Hard working, dedicated, and charismatic are three adjectives that one might use to describe an influential leader in today's society. These words have more than just a definition. Each of them sets a standard not only for me, but also for many people around the world. Each word, adopted and practiced, is what has enabled me to become a leader today, and will guide me to become an even better leader tomorrow. Each of these attributes has been nurtured in me through a business program at my high school known as DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America). DECA is a marketing related organization that teaches different aspects of running and maintaining a business. It also puts students in decision-making role-playing positions, and allows them to fix problematic situations in the business world. Since my involvement in DECA, I have been inspired to work hard and to learn the necessary components to become an ideal leader.
The two words, hard working, always find themselves attached to leaders. Each leader gains their status by giving 100 percent of their effort into their work. This aspect of leadership has been instilled in me during my time as a DECA chapter treasurer. Financial records are very important in any business. As the treasurer for the money that was collected in fundraising activities, it was my job to receive these funds, count the money, and invest it into different financial aspects of the DECA program. I also was responsible for depositing and withdrawing money from our local bank. Each of these tasks required me to be precise in my calculations and record keeping. One mistake means lost funds for our account therefore it was a necessity to recheck each transaction carefully. Hard work led to my success in fulfilling these tasks.
I have learned dedication by observing role models and mirroring their actions. Through the years I have seen my advisor put in countless personal hours into our DECA program.
