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Introduction To Leadership Analysis

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For my first reflection the reading I choose to write about was the Northouse book Introduction to Leadership. The main concepts from this reading was ethics and thoroughly discusses ethics and what six factors makes an ethical leader. The reading describes how the six factors apply to leadership. Also the reading goes into how exactly they apply by providing real life examples of ethical leaders. From the six factors the most notable to me was character and actions of a leader because the author says “your character, are derived from your actions” (p. 231).
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Thinking back on this event my action represented my character and from that day I didn’t want to have poor character because that is how I’d represent myself to others. I wanted to present myself in way were my peers, future employers, and even teachers would think highly of me.
This also meant when looking for jobs or even asking teachers to write something for me about myself my character is something that they would see and take into consideration. I realized that this is something that is important academically and in the work force which can help me advance in school or work related and something that people in general notice is character. Also that my character can impact these relationships with my teachers, peers, and future employers.
Showing good character even at the most difficult times this best said by author “character enables a leader to maintain his or hers core ethical values even in time of immense adversity” (p. 223). I think that these both apply school wise as well as career wise because if you’re able to go maintain good character and achieve your goals ethically you'll be successful in both areas. Also these qualities can make you stand out to professors when they write recommendation letters or even consider students for opportunities you’ll be more appealing to them. The same can be true for the workforce your boss will notice you and you’ll be more appealing when they’re considering employees for advancement in a

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