
understand of how important it is in managing my time. As a prefect, not
only do I have responsibilities to my studies, I also have my duties of the
school and students discipline to be concerned with. This gave me a great
opportunity to hone my time management skills. With multiple
responsibilities, I was able to learn how to prioritize tasks according to
their importance and plan out a schedule in order to complete them.
I still have many faults, albeit having learnt a lot. To me, there are more
things that I need to learn in order to be a better person and a better
leader that people can look up to and follow. For instance, I still have to be
more realistic and also become a better public speaker. To overcome my
flaws and faults, I will have to listen to my peers and the adults, to learn
from them. With that, I would be able to learn from my mistakes.
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By Dhia bt Dol Razlan , 4 Al Biruni.