Being able to teach others has always been my favorite skill. The ability to convey my thoughts and understanding of a topic has allowed me to assist many others on both a personal and professional level. To teach my children about the stars or multiplying fractions has allowed our relationship to grow in a variety of ways. I have had the opportunity to educate new military personnel from different countries on my current profession. The interaction that this allowed was very rewarding to myself. To be able to teach someone, you must first know how to listen, not just hear.

Listening was not a natural trait that I possessed. Growing up as the youngest of 5 children, I constantly had the problem of my older siblings only hearing

The strengths and weaknesses I have discussed are part of what makes me an individual. By identifying them, I am able devise a plan to overcome my weaknesses and increase my strengths even further. I am always growing mentally and by overcoming my weaknesses I will be more able to improve myself, and the others around me.

what I wanted, not actually listening to what I wanted. This taught me at an early age that listening to others would enable me to be a better person in life. I have practiced this skill for many years. I do believe that it has given me the ability to recognize what people are telling me and allows them to convey their thoughts and ideas in a more understanding manner. It is much easier to work as a productive member of a team when you know how to listen.

The ability to work within a team has assisted me tremendously throughout my military career. I have always enjoyed working within a team of individuals that have come together to be more productive. Since joining the military, the experience of working within a team has enhanced my ability to work with others in a wide variety of situations. Teamwork has allowed me to overcome several obstacles in my life I could not have endured on my own. This has constantly reminded me of the value of teamwork and always kept me looking for the opportunity to be involved in a productive team. One of the skills I contribute to a team is problem solving.

By devising a schedule for myself, I can reduce the ti

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