I will be upfront in saying I currently do not hold rank in cadre at VMI. However, I try to be involved as much as I can in Army Activites. Taking mock leadership positions in order to know what to do in certain situations (0). I am good at getting a group to complete a task effectively (0)

Howdy! I am Alexander Warr. I chose this photo because it is taken in Palanga, Lithuania. I spent my Spring Semester abroad on a military exchange in the country. I learned how to meet and relate to different people from different walks of life from many different countries. The five months I spent studying and training in the Baltic country helped me develop my leadership skills through learning how to live with others who don’t commonly speak English and find commonalities.

I am currently a Cadet at the Virginia Military Institute and on track to commission into the Army in 2024, Majoring in International Studies and Political Science. During the summers I am also a lifeguard/pool manager at a local waterpark near my home in Memphis, Tennessee. (!). I plan on commissioning into the US Army as an officer either Infantry or Transportation or Logistics. (#). In life I want to be known as a kind, strong, loyal person that is incredibly resilient in tough situations. I figured some time in the Army will help me with that. (%) Some notable fun facts include that I am an Eagle Scout, an avid fan of Rock and Roll music, and I have run a marathon (2020). I also love to hunt and fish when I can ($).

This picture of the medieval knight speaks to me most about leadership because it demonstrates loyalty and devotion to something higher than himself. I knight will lay his life down for the common good. That speaks leadership in volumes.

The reason I came to VMI is that I felt it treated everyone equally, at least equally worthless in a way through the Rat Line. You come to VMI to be forced to work with others from different backgrounds, different families, different genders, and different races. My goal as a leader is to never judge another man or woman due to factors out of their control. As a leader, I HAVE to be color and gender-blind and focus heavily on utilizing people’s strengths in order to complete a given task.5 I am aware of isolated instances of prejudice towards differnt individuals in the past. As a leader if I witness anything out of line, I will act. (6) Participating in boy scouts and mission work in high school was a barrier breaker (7)
I will continue to treat people equally no matter who they are and where they come from. (8)

My definition of leadership is being able to captivate and inspire others to complete a task effectively. (&). The most important purpose of a leader is to keep others motivated even when it is difficult(+). An ideal leader shows up early and leaves late in order to make sure everything is running effectively. The ideal leader shouldn’t need to yell or allow himself to be pushed around (+). An ethical leader does not resort to blackmail or negatively influence his subordinates but inspires them .(1) I want to be a leader or at least learn how to be one because I will be put in the position regardless due to my Army contract. (2) I want a stern but good reputation as a leader. I want to be known as fair and not a push over (3). I am afraid of asking for help at times. Having the ability to not having an answer and seeking advice from others is a major fear of mine because I do not want to be known as weak. (4).

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