Leadership Essay - 6 Ways to Show Leadership | MBA Applications

Writing a powerful MBA leadership essay can be surprisingly difficult—mostly because applicants are unsure what actually counts as leadership. In this session, Ellin Lolis (Founder, Ellin Lolis Consulting & My Admit Coach) breaks down the 6 major ways you can show leadership in your MBA applications, with real examples from successful admits.

You’ll learn:
What business schools really mean by “leadership”
6 types of leadership stories you can use (innovation, initiative, helping others, teamwork, leap of faith, and formal management)
How to choose the right stories that align with your personal brand
How to apply the STAR method to tell clear, compelling leadership narratives
The role of conflict, impact, and reflection in strong stories
How to avoid common mistakes like choosing repetitive or generic examples

Whether you're targeting Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Columbia, INSEAD, LBS or any other top MBA program, this framework will help you present leadership in a way that feels authentic—and impressive—to the admissions committee.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your examples are “big enough,” or if your experience even counts as leadership, this video will show you exactly what top schools look for.

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