Leadership Final Reflection

I have never jumped at opportunities to be in a typical leadership position. I have always

been quiet, shy and reserved, and the typical leadership opportunities have always terrified me.
Frankly, I thought these were the only leadership opportunities available. Through this program I
have learned that there is so much more to being a leader.
Through exposure to different leadership styles I have found I best correlate with servant
leadership. I see myself more as part of a group serving for the well-being of everyone instead of
acting on a single power. By understanding that there are a variety of leadership styles I no
longer feel intimidated by seeking out leadership positions and now have future professional
goals that encompass leadership roles.
I have been able to participate in leadership opportunities by volunteering in the
community, participating in Touro University Nevadas Research Day and advocating for
occupational therapy at a variety of events. I have learned that leadership is found in many forms
and there are many different types of leadership styles. For example, I participated in a language
workshop provided by a speech language pathologist (SLP) because there were many children on
my caseload during my level II fieldwork that would have benefited from speech therapy but
there was a shortage of SLP. Going above and beyond my job requirements I was exemplifying
leadership.
By increasing my knowledge on leadership through class and by participating in different
leadership opportunities in the community I have pushed the bounds of my comfort level in
leadership roles and in turn have found that my leadership skills have grown immensely. I am
more comfortable volunteering for leadership positions and have taken on more leadership roles
in group settings.

I have had difficulty embracing leadership opportunities in the past however I now feel
empowered to continue to divulge myself in leadership positions and discover more of my
leadership capabilities.