I will achieve this by demonstrating my commitment to awareness of personal biases, both negative in working with diverse groups and by engaging in learning throughout throughout life. I will also apply my critical thinking skills in analysis and problem solving to strengthen groups, communities and organizations. To achieve these goals, it will be necessary to have a professional work ethic. The NASW Code of Conduct (Reamer, p. 120), however, will guide ethics. Challenges I might encounter may include high workloads and difficult clients. I will explore, evaluate and plan to achieve my goals. Social work leaders need specific qualities as their agencies transition into the next century (Cooke et al., 239). These include managing environmental relationships, such as effectively representing and positioning an agency or program, networking, coalition building, negotiating hostile environments, and managing multiple client groups and stakeholders (Cooke et al., p. 240). It's a bit like what General George Patton once said: "Never tell people how to do things." Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their