My four years in the Marine Corps left me with an indelible understanding of the value of leadership skills.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In the military, I learned that 'leadership' means raising your hand and volunteering for the tough, important assignments.
The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.
A good part of my leadership skills is crafted from learning from experiences early in my career that were not positive experiences.
I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. It is about serving the people with selflessness, with sacrifice, and with the need to put the common good ahead of personal interests.
Leadership is one of the things I really strive to excel in in my life.
My father was a World War II Marine who became a high school principal. He always had a heart for students who maybe were underprivileged or had difficulty of some sort.
I worked hard at whatever task I was given and embraced leadership opportunities, whether as a crossing guard, an altar boy, or a general.
One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you to be coached.
Even back in elementary school, I was a leader, but a leader who didn't know how to channel my leadership skills in a constructive way. When I was younger, it probably came out as being more of a bossy little kid.
My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.
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