Section Leader Strength

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As an average student, I am fully aware of the pressures that high school life brings, and I understand that being a section leader will add to this pressure. However, I always try my hardest to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the pressures I am subjected to, and my attitude will be no different towards the pressures of becoming a section leader. I feel that I have shown that I am ready for the pressure by pretty successfully managing my schoolwork despite the stress associated with it. I will face the pressures of being a section leader with a determined attitude and open mind.
I do understand that being a section leader will take some extra time, and I am most definitely ready to make this commitment. This school year I have been able to balance …show more content…

My main obstacle is that I prefer to keep to myself and talk very little, but as a section leader I will have to overcome this and speak out more. I will also need to be more confident in general, so I create a strong and positive image of our section and the band. I look forward to improving my leadership skills.
It is certainly difficult to ask your friends to remain focused, when sometimes you want to become unfocused yourself. I will combat this issue by politely reminding my friends to listen to the instructors’ information and reminding them that we can goof around during the breaks. Also, I can help my section be more prepared by sending them texts reminding them the materials they need to bring to important events. Finally, I can help my friends stay focused by leading by example and remaining focused myself.
This season, I want the band to have a positive attitude. Sometimes we get bogged down by low scores at competitions, and this affects our overall motivation. If we acknowledge the band’s flaws and work to improve them with a positive attitude, we will have a much better result than if we simply looked upon our flaws with a negative attitude. I can’t change everyone’s outlook, but if I approach the band with a positive attitude, I hope others will join

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