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Essay / Thinking About Leadership: Theory and the Trait Approach
In order to demonstrate sensitivity, I need to pause and think about what I want to say before I speak. Additionally, my moderate level of people skills demonstrates a need for greater improvement in the ability to be sensitive to the needs and motivations of others. One of my leadership experiences involves facilitating a weekly informal discussion with international students on cultural themes as a peer support worker in the Office of Intercultural Affairs. As some students are shy or more reserved, I often need to guide the conversation. However, I need to be wary of my overly enthusiastic and outgoing personality dominating the conversation and understand that others need time and space to express their opinions.