Characteristics+of+Leaders


 * Mrs Costello - Mark Oakes, on Twitter, Triathelete. Attending workshop called Leader Palooza, went to conference and met him. Sitting at table with 15 other people. Mentally he was huge personality. Very short, tiny person. How can he lead when he is so small? Characteristics - Idea of information that others want, experienced, willing to help. When training for difficult, seems grim, yet he constantly encouraged. He had strong character, constantly did right, modeled what he talked about. Trains with integrity. Only 3 years older, yet can lead, shorter, yet can lead.

Jon Knudsen - APAC - all expense paid trip to Washington. Jonathan Sacks, leader of separate group. Made comment of awesome name, from there they talked about lots. What made him leader was his personable relatable personality. accomplished alot by age 30. Been talking after for a while;.

Jake Smith - Coach Trogy. Perfect coach, done everything, nutritionist. Cared more about the athlete than his job. Been in our situation, tri sport athlete, army. Model for Jake, been working with him to get better at everything, and mentor for Marines. Information that he needed

Nicholas Amen - Peter Cohen, assistant bowling coach, not paid, not recognized. However still takes time out of life to come and coach bowling. Helped alot this season with new coach who wasn't as skilled in sport. In times of doubt, he motivated to strive for excellence and victory. Used to be bothered, however now extremely motivated by him. Helped make NIcholas more optimistic and confident in skills of team.

Elena Klein - Rowing coach, Coach Mike. Always calm and good at disciplining. Keeps level head and thinks through. Motivates through disappointment by letting them know they can do better. He cares more about them doing well than himself doing well. Helps to self-motivate. Makes time for kids whenever he can, always open to train and help. Works for kids, wants all kids to get into college, any way possible. Works for athletes, very selfless with time and connections.

Mia Anderson - Dad, not easiest life. Now he sets examples. Tries to give children what he didn't have. Lead by example. By doing that you'll have followers. Throughout day you'll have different leaders and not even know about it.

Tom Huffsmith - Dad, leads by example. Done alot, seen alot. Experience to lead is through experiening things in life. Keeps level head throughout every situation. Knows how to step back and think things through.

Kiley Rostetter - Susanna Randolph. Boss, everyone loves her. Up for all hours, tireless, great at multitasking. Friendly, optimistic. Despite age and background everyone is equal. Never looks down on people. Very outspoken, uses witt and not anger. Trust people and gives them responsibility.

Manuel Lugo - Father, respectable guy. Leader in his job at Florida Hospital. Directs everything in his group. Main thing is he sets the perfect example for teens. Most honest man, and always teaches, man is what he says and does. If you say something you do it, if you're motivated you have to go through with it. Always follow through with promises and earns respect. Very busy yet is able to go to important family events. Most important trait is lead by example. Man of word. Trust is earned.

Jacob Kreamer - Brother, from naval academy. Fun side yet serious at times. Big example by leading. Led to stick with whatever you want to do, persevere. In africa for 4 years.

Grant Senne - Ryan Smith, counselor at National Youth Leadership Conference. Having confidence in your ideas and knowing you brin good qualities to table but being open to change and knowing that others want other things. Try to get everyone incorporated and say what they want to do, not just saying what he wants to do.

Parker Brown - Trevor, goes to UF. What would Trevor do? knows right things to do and say. Really honest person that advocates follow through with what you say you'll do. Through adversity he overcame. Good source of advice. Available. Good under pressure and can step up at many times.

Jesse Lerner - Dad, leads by example. Always critique, but in long run would help. Know always wants advice, Jesse wants to do what he does, has taken Telecommunications to home. Lead by example of how his experiences have changed him and made him the person he is today. Honesty at first is critical, but helps in end.

Common themes: Lead by example Encouragment - Constant Motivator Passion and Interest - Desire Perseverance Integrity/Honesty - Act in positive ways that are of good character

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