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             LEADERSHIP ESSAY                                                               Brainstorming Guide
                    PROMPT
                What kind of leader do you aspire to be and why?
            This essay can feel intimidating, so let’s break it down into parts to help you form your response:
             1.  Reflect on your own leadership path | Consider where you've shown leadership, formally and informally. Where has 
                 it shown up in the past and where is it being practiced now?
             2.  Now for the "why" | How does your unique background and your experiences showcase your leadership values? 
                 Where do you aspire to see this take you?
            Use the grid below to help you brainstorm, following these guides:
                • Fill in the grid with specific examples from your professional or personal experience that map to the different
                    elements of the prompt.
                • Do your best to fill in as many spaces as possible, citing multiple examples when relevant.
                • Eventually, the grid will become a visual representation of your current leadership strengths and leadership
                    gaps. Use this as a starting point to tell us how the Berkeley Haas MBA would enhance your leadership profile.
                 Leadership Attributes                          Examples from professional                   Examples from personal or  
                                                                experience                                   extracurricular experience
                 I had a positive impact
                 I learned about others who were different 
                 from me
                 I recognize the value of different perspectives 
                 and opinions
                 I demonstrated intellectual curiosity
                 I used my power to address barriers
                 I used my power to drive change
                 I showed adaptability
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