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One example of someone I’ve seen lead without a title was my classmate. A new student joined mid-semester and was struggling to make friends and understand the lessons.

What they actually did was sit with them at lunch, explain the class notes, and introduce them to the group. They made sure the person didn’t feel left out.

This connects to the "Lift others" leadership move. They used their time to help someone else grow and feel included, instead of just focusing on themselves.

One leadership move I can make in daily life is "Lift others" by checking in on friends who seem stressed or helping a sibling with homework. Small support can make a big difference for someone.

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One example of someone I have seen lead without having a title was a senior team member at work. They always helped new employees, answered their questions, and encouraged everyone during busy shifts. Their positive attitude and willingness to support others made the team work better together. This example connects to Lift others because they helped their teammates succeed without being asked. During my first month on shift, I will show leadership by helping my team, taking responsibility for my work, communicating respectfully, and staying positive. I believe leadership is about caring for others, noticing what needs to be done, and taking action, even if you are not the manager.

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Hello everyone!! Hope all are doing well.

It is not that I am trying to flex or feel proud, but I have worked in many situations where I did not have a title. A few days ago, one of my friends messaged me because she wanted to get admission to the BYU Pathway program. I am not a mentor or someone who officially represents BYU, so I did not have any official responsibility to help her. However, I have a lot of information about BYU, and at that moment, I felt that I could help her.

So, I helped her complete her admission process and guided her through everything. Even now, sometimes I help her with her assignments. From this experience, I learned that we should not pull each other down. Instead, we should uplift, encourage, and support one another. We should motivate people and help them feel confident so that they do not see themselves as weak or less capable.

In pizza hut i also do these thing to welcomed and guide my new teammates and I should uplift themselves and encourage them. And now I'm excited to help my teammates with love and kindness.

 

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Quote from Tabinda Aftab on July 29, 2026, 12:13 pm

Hello everyone!! Hope all are doing well.

It is not that I am trying to flex or feel proud, but I have worked in many situations where I did not have a title. A few days ago, one of my friends messaged me because she wanted to get admission to the BYU Pathway program. I am not a mentor or someone who officially represents BYU, so I did not have any official responsibility to help her. However, I have a lot of information about BYU, and at that moment, I felt that I could help her.

So, I helped her complete her admission process and guided her through everything. Even now, sometimes I help her with her assignments. From this experience, I learned that we should not pull each other down. Instead, we should uplift, encourage, and support one another. We should motivate people and help them feel confident so that they do not see themselves as weak or less capable.

In pizza hut i also do these thing to welcomed and guide my new teammates and I should uplift themselves and encourage them. And now I'm excited to help my teammates with love and kindness.

 

I really liked your discussion! I agree that we don’t need a title to be a leader. Helping and supporting others is also leadership. It was really nice that you helped your friend with her BYU Pathway admission and still help her with her assignments. I also like that you are doing the same thing at Pizza Hut by helping and welcoming new teammates. When we support and encourage others, it makes them feel more confident. Great job!

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Quote from Patras Dewan on July 25, 2026, 3:23 pm

One example of someone I have seen lead without a title is actually from my own experience. In my previous job at a construction company, I worked as a supervisor. Many times, I noticed that some junior workers were struggling or not completing their tasks correctly. Instead of ignoring the situation, I stepped in to guide them, help them improve, and support them until they understood the work My actions made a difference because I helped my team members gain confidence and improve their work. From this experience, I learned that leadership is not only about having a title. It is about caring for others, noticing when someone needs help, and taking action to help them succeed.This example connects to the leadership move “Lift Others” because I supported and encouraged my coworkers so they could improve and become more successful. During my first month on shift at Pizza Hut, I will take the initiative to help my teammates whenever I notice that they need support. I will be willing to jump in, assist others, and encourage my team so that we can succeed together as one team.

I really liked your example. It shows that you care about helping others and being a good team member. I think your experience will help you a lot at Pizza Hut too. Keep helping and encouraging others. You are doing a great job!

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In my previous job, I saw a senior worker lead without any title when a new employee was struggling during a busy time. Instead of ignoring them, he came over, stayed calm, and showed them a simple way to arrange the work so they could catch up. This connects to Lead from any seat and Lift others because he did not wait for a manager and helped his teammate feel confident. During my first month, I want to practice Own it by staying active, keeping my station clean, and helping my team before anyone asks me.

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Quote from Tabinda Aftab on July 29, 2026, 12:13 pm

Hello everyone!! Hope all are doing well.

It is not that I am trying to flex or feel proud, but I have worked in many situations where I did not have a title. A few days ago, one of my friends messaged me because she wanted to get admission to the BYU Pathway program. I am not a mentor or someone who officially represents BYU, so I did not have any official responsibility to help her. However, I have a lot of information about BYU, and at that moment, I felt that I could help her.

So, I helped her complete her admission process and guided her through everything. Even now, sometimes I help her with her assignments. From this experience, I learned that we should not pull each other down. Instead, we should uplift, encourage, and support one another. We should motivate people and help them feel confident so that they do not see themselves as weak or less capable.

In pizza hut i also do these thing to welcomed and guide my new teammates and I should uplift themselves and encourage them. And now I'm excited to help my teammates with love and kindness.

 

hank you for sharing your experience Tabinda. I really like how you helped your friend with the BYU Pathway process even though it was not your job. It shows that you truly care about helping others succeed.

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Quote from Amjad Amin on July 28, 2026, 6:24 am

One example of someone I’ve seen lead without a title was my classmate. A new student joined mid-semester and was struggling to make friends and understand the lessons.

What they actually did was sit with them at lunch, explain the class notes, and introduce them to the group. They made sure the person didn’t feel left out.

This connects to the "Lift others" leadership move. They used their time to help someone else grow and feel included, instead of just focusing on themselves.

One leadership move I can make in daily life is "Lift others" by checking in on friends who seem stressed or helping a sibling with homework. Small support can make a big difference for someone.

I really like how your classmate helped the new student understand the lessons and feel included. It shows that small acts of kindness can make a big difference for someone who is struggling.

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Quote from Amjad Amin on July 28, 2026, 6:24 am

One example of someone I’ve seen lead without a title was my classmate. A new student joined mid-semester and was struggling to make friends and understand the lessons.

What they actually did was sit with them at lunch, explain the class notes, and introduce them to the group. They made sure the person didn’t feel left out.

This connects to the "Lift others" leadership move. They used their time to help someone else grow and feel included, instead of just focusing on themselves.

One leadership move I can make in daily life is "Lift others" by checking in on friends who seem stressed or helping a sibling with homework. Small support can make a big difference for someone.

Thanks for sharing this impressive experience I know its not your experience but i know like as me you learn many things from your friend's experience. I totally agree with that small acts make a big difference for someone. I believe when we lift others God also make ways for us to get success.

Quote from Waqas Ilyas Masih on July 30, 2026, 2:27 pm

In my previous job, I saw a senior worker lead without any title when a new employee was struggling during a busy time. Instead of ignoring them, he came over, stayed calm, and showed them a simple way to arrange the work so they could catch up. This connects to Lead from any seat and Lift others because he did not wait for a manager and helped his teammate feel confident. During my first month, I want to practice Own it by staying active, keeping my station clean, and helping my team before anyone asks me.

I really like how an employee stay clam, and he helped everyone. He never waited for the manager and help his teammates which is very good thing to lift others. I like your spirit to help anyone, and I'm sure that your teammates feel free to ask for help.

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