Developing myself as a leader In this essay, I will briefly introduce myself as a leader, discuss the results of the VIA character strengths survey in light of my development toward being a leader, share which elements I would like to work on, and end by outlining how I would like to help my peers on their separate journey. Myself as a leader As an introvert, I might not immediately stand out as a typical leader, yet whenever I have been given the opportunity to prove myself, peers were soon surprised of what lay uncovered below the quiet surface. Still waters run deep. I may not offer the social skills and charisma, though can call upon an unwavering drive, above average creativity, and knowledgeability. My words may not be aplenty but hold water. As a leader, I can be demanding, given I expect excellency of my team as much as of my own. I do not deal well with excuses and unpreparedness, yet am more than willing to recognize whoever works hard and goes the extra mile in contributing. This is not to say that I would be a distant power-hungry adversary leading from the top. Far from it. I enjoy participatory teamwork, even if I likely come down harsh on free-riders. I understand that qualities are diverse but professionalism while in the workplace is a prerequisite I need to be able to rely upon (professionalism and fun do not have to be mutually exclusive). It is likely that not everyone would thrive and appreciate my management style, which is based on
Why do you enjoy leading people? What are some leadership traits that you possess and how will Nu Iota benefit from them?
I work diligently to treat others with utmost respect regardless of whether I agree with their point of view. By taking the time to establish authentic relationships with individual staff members, I am better able to understand their unique perspectives, needs, and concerns. Additionally, because I tailor my leadership approach to fit individuals and situations I am able to ensure the best possible outcomes. As a participative leader I look to others for input before I make decisions that will impact the group as a whole and I strive to motivate and inspire others so that they can gain professional fulfillment through autonomous practice. Finally, I believe that when individuals feel empowered and valued they develop pride in their work and are more willing to make meaningful contributions toward team goals.
The present case study outlines the importance the leadership skill and identifies it as the most sustainable competitive edge in a progressively more competitive and boundary less business world (Hoch and Dulebohn, 2013). The case study on performance coaching with reference to the role of Darcy Gallagher gives the opportunity to comprehend the qualities and skills that need to be nourished to become an effective leader. The kingpin of the case study is the important elements of competency that affect the leadership outcomes and are influenced by the individual characteristics of the leader as well. The main purpose of the Coaching Performance to be conducted at Elmwood is to develop responsiveness to coaching facilities that are available in the daily work routine and aids the mangers to identify the problems of the members, the prompt responses to address their problems and add to the contribution made for long term career growth of the leaders as well as their subordinates.
Leadership has nothing to do with personal attributes. Say the word “leader” and most people think of a domineering, take-charge, charismatic individual. People often think of icons from history like General Patton or President Lincoln. But leadership isn’t an adjective. We don’t need to be extroverted or charismatic to practice leadership. And those with charisma don’t automatically lead.
Personal accountability. As a leader I hold myself to the highest of standards and I expect my team members to operate in the same manner.
Growing up I was always encouraged to push myself towards my goals and aspirations in life, not only does that motivates me but it also shapes the person I have grown to be. I am an enthusiastic learner that always want to broaden my learning, while becoming wise and overcome different obstacles that will arrive in my future. These great factors are why team collaboration is important to me, I believe that when everyone progresses and collaborate with one another great things will happen.
I really need to develop my leadership skills. The skill is significant wherever I work at. Also, I need to improve my self-esteem. Both leadership skills and high self-esteem are pretty important when I teach nutrition education. Especially, if I show low self-esteem, it may have bad effect on children and women, and they may ignore me even if I am an educator. To get ready to be a professional, I need to gain experience and get some certificates to provide good quality education environment for children and to provide professional knowledge for women.
The greatest factor to being an effective leader is, knowing yourself. You can reach a high potential as a leader the better you understand yourself. The best relationships between a leader and their subordinates are when each person knows first themselves and what they bring to the table. Knowing oneself impacts all leaders and followers relationships. A confident relationship between the two will build a mutually beneficial interaction. An important aspect is to understand my core values.
“She knew you would make the right decisions,” is what my sister said to me as the room of onlookers glared awaiting my response. Amidst the grief of the moment, I struggled to grasp ahold of my abilities, and thoughts, resisting the urge to scream at the universe and engage my right to squander in my grief. In reality, I was the youngest sibling, holding the accountability of being an active leader. This was not your everyday decision making process, it was the planning of burial arrangements after the loss of our mother. Rapidly, decoding through the streams of my emotions, I collected my strength and continued with the process. In the end, I survived by drawing upon my emotional intelligence, intuition, and practical skills.
Teamwork and cooperation have been part of my life from a very young age. I have played sports and been involved in clubs and community organizations throughout the last 30 years of my life. I learned early on that my success is not only defined by my personal accomplishments, but by how I am able to help those around me and my teams accomplish their goals as well.
Having a knowledge and effective leader in an organization is highly important because the way the leader leads will determine the outcome of the business. The person I believe who is successful at leading and implementing change will be my current supervisor Mr. William Kizer. Although Mr. Kizer is relatively young, he has the education and experience that aids him in his leadership qualities. William encourages and support his team, he gives feedback and also listens to suggestions and implements suggestions made from the group unlike other leaders who only implements their suggestions. Our unit finds placement for children that having difficulties being placed in foster care or a group home. Since the nature of the job can be so stressful, Mr. Kizer, makes sure that there is a balance between family time and work time. He is also capable of filling in for any staff member when they are out. That in itself is a good attribute of a leader. I have worked in departments before where my past supervisors did not know how to complete my job. In addition, Mr. Kizer takes his team out on a retreat quarterly so that we can be revived. He possess the qualities of a good listener, he is responsible and has effective communication. Those three qualities helps him guiding his team to success. According Kotter (2005), Great leaders get others to move in a direction that is sensible for themselves,
I want to be a leader because I can be in a position to motivate others around me to achieve professional and personal goals. A good leader is goal driven and has the ability to bring out the strong qualities in the individuals they lead (Melanson, 2013). I am not afraid to accept a challenging task and take responsibility for the outcome. I am willing to work hard to succeed and help the people under my leadership increase their knowledge and grow. I believe I possess the ability to see the talent in the individuals around me.
feel that I am the most qualified to do so. The qualities that make me a
In order for someone to be a good, conquering, and effective leader, they first must understand what that means. In these times, many people have twisted and perverted the image of what a leader is and what they should be. This book helps by laying down the foundations of what a leader is and what it requires to be one. From the first chapter: Developing Your Potential, which talks about the importance of dying to self in order to grow. A leader must understand that God is their source of potential, that without Him, we can do nothing. A leader must understand the process; birth, death and then growth and must continue to die themselves if they desire to grow.
Lubin, 2014). Being able to work well with and motivate others from outside one 's