LEADERSHIP
BY: BENJAMIN CORONA
LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION MGMT312
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
2/21/2017
Leadership can be viewed as many different things whether it be a trait, skill, or something that someone may just be born with. One thing for certain is that whether you have this characteristic or not, we will always need leadership figures. Some people are just followers their whole life and don’t get the chance to be leaders. Leaders come in many different forms, approaches and they all have different styles. I chose a career that can helped me get into a leadership position throughout time, therefore developing my own style by absorbing a combination of traits and approaches.
The Situational Approach best describes me
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I make sure that I apply the principles of the situational approach the right way, so that it effects followers in a positive manner. Trial and error is a big thing because it is one of the best ways of learning. As previously described, I have always been thoroughly evaluating my followers, but I don’t always get it correct the first time when splitting people into groups. Admitting that I made a mistake by choosing to not support someone in the right way or being too highly directive is the biggest way that I influence followers with this approach because it shows to them that I’m not stereotyping or profiling, but assessing everyone and trying to put them in the right place. Influencing others is not always easy and I believe it takes time for you to build yourself to be that credible figure that people can trust. I always do my research about the position that I will be taking on because I believe that knowledge in a field or subject are one of the thing that tie into getting credibility with followers. The fact that I still educate myself also influences others because they can see that I still ask questions and learn new things even though I’m the leader.
Every Leader has their own unique distinguishing traits. I wouldn’t say that there is a perfect leader out there who carries every trait possible, but that is what makes us all
Being a leader involves more than simply holding a title; it also entails setting an example for others, creating positive changes, and inspiring people to follow you. Whether it is organizing events, leading teams on projects, volunteering, or being a supportive team member, I am naturally adept at leadership. For instance, I am currently
Becoming a strong, influential leader is determined by an array of factors, as well as who we are as people. Our most inner being holds the key to whether or not we are destined to become successful leaders. Culture and society also play a powerful role in our leadership style. It is thought that various styles of leadership have varied effects on leadership practice and results. Regardless of our natural abilities, there will always be room for change, growth, and overall becoming a more effective leader.
Have you ever been in a situation where you had to take charge, and take on leadership roles in a short period of time ? Some people may say that not everyone can be a leader. Some also believe that leaders are born with the necessary qualities, which make them successful as a leader. Others believe that leadership, like many other character traits, can be learned and developed through life. The debate depends on how you define leadership. A leader can be made in certain situations of survival. It can range from promoting what is right to perform social changes, or just to execute their own ideas. When you are a leader you gain a certain sense of independence, and pride that you started something. Therefore, when it’s finished you get to show people that you were able to accomplish all of this.
Leaders are not born leaders are made, but not everyone can be a leader. There are many good qualities of a leader. Sometimes leaders can have different qualities. One thing leaders cannot do is not try. I feel I am a good quality leader because I have the of qualities of a good leader. Three qualities a leader has to have are the following: competitiveness, trustworthiness, and they also have to be diligent.
The important characteristics that makes a good leader are brave and confident. Bravery is important because it show that the leader is not afraid to try something new. Martin Luther King Jr is a good example of bravery because he knew that what he was doing is something difficult and that one was going to support him because they were afraid of what people are going to do to them. He also shows confident when he gave out his famous speech and told everyone what he thought that was right, he told them that all men are equal, no mater what color or race you
The world’s greatest leaders, both past and present, all share very similar traits and qualities. However, the best leaders all have traits that appeal to the masses and allow them to take control of any situation. The best leaders have astounding charisma that inspires others. They also have communication skills that allow them to easily talk to everyone. Lastly, they have a sense of dedication that motivates them to get the job done. While many of the world’s greatest leaders share similar traits, the best all have qualities and traits that allow them to appeal to the masses.
Leadership is a personal skill that has to be developed and improved upon daily, just like an athlete works on his craft. We all come from different walks of life and that is often a factor in the way our leadership styles are shaped. Our differences of race, gender, religion, home environment, and lifestyle all have an effect on the way we are led growing up. It is a skill that is mastered over time, while never being perfected. Like anything else in life, leadership skills are often developed from who we are, where we come from and the people in our life who have taught us their knowledge.
Leadership is different to everyone. It may be taking out the trash for one person, and sleeping through the night for another. But not only is it expressed in many different ways, it all comes back to one thing. Character; how you respond to things when no-one is watching. It all comes down to a person’s character, being a leader.
In the past, there have been many great leaders in the past and present who have shaped our world to be the way it is today. Would any of them be considered a perfect leader? Some leaders are commonly known as the best leaders, such as in sports, politics, and history. They had great effects, with many of those effects still in place today. But were they perfect? What qualities did they have as a leader, and what would define a ‘perfect’ leader? Many leaders are great, but only the most effective leaders can be considered ‘perfect.’
Leadership is not something that you inherit. Leadership takes self-commitment, and dedication to obtain. There were many people, as well as situations in my life that made me want to become a better leader. This personal self-commitment to being a leader is why it is my favorite thing.
My idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, motivate, set a vision, communicate, respect others, and of course, lead by example. A leader must have an honest understanding of who they are, what they know, and what they are capable of. To be a successful leader, you have to be able to convince your followers, not just yourself or your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed. In my opinion, this can build confidence in their followers to have faith in you, in order to be able to lead. I strongly believe that good leaders are made rather, and not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders are developed through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and
Leadership is something that people are born with. It is an inherent charm and it doesn’t hide even if you want to hide it. There is a leader amongst us and he or she is the one that leads other people to great things by inspiring and motivating people to do good deeds. Leadership has been described as “a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”. This way a leader can decide what work goes in and goes out. Good leaders in history have left a mark in walks of life. But great leaders, they’re different. Great leaders have the ability to make each and every individual re-think their life decisions and choices by
My personal experiences of leadership started when I was younger, roughly 7 years old, I was elected the captain of my travel soccer team. At the time I didn’t think much of it, nor did I have any extra duties that I was explicitly told that I needed to perform. Later throughout the season, I started to notice my teammates mimicking my styles and techniques and I highly enjoyed this feeling of being looked up to. I didn 't realize until years after that the recognition and pride I felt was leadership. This privilege of being captain was the first time I had realized that people weren 't necessarily following my actions because I was extraordinarily skilled, but because I provided this role model status with my confidence and encouragement. Some of the most valuable leaderships traits that I acquired and fortified are:
Inspiration is one of the key factors used by the leaders to motivate the employees. The book "Start With Why" explains that leaders who have the capability to lead has capabilities into them naturally. They have the confidence in themselves which they show in front of the world. Many people come forward as a leader, but only few of them can lead and show others the right path.
Leadership is individual who help in creating and achieving shared goals. Some compel other drive from the groups. Leadership is social affiliation of three constituent leaders, followers and the context (Nye, 2010). Leadership is the ability to move a group towards a common goal. Leadership is an activity, by which one can stimulate others to work in order to achieve a given goal (Val & Kemp, 2013). Leadership styles can be generally divided into positive, negative and neutral. Negative style has the strongest effect on the creativity, motivation, and inspiration of the employee’s. Neutral behavior relates to lack of regular information. Leaders help followers to establish goals and guide them toward achievement of goals thereby allowing them to be effective (CL, 2013). I argue that effective leaders have different set of skills in their armor, which they use according to the demand of the circumstances for achieving the targets. Moreover, it depends upon the leader’s gender, ethnicity, and power for being effective. In the process of formation of groups and teams leader’s gender composition has important meaning for the group members. This usually affect in the behaviors and performance of the group. Emotional intelligence of the leaders signifies about the accomplishment of the results. Successful leaders always take the risks. They are always prepared for the criticism.