Leadership Essays
As a component of my capstone project for the Presidential Leadership Academy, I have written several essays about leadership, critical thinking, and the perspectives I gained as a result of my experience in the PLA.
Essays about PLA Leadership Lessons, Fall 2011
During the Fall 2011 semester, I wrote three essays discussing the leadership lessons I have learned as a result of my participation in the PLA. Each essay was written in response to a specific prompt. Click on each prompt to read my thoughts on the subject.
After three years at Penn State and two in the PLA, how would you now define the traits of an effective leader?
What role do you think personality plays in leadership?
Assess your development as a leader.
After three years at Penn State and two in the PLA, how would you now define the traits of an effective leader?
What role do you think personality plays in leadership?
Assess your development as a leader.
Essays about the PLA Experience, Spring 2012
During the Spring 2012 semester, I wrote two more essays about my time in the PLA. These essays focus on the ways that the PLA has helped me grow as a critical thinker, leader, and a person. Click on the prompts below to read my essay responses.
As you reflect on your time in the PLA, how have you grown and how has the Academy impacted you personally?
How would you describe your leadership style? Is it the same concept of your leadership style when you applied and if not, how has your leadership style changed?
Would you make any recommendations for changes or additions to the PLA experience for the future classes?
As you reflect on your time in the PLA, how have you grown and how has the Academy impacted you personally?
How would you describe your leadership style? Is it the same concept of your leadership style when you applied and if not, how has your leadership style changed?
Would you make any recommendations for changes or additions to the PLA experience for the future classes?