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Reed Leadership Student Essay Contest Winners

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Cynicism

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1st Place Essay: True Christian Leadership, Kolby Meador Oct 2011

1st Place Essay: True Christian Leadership, Kolby Meador

Reed Leadership Student Essay Contest Winners

The cynics of the world are begging for a leader who simply does what they say they are going to. By rooting oneself in God’s Word and engaging society with a life of love, we can change the world. It certainly won’t be easy; it will require a lifetime of boldness, perseverance, obedience, and integrity, but I feel that accomplishing those goals will have made the journey completely worth it in the end.


2nd Place Essay: The Best Leaders Are Those Who Serve, Rachel M. Groters Oct 2011

2nd Place Essay: The Best Leaders Are Those Who Serve, Rachel M. Groters

Reed Leadership Student Essay Contest Winners

As displayed in the act of foot washing and the rest of his life, Jesus was the embodiment of what it means to lead with courage, caring, and a deep desire for community. I believe these same three elements are what it takes to lead and inspire hope today in a culture of cynicism.


3rd Place Essay: Leadership, Kristin Thompson Oct 2011

3rd Place Essay: Leadership, Kristin Thompson

Reed Leadership Student Essay Contest Winners

Though human experiences have propelled people to embrace a negative view of leadership, we are given the unique opportunity to change this perspective. In every leadership position we are granted, we must continually evaluate ourselves to be sure we are a living example of what we say. When we choose humility in positions of power, we finally embody the art of true leadership.