1. My ballet teacher is an interesting example of leadership. She runs a large studio and also a not-for-profit ballet company. On the leadership stool she places heavy emphasis on commitment. If we are running late to class or absent a day from rehearsal she will call us personally or text us to see where we are. Her immense commitment to ballet keeps everyone align and moreover she holds a tight ship making sure that everyone is giving their all. She also provides us with direction by offering incentive to reaching then next level. However, sometimes I find her a bit over zealous. Ballet is an extra-cirricular and sometimes I feel she doesn't recognize the other life experiences that are also very important to teenagers. For example, having nutcracker rehearsal at 6:30 on the day of homecoming was not practical, and was very stressful when pictures were at seven, but she would not except this as an excusable reason for an absence. While Nutcracker and other performances are masterpieces, her leadership style makes her intimidating and unapproachable.
2. One of the leaders that I admire most in my life is the camp director at Camp Birch Trail. Barbra knows all, sees all, and does all, without anyone realizing that she is the backbone of the camp. She is the type of person who tells you their goals and helps her employees and campers do what she needs them to do so that camp runs seamlessly. Therefore, on the leadership stool her main emphasis is on direction. She is also committed to each and every camper and counselor, and always has an open door and a willingness to discuss any problem or issue. Because of her commitment to everyone in the camp community and the path that she guides each and every one of us on, camp is well aligned. I look forward to working for her as a counselor this summer.
3. My last leader who I greatly admire is Missy Wall. She is the director of Teen Contact and she runs a 24 hour crisis intervention hotline. She is extremely committed and passionate for educating our communities' teenagers about the signs, and risks of bullying, suicide and depression... She provides the Teen Contact Board with direction to align with the greater organizations' goals. Missy is empowering the Teen Board members to help raise awareness and she has also inspired me to become a crisis hotline specialist.
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