Throughout my years of learning in the workforce, I have been exposed to countless variations of what a team and organization look like. It has been apparent how a team reacts to change, how a person can stand out for their actions, and how we can learn through trial and error in my experiences working for different organizations since 2019. As I have been a part of teams and learned different qualities of what it looks like to be a top performer, I have what it takes to take that next step as a leader. I have taken steps towards leadership from the start, whether that be through managing golf event planning and organizations at various country clubs across Long Island or stepping into a manager's shoes when absent, I have learned firsthand what it means to be a leader, and that is to be a learner. Learning how your team works while having your vision is difficult to balance, but a leader is somebody willing and able to step up not only for the task at hand but for the people who are vital to the success of any accomplishment before them. A leader is also willing and able to take criticism, as not even the most capable of a bunch will hit with 100% accuracy. My experiences have taught me this much, and I know I can bring my very best to the table as not only a leader of my mission, but as a leader ready to learn.