I believe that a person’s leadership is defined by their courage, and how bravery shapes someone in the face of new challenges. I had to face my courage 7 years ago after graduating from the University of Houston. I applied for the Master’s degree program in Sports Management at St. John’s University in New York City. Within 2 months of receiving my acceptance letter, I packed up my belongings and moved to New York. Of course, this move was frightening, being a Texan my whole life I became complacent in my surrounding, but taking this leap of faith to chase my dreams in excelling in the world of sports gave me no choice but to believe in myself and follow my vision. It also made me understand who I was as a leader. While in a city that I was completely unaccustomed to, asking for help shows vulnerability. But it also shows respect and a willingness to listen. And those are qualities that I had to learn quickly, and later in life learned that every great …show more content…
As an Associate Athletic Director, I face this challenge every day, and throughout my career in sports, I’ve had to take my life experiences and apply them to my work ethic. It took some time for me to understand my leadership style, but I’ve understood throughout my career that it takes more courage to be patient in the development process, to believe in yourself, and to show people you believe in them. My leadership style allows me to incorporate who I identify with authentically, and trust my judgment, my instincts, and my willingness to overcome every