Divine Williams: My Life As A Leader

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Divine Williams

On a deserted island, five individuals are lost and fighting for survival. The first two panic out of fear of death. The next two begin to feud over which person should be in charge, but both realize they are not built for command. The final one stands up, confronts the issue and leads them all to safety.

John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”. This quote conveys a clear depiction of my life as a leader. Throughout my entire life, I have been placed in situations that have tested my strength and courage as a leader; whether it be in my school or my personal life. I believe my first real experience in a leadership role was when I

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