Details on Leadership Autobiography
The following questions should guide your paper:
Based on your cultural, familial, and personal background, what factors have influenced your perception, values, and philosophy of leadership?
What is your definition of leadership?
When was the first time you recognized leadership?
Do you have any social identities (i.e. race/ethnicity, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social class) that influence your actions in the context of leadership?
When was the first time you realized your leadership potential?
Do you see yourself as a leader, or think you have the potential to be a leader?
Are there any influences outside of your family that have shaped your values and philosophy of leadership?
What about the imperfect moments or mistakes that shaped the content of your character?
How have mentors and critical incidents transformed you?
What are the “a-ha” moments that have led you to be the person you are today? Be sure to describe any salient events and explicitly connect them to what you learned from those experiences.