Through this program, I have learned that I am a lot less independent than I had previously believed. I rely on and value others a lot more than I thought I did. This relates directly back to leadership. For example, if someone is extremely independent, it is likely that they will not really value those they work with because they will try to do everything themselves, even if those they work with are perfectly capable and willing to do the work. This means that the individual is not really being a leader, just a hard worker. On the other hand, if someone values those they work with, they will care more about the employees as individuals and will be able to better coordinate work based on the individuals’ strengths. This is a much more effective way to lead a group of people and will often mean that the people they work with will work harder because they feel valued and validated. With this newfound insight, I have been doing my best to show people my gratitude for what they do by saying thank you more and by telling others how much I appreciate them.