As discussed previously, 69 individuals (26 females and 43 males) described 140 incidents they believed helped them to develop their leadership qualities. Participants were asked to identify the characteristics of the incidents they considered most helpful to their development as leaders, the qualities they perceived improved as a result of the experience, and the types of experiences they would recommend for preparing future leaders. The information provided in these incident interviews is discussed in the sections that follow. Included within blocked boarders are illustrative quotations from interviewees that help explain and support the results.