Practicing leadership within the social work profession is essential in displaying growth in the field. The journals below provide personal reflections on my leadership skills, behaviors, and ethical reasoning. Leadership journal entries #1-3 discuss my self-assessments for leadership potential, leadership personalities, and personal values. Journal entries #5-6 discuss my reactions to the leadership presentations given by Debra Riggs, of the National Association of Social Workers, and Justine Young, of Piedmont Senior Resources.