In order to be respected, according to the golden rule, one must also show respect. Even if I may not possess certain leadership traits, I have worked with people that show me how to make the most of who I am. For example, my swim coach. Some people may abandon a leader because he or she is too demanding. My swim coach was very demanding, resulting in one tiring practice after another; however, he was also very considerate and respectful, which resulted in the whole team growing as one.
A final leadership attribute that I cherish is the ability to work with others, instead of working over them. When someone works over others, the job is not done as efficiently; however, when a leader works with other people, the job is completed on time with efficiency and care. I believe that this characteristic was most prevalent in my actions during my Eagle project, because instead of telling people what to do, I showed them what I believed was best for the project, and then worked with them until it was