The big-L is one of the most important personal qualities that MBA Admissions looks for in their candidates. But what if you’re scratching your head, thinking, “How am I a leader?” Am I going to get dinged because I’ve never been president of a club or don’t have a manager title? It may take some introspection, but in reality, most of us have leadership qualities in them.
Dee Leopold, an HBS Admissions Director has on more than one occasion discussed the many types of leaders that they appreciate when putting together a class:
1) The Formal named position Leader
2) The Entrepreneurial Leader – someone who is always starting things socially, professionally, personally or with charitable organizations
3) The Small Group Leader – the person who is always the motivator to get a team going
4) The Thought Leader – the person who comes from behind with an unusual or unorthodox idea
HBS (and all schools) look for a combination of leadership types when putting together a class. They can’t have all Formal Leaders, jostling for the #1 position!
So relax, and when writing your essays, think about what kind of leader you are and examples you can use to illustrate your great qualities.
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