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Leadership Reflection Paper

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There are many forms of leadership and it is important to recognize that there is a need for variation. In order to most effectively lead, plans must adapt as necessary. Leadership is the guidance of a group to complete a goal that positively impacts each member and facilitates success of whatever project or task needs completion. If done correctly, cohesion will form among group members and potential future assignments will be accomplished with improved results. There have been several influences from leaders in my own career that have shaped my own philosophy. My chief at the time provided me with confidence through the use of small wins all the while making sure I didn’t fail. A Chief Warrant Officer empowered me as the most senior petty officer in the division. He empowered me to run the warehouse, transportation department, and later take on supervising the purchasing department simultaneously. He was quick to praise and acknowledge when a job well done. However, the most important lesson in leadership for me came from my wife who imparted humbleness. Through her example and encouragement I began to recognize certain situations in the home and at work. I learned that acknowledging when things go wrong or there is a need to do things better, one must be willing to making adjustments on the fly in order to get things done. Staying the course or freezing will not improve the situation and most likely have a bad result.
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