Leadership Reflective Study

Giving up is not an option for me, although I have lost myself in I think this attribute is necessary in leading one’s life. What I thought about leadership at the end of the first class is that it is a life long process. There is no end to learn to be a better leader, a better person for that matter. I believe that leadership can be inculcated through your own experiences- family, cultural and educational background,

Communication is also another huge skill. A leader needs to be able to clearly communicate, build relationships, motivate others, inspire others, and be a role model to create a positive work environment and culture that will accept change and innovation in the company. Leaders also need to show everyone how to behave, and they need to be honest, show appreciation, and work towards a bright future. If a leader is not effective the whole company can fall apart. Leadership is all about the relationship between those that aim and strive to lead and those who select and follow them and work together on shared goals.

My preferred lens does not change based on my location, situation, or attitude. The situation can not define you; the moment cannot be too big, I lead and I cannot follow. To be true to yourself, you have to know yourself and I truly believe I know who I am. The final analysis was able to bring to light that I will always try to help push other to strive for greatness no matter the situation, setting or

“Pausing for reflection allows the space to separate logic and emotions; it allows us to understand all of the contributing factors and dynamics and to separate the personal from the systemic” (Young, Boulton, & Liddell, 2016, p.42). As a reflective leader, I can challenge my assumptions, asks relevant questions and endeavor to make sense of my experiences. Being an effective leader is of paramount importance to me. As an effective leader, I can reflect to improve, effect change for the betterment of an organization, and hold integrity as the mantra of my leadership style. The use of structured reflection is central to sustain and enhance professional and personal effectiveness.

People with this style are true leaders who inspire their teams constantly with a shared vision of the future. b. While this leader’s enthusiasm is often passed on to the team, he/she need to be supported by “detail people”. That’s why, in many organizations, both transactional and transformational leadership are

These  may  include  power,  influence,  followership,  dynamic  personality,  charisma,  goals,  autocratic  behavior,  innovation,  cleverness,  warmth  and  kindness. We  may  also  think  about  leaders  we  have  worked  with  in  the  past,  or  are  currently  working  with,  and  reflect  on  the  qualities  and  behavior  of  an  effective  leader (Curtis, de Vries, & Sheerin, 2011). Leadership is defined as a process of influence in which the leader influences others toward goal achievement. Influence is an instrumental part of leadership and means that leaders affect others, often by inspiring, enlivening, and engaging others to participate (Dubrin, 2015). The process of leadership involves the leader and the follower in interaction.

In the speech, Jobs said, “Your time is limited, so don 't waste it living someone else 's life. Don 't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people 's thinking. Don 't let the noise of others ' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.

These are questions a leader must own. While existence may be given, essence never is. The story, the meaning, the real significance must be made. As a leader, it is yours to create. Others, inside and outside the firm, will contribute in meaningful ways, but in the end, it is the leader who bears responsibility for the choices that are made.

As the saying goes, the only competition we truly have is against ourselves. Human beings have always been driven to progress and improve which helps them reach their goals and aspirations. An important tool to help you progress is being able to assess one’s performance. Self assessment is a way to understand what your strengths are and what areas you might want to improve in. By knowing what these are, you will be able to understand what areas of your performance might need more work.

My personality can be describe as Introverted since I am reserved, practical and quiet. When making a decision I prefer to analyse my surroundings, check the facts and concluded to practical solutions instead of making assumptions. When the decision is made I will gather the necessary information needed to achieve my goals and if working with others I expect them to grasp the situation immediately and take action. I have little to no tolerance for indecisiveness and assumptions in situations where there is a deadline because it is expected that persons hold their own. My obligations are my main priority even if personal matters have to suffer.

Leadership is the ability of one to organize or lead a group of people. A leader should be respectful, a leader is bound to know what goal is attempted to be reached. My favorite leadership quote is by Chris Hadfield, “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It 's about keeping yourself and people around you focused on a goal and motivated to do the best to achieve goals in life, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences matter greatly. It is about laying the groundwork for others ' success, and finally standing back and letting them shine.” Being a leader doesn’t involve the leader doing all the work and claiming all the credit.