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Robert Snowden: Some people think that people are naturally gifted to be a leader. Others, however argue that anyone can learn leadership. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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Robert Snowden is an inspiration for all leaders. As per Robert, there is a divide between people who think that leadership is a natural ability and those who believe that these capabilities can be learned. I personally think that the latter is true. Leadership naturally comes to people who are courageous. All the traits required to be a great leader stem from bravery.
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, the best understanding and knowledge of the relevant field in which one is to lead can be obtained by asking the right questions without any fear. Our own life experiences and those of others give lessons that help in building leadership skills.
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 lost my father
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 had to go through a lot of financial problems but I learned empathy. I believe what you learn from life experiences is practised with strong belief. It is easy to implement and it definitely gives good output.

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Expand on both sides of the argument in more detail to show a balanced discussion. Provide more examples and explain why you believe leadership can be learned.
coherence cohesion
Improve the logical flow by explicitly linking your ideas and paragraphs. For example, use transitional phrases such as 'On the other hand,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Additionally' to enhance readability.
coherence cohesion
Remember to include a conclusion that summarizes your points and restates your opinion to complete your essay effectively.
coherence cohesion
Pay attention to punctuation, especially after 'for example,' to ensure clarity. Additionally, capitalize 'I' in 'when i lost my father.'
task achievement
Your essay presents a clear opinion and tackles both sides of the argument.
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You provided a personal example to illustrate your point, which makes your essay relatable and engaging.

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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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