This post is going to be a text to self and the article I’m using is “Core Values List with 500 Examples” by Threads Culture. I’m going to give 5 core values I have as a leader that I use in my daily life which is trustworthy, understanding, selfless, responsibility and independence. Let’s start with being trustworthy, I’ve always prided myself on making sure people can trust me whether that’s with my basketball team and coaches trusting that I do the right thing and bring effort everyday, my family, friendships or relationships. As a leader, I feel that being understanding is huge because being able to understand why someone is feeling a a certain way and being able to change based on the situation can help build the relationships you have with people that are most important to you and being a leader. Being selfless as a leader can be a gift and a curse, I always used to put everyone and their feelings before mine to a fault, but it’s a gift when you learn when to be selfless and when to be selfish. Responsibility has been a part of my life since I was young, I’m the oldest of 6 and I always have different responsibilities and making sure I’m being that example for them. I have a responsibility to my team to bring effort day in and day out and being able to lead by example and taking responsibility for actions in friendships and relationships. I’m an independent woman, but I’ve had to learn how to let people help me when I need it most. These 5 core values are why I’m the leader I am today.