"Last year, my professor asked for volunteers to lead our group, and I raised my hand and was chosen. I consider myself pretty self-aware, and although I was a little nervous at first, I noted when I spoke too quietly and overcompensated. Anything that made me nervous, I overcompensated for and was told I did well with taking command. I was respectful of my team and very hands-on. After the confidence that gave me, I lead my teams much more often. But when I don't lead, I try to lead by example and support my leaders as much as possible. We're all in it together, after all. Besides, the only person I am competing with is myself."