Being a leaders means to have the ability to compromise, the ability to listen well, and the ability to empathize.
Because you start with this sentence, it makes the reader expect that the theme of the essay will involve telling about these three qualities. It will be great if you can add some sentences throughout the essay that refer to some of these qualities to describe your leadership experiences.
Like this:
...I listen to their needs, apply patience, and try to help them
achieve those needs. muster the determination to fulfill their potential.
Keep these words as your theme throughout the essay, and it will be a memorable essay. :-)