Spider Leadership Initiative Leaders Of The Week Presented By CapTech
3/24/2021
Alex Wernink
Junior
Men's Tennis
Champion Leader
Tess Keppel
Sophomore
Field Hockey
Rising Leader
How does it feel to be seen as a leader on your team and in our department?
I pride myself on being a leader for this team and it is an honor to be looked up to as a leader.
How does it feel to be seen as a leader on your team and in our department?
I have had the privilege to see great leadership within my team and the athletics department which makes being recognized as a leader an honor.
What qualities do you think makes a good leader?
I think a leader has to be passionate, hard working, and energetic.
What qualities do you think makes a good leader?
A good leader is someone who not only leads through their words but also through their actions. Whether this is through strong communication or guiding their team through challenges, a leader is genuine and committed to their teammates.
What are you hoping to work on yourself to become a better leader?
I am trying to work on being more vocal as a leader, talking with others on the team to help them, and not just lead by example.
What are you hoping to work on yourself to become a better leader?
I am hoping to work on being more flexible in order to become a better leader. Though schedules and plans are always a great place to start, there are always challenges and changes that get thrown at us and being flexible is key to leading others through these situations. .
What are some challenges you have as a leader in different times like we have now with COVID-19?
I think with COVID-19 it has presented a lot more challenges with mental health. So as a leader, I have to be a lot more understanding and compassionate now more than ever because you never know what mental struggles others are going through.
What are some challenges you have as a leader in different times like we have now with COVID-19?
COVID-19 has presented us with a variety of challenges from the uncertainty we first faced a year ago to, to school in a socially distant world, to now a competitive spring season. Ultimately, our team has risen to each and every challenge we have faced so far and we strive to see each practice and game as an opportunity to compete and prepare for all the challenges we are guaranteed to see in the future.
