Effective Leadership : A Effective Leader

According to the textbook, Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, there are over 100 definitions of the word “leadership”, and all of them are unique in their own way (Northouse, 2015, p.1). There are so many different aspects to leadership that is it nearly impossible to have one definition that covers every area. Each and every person that is a considered a leader has his or her own way of leading because every situation, whether it be work, a team, at home, etc., calls for different and distinctive ways of leading people. Northouse states that there are six main aspects of leadership; it’s a trait, ability, skill, behavior, relationship, and an influential process (Northouse, p. 3-6). Giving a clear answer as to what leadership is defined as is very difficult, but this paper will talk about my specific leadership skills and what leadership means to me.

To be an effective leader you need to give subordinates what is missing in their environment by helping them balance for their lack of abilities in certain areas (Northouse, 2013). The concept behind leaders and followers is a continuation of the situational approach, (Northouse, 2013) “which suggests that a leader must adapt to the development level of subordinates”. This led to a more developed theory where leaders focus on motivating employee in other to enhance their performance and satisfaction thus path-goal theory was born, the link between the style a leaders uses and different kinds of subordinate in a work setting (Northouse, 2013). Although subordinates know that they will be successful if they believe that the payoff for their work is worthwhile, a theory was put into place to help guide the leaders in the right direction when it comes to subordinates characteristics and task characteristic.

The importance of effective leadership and its impact on improving student achievement are evident in today’s schools (Leithwood, Louis, Anderson, and Wahlstrom, 2004). While the school principal is traditionally thought to be the school leader, Glickman (1989) proposes that “the principal of successful schools is not the instructional leader but the educational leader who mobilizes the expertise, talent, and care of others” (p. 8). Lumpkin, Claxton, and Wilson (2014) contend that helping “each school fulfill its mission and energize and expand the professionalism and professional contributions of teachers, the expertise of all teachers, especially teacher leaders, is needed” (p. 59). Teachers directly impact student learning, and

Being a leader is not considered a job or position. Becoming a leader is not a talent, job or position. Although, leadership can be rewarding and difficult at the same time. In today’s society, “the kind of leadership necessary to move social movements forward is very different from the type of leadership required in a military setting, especially on the battlefield. A more sharpened focus on leadership processes versus individual leader traits and behaviors deepens our understanding of the complexities and interactive nature of leadership” (Komives, Lucas and McMahon 2013, 46). My goal is to understand how to face the complexities in life as a leader to communities, universities, organizations, the workplace and the world. As a leader,

An increase in patient acuities, readmissions, and requirement for patient satisfaction among other issues has created a greater need for more registered nurses in the hospital setting. Quality and safe patient care is a direct correlation to the number of staff. With the demand of nurses on the rise, some health care institutions have not readjusted the nurse-patient ratios and the result is decreased patient satisfaction, increased mortality/morbidity in patients, more health care associated infection, and decreased employee satisfaction; leading to burnout and decreased staff

Effective followership is an essential component of effective leadership in that, without good followers, the leader’s work is difficult and cumbersome. The role of the follower is many times understated. As illustrated by Kelley (1998), “effective followers are thinkers; energetic and assertive, self-starters, independent problem solvers, and carry out their tasks with these characteristics (p. 143). Effective followers also are characterized by their ability to perform tasks with little supervision, their intelligence, and ability to think for themselves. We are all followers, even those who consider themselves leaders; so to encourage this effectiveness in others; we must be role models for those under us, so that they may also be effective at following. Chaleff (2009) observed that “all important social accomplishments require complex

An effective leader has many factors that enable them to be successful. Some of the key characteristics of an effective leader are passion, charisma, dependability, problem solver, communication skills, and multi-tasking abilities. Marquis and Huston (2015) describe four types of leadership styles; autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, and bureaucratic. The autocratic leadership style deals more with acquiring control and accomplishing tasks rather than relationships (Marquis & Huston, 2015). This type of leader generally makes independent decisions and uses force to implement power. Democratic leadership differs by having human relations and teamwork as the main focus (Marquis & Huston (2015). This leadership welcomes open and two-way communication. Laissez-faire leadership has minimal established policies abstains leading (Marquis & Huston, 2015). The bureaucratic style leans on established rules and policies and lacks security (Marquis & Huston, 2015). Most of the time, the rules are inflexible and the relationship with staff is impersonal. An effective leader can recognize the needs of the organization and foster that leadership style. W.C. recognizes fairness, consistent decisions, listening ability, and knowledge of the field as key qualities in a leader. She believes she has a combination of democratic and bureaucratic leadership styles. Her bureaucratic style promotes corporate policies and mandated regulatory compliance. Part of the qualities of a

The five practices of an effective leader are, model the way, challenge the process, enable others to act, inspire a shared vision, and encourage the heart. Model the way is creating standards of excelling and setting examples for others to follow. Term goals are set so that people can achieve small wins and work toward bigger ones (Wiley, 2000). Challenging the process is the honesty to evaluate what is not working and evaluate the current practices. Making improvements and changes to short-term and long-term goals. It can be met with resistance but with the effective leader, it will get done. Always look for ways to improve (Griffith & Dunham, 2015).

To begin with, “Discovering Your Authentic Leadership”, is a review article which covers the basis on how to become a leader. When conducting the research, researchers interviewed 125 leaders between the ages of 23 to 93. These leaders were chosen based on their reputation for authenticity and effectiveness as leaders, as well as recommendations from other leaders and academics. The groups included both men and women of different race, religion, ethnicity, and social backgrounds. In addition, these leaders varied from CEO’s, profit and nonprofit leaders, midcareer leaders, and young leaders just starting out. After, interviewing and analyzing researchers discovered that these people did not identify with the universal idea of what makes an authentic leader. On the other

Leadership requires example, patterns of special behavior, and exceptional differentiation. This means a variation from the group. To be unique and different requires an evolving mindset that exhibits exemplary forms of actions. Most people don't change all that much from their early formative years of development. And yet, the delineation of individuality from "group think", "peer" permission and "herd" acceptance, is exceptional within differentiated self-evolving individual. Such leadership capacity is confident, willful, and mature emotionally and intellectually. To approach the edge of this experience is not easy and requires extraordinary diligence. In exemplifying leadership capability, one does not need others to reassure him or her.

Working in the field of law enforcement is difficult and can present many challenges. Police officers handle a variety of different calls and activities from conducting active patrols to help reduce crime, and arresting criminal violators, to making split-second decisions that can have lasting effects on the lives of many. Successful law enforcement agencies utilize a core group of people within the organization to help guide and lead officers in the course of their duties. These people are often referred to as supervisors, but they take on various roles as well to ensure the agency meets its goals. Supervisors can be leaders. They can be managers. But, being one does not mean they are necessarily the other. It takes a special person to balance the two roles into one position (Whisenand, 2011).

My philosophy is based off of my experience and upbringing. I care about what I’ve been through and where I am from. I care about your experiences and where you are from. The hope is, that despite the differences, we can come together and complete the mission. And that is ultimately what is important – the mission. Everything will come back to this and I will ask, “How does it affect the mission?” I believe that relationships are key to the job that we do as Soldiers. We take care of the Soldiers below us and above us. We need others to help us to accomplish the mission. Very rarely can we accomplish a task without the help of others. I challenge you to nurture those relationships. Look for ways to develop

A man that reflects most of the leadership qualities of a leader just so happened to be someone that lives and works locally here in Texas. He is from La Marque Texas and came from a very humble background not too far from where he works today. Looking back no one would have guess that this young boy would grow up and become such a prominent figure in Galveston county and abroad. Nobody that is except for he and myself.

“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.” (General George S. Patton) The ethereal spirit of man that Gen. Patton is speaking of is what some believe separates a passable leader from a great one. The Army attempts to define and quantify this intangible quality through the use of the Leadership Requirement Model and its attributes and competencies. The portion of the Leadership Requirement model that best embodies this vague quality, while still falling short, is the Leads portion of the Core Competencies. This Competency encompasses

There are always chances and possibilities to become a good leader regardless the odds against you, gender, age, race, education, previous experience, etc. This paper defines what leadership is and it explains the relationship between leadership and influence. It also highlights the importance of finding opportunities to develop skills and creating strong to become a good leader. It is also emphasized the power of influence that comes from motivating your team, to improve performance and satisfaction and that setting a clear goal is mandatory for good leadership. The conclusion summarizes all the topics under discussion.