Interview

I decided to interview Pamela Coburn, who is the head of the School of Fitness and Health Services at Davis High School. She teaches AP Psychology at Davis High, and has been doing so for 31 years. The qualities she possesses that make her a leader are her ability to make one feel included and worth something, her ability to listen and understand, and her ability to inspire. When I asked her what qualities she thought a leader should posses, she gave me a very insightful answer. She said a leader should first be humble so they can listen to others. They also need to be skeptical enough to know what the right thing to do is, and they need to be curious enough to find the right way to do something.
I also asked her how she considers herself a leader. She gave me this example: in the absence of guidance within a group, and when no one will step up to the plate and lead, she will. This teaches me that a leader is willing to accept responsibility and is confident in their abilities. I consider her a leader because of her passion in the areas she leads in. Her example has taught me this. She has also indirectly taught me that a leader needs to inspire confidence in a follower, to inspire them to try their hardest, and make them believe that they can accomplish anything.
In my interview with Pamela I asked her what she thinks the responsibilities of a leader are. She said to be engaged at all times, to be able to handle most types of situations, and to be able to deal when people you rely on fall through. I really take this guidance to heart. Through this interview, and my experience with her she has taught me that to be an influence for good, and an exemplary leader one must be strong, passionate, and truly caring in all situation involving responsibility.