In school, take on leadership roles — but steer them toward purpose. This is especially important if you’re aiming for competitive scholarships or elite internships. There are two types of leadership: 1. Positional leadership 2. Transformative leadership Positional leadership is tied to a title. Transformative leadership is tied to impact. Scenario 1: I once served as a Student Union Leader — chairing meetings, coordinating committees, handling disputes. That is positional. Scenario 2: In 2019, I noticed something deeper: students from low-income backgrounds were quietly struggling with the rising transport fares on campus. Attendance was dropping. Morale was low. Many students were choosing between missing class and overspending. So I leveraged my relationships with the transport unit and the university’s Vice-Chancellor to negotiate a price ceiling for student transport. This change reduced average transport expenses by about 30% and helped ease the daily burden for hundreds of students. Our follow-up survey showed improved attendance, better morale, and more consistent study routines. That is transformative leadership. What is the difference between the two kinds? Let me know in the comment section. And yes, you can turn positional leadership into transformative leadership. And yes, you don’t need a title at all to be transformative. Your competition will be set against the eagles. Act like someone that understands that. Follow Jameswilliams Kamnanya Gabriel so as not to miss these kinds of posts. •• Tag/Mention Unique Stoary and we will get to feature your story. _____________________________________________ We have a WhatsApp channel. Do well to follow for exclusive offers, placements and real time updates; https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAYOmR05MUbjMcimM00 _____________________________________________ #UniqueStoary #Uniport #ABetterUniport #UniportNews #Cikamo #Campus #CampusGist #CampusLife #CampusUpdate #personaldevelopment #personalbranding