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This essay discusses how LeBron James exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the basketball court. It provides examples of how James has led his team to championships while also building schools to help underprivileged children. The essay quotes James saying commitment is important in being a good leader, friend, role model, and father. It argues James models good behavior and encourages others to give back to their communities, as he has done through philanthropic efforts like opening schools. In conclusion, the essay states James demonstrates all five leadership practices and continues making impacts through his play and philanthropic work.

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Application Essay 1

This essay discusses how LeBron James exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the basketball court. It provides examples of how James has led his team to championships while also building schools to help underprivileged children. The essay quotes James saying commitment is important in being a good leader, friend, role model, and father. It argues James models good behavior and encourages others to give back to their communities, as he has done through philanthropic efforts like opening schools. In conclusion, the essay states James demonstrates all five leadership practices and continues making impacts through his play and philanthropic work.

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Jared Mason

October 6, 2019
Psych

Application Essay
When we first were asked to think of a leader that exemplifies what a true leader is,

I was stuck on who I would discuss. After some thought, I came up with LeBron James. He

demonstrates great leadership qualities both on and off the court. Whether it be leading his

team to championships year after year, or building schools for less fortunate kids, he has done

it all. In fact, he recently just opened the “I promise” school which is a public elementary school

in Akron, OH, supported by the LeBron James Family Foundation, and specifically aimed at at-

risk children. Throughout his career, he has made nine finals appearances and won three of

them. As you can see, he has had a solid track record within his leadership role. LeBron has

taken many leadership roles throughout his life time and he would not have been successful if

he had not demonstrated the five practices of leadership.

The quote that I believe exemplifies excellence in all five leadership practices is,

“Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to

winning? How committed are you to being a good friend? To being trustworthy? To being

successful? How committed are you to being a good father, a good teammate, a good role

model? There’s that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed,

or are you not?” (LeBron James) After reading this quote several times, it left me thinking about

what message he was trying to send through this. For those of you who look up to LeBron, will

realize that he is attempting to model the way and is leading by example. He wants you to be a

good person, be a supportive friend, and strive to be great. If you ask me, I feel as though those
Jared Mason
October 6, 2019
Psych

three points are the backbone of leaving behind your own legacy. Similar to LeBron, there are

many athletes doing similar acts of kindness. For example, Kevin Durant pledged a 10-year, $10

million commitment to College Track last year. In addition, he plans to open The Durant Center

in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The goal of this is to hopefully increase the number of

low-income and first-generation college graduates. As you can see, both LeBron and KD have a

shared vision on their mark in the community. Despite coming from a corrupt neighborhood in

Akron, Ohio, LeBron didn’t take the same route every other teenager did in that area. He

challenged himself through basketball, so he didn’t have to settle for what his environment and

society was offering. With all that LeBron has done and continues to do for the community, it

opens up the eyes of others to do similar things. Giving back to where you come from is a big

value his and as he continues to do good, more people will follow in his footsteps. In addition,

LeBron is a big family guy. He does nearly everything for his family or to help families that were

in similar situations to him growing up. Encouraging the heart is a huge part of the five

leadership practices and he does everything out of love.

As you can see, LeBron demonstrates all five of the leadership practices and continues

to make an impact both on and off the court. If you are an athlete, I would suggest looking up

to LeBron due to all the positives things he has turned from nothing. The quote provided above

demonstrates what it takes to leave your legacy on the world when you are gone.

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