Personal Leadership For The Fall Of 2015

In emergency, I see myself as an Autocratic leader who makes quick decisions. On the other hand, I see myself as a Democratic leader when time and situation permit. Rarely, I can see myself as a Laissez-faire leader as I usually have hands-on with any process with my subordinates.

Phase 1 of the Personal Leadership Philosophy Paper presented the opinion and supporting information establishing that; leaders are products of opportunity, birth and environment, but of these; opportunity influences great leadership the most. Furthermore, it was discussed that assigned leadership is a cancer to corporate America and this point is illustrated in the following example. While employed at Deloitte and Touché Consulting Group (DNT) we engaged ARCO, a major oil and gas company, to develop and implement an email migration strategy that consisted of 1200 Arco users at their subsidiary company, Vaster Resources Inc. In the initial meeting we were introduced to a gentleman, we will call John Smith for the purposes of this paper,

I am applying to Plymouth State University’s Master of Educational Leadership program for the winter of 2016-2017. Currently, I am the head of the math department, hockey coach and assistant athletic director at New Hampton School, in New Hampton, NH. I would like to pursue a master’s degree in educational leadership with a focus on athletic administration to further my knowledge of the required leadership qualities, specialized skills and educational systems so that I may ultimately become a better math department chair and an athletic director.

I am applying for the Teacher Residency Program position that was posted on your institution’s career website. I have reviewed the duties and requirements for this position and firmly believe that my strong communication, organizational, team worker, as well as leadership skills make me a great candidate for this position. I also believe that my background and experience will make me a great asset to the Success Academy family.

Is a leader as defined in the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, merely one who leads - synonymous with a boss? Or something more? I believe that a leader is much more than that and can be defined in any number of ways. In attempting to define a leader personally, I will use both myself and others as examples.

My father once told me that, “everything we do— be it in academia, at work, social or family life—we are guided by principles, beliefs and values that collectively form our ideology of life.” I believe that every leader, to a certain extent, is shaped through her individual personal experience. Although in some cases, we may not realize to what extent our personal assumptions and beliefs shape our ability to lead or be led.

Through identification and ongoing assessment of her leadership style and ability this leader is able to develop and understand her own strengths and limitations in order to grow and develop into a more effective leader. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of servant leadership, contingency, path-goal styles leadership to gain an understanding of current leadership models, identify this author’s style of leadership and explore why leadership is important to organizations, society and this author.

Leadership involves more than exercising power and authority and is demonstrated on different levels. Coaching, encouraging, teaching, and motivating are individual levels of leadership. The former coach for the women 's basketball league was leaving and the athletic department hired a replacement named Shirley Sharpe. She was the coach of the soccer team and the women 's basketball league. Stepping into a college coaching position, she seemed to be excited, but also unsure of her new adventure. However, this woman did not seem to care what the team members thought she wanted things done her way. Shirley did not take the time to find out what these ladies used to she just give them instructions set on the top bleachers with the assistant coach and write.

Personal Assessment and Leadership Development Plan  Introduction  The focus of my personal assessment and leadership development plan is to denote the values, beliefs,  thoughts, and actions that will propel me into a state of personal fulfillment as a more complete leader at home, in  the workplace, and in the community.   The preparation of this document will result in the creation of a deliverable to be frequently referenced  and used as a reminder of the overall direction and more specific strategies to achieve my personal and  professional hopes, dreams, and aspirations, as well as put into place a foundation for facilitating leadership  development in my communities. My more immediate aspirations include being promoted at the

While working long hours at a job where I felt unappreciated and unhappy, I would often pass the time daydreaming about the job I wish I had. After realizing that the job I had would never become the job I yearned for, I made it a priority to return to college. I desired a sense of accomplishment, I wanted something to show for the long hours and stressful work, and I needed to be able to utilize my knowledge and skills. I sought the opportunity to earn recognition for these skills and advance in a field that appreciated my dedication. Most importantly, I wanted to feel like I could always continue learning. I visualized a job that would never end up feeling stagnant and uninspiring, as was the case in my job within retail management. Once I knew what I was striving for, I knew that returning to school to pursue computer engineering was the path for me.

I scored an eighty-seven (87) on the How Good Are Your Leadership Skills? Self-assessment quiz, which rated my skills as excellent. This score was not surprising to me because I’ve worked hard to become the best leader possible, and leading people is something I enjoy. Motivating people to achieve or surpass a particular goal is rewarding to me.

This paper will incorporate four of the self-assessment I completed (Leadership, 2004). They are as follows; social motives in the work setting, my leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and team excellence. I will also identify and discuss my leadership characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. We must first understand what leadership means. To lead, nonetheless, is to excite, to impact, and to inspire. Successful leaders move others to draw in incredibleness, to stretch out themselves and to go past their perform work necessities by producing innovative thoughts. It has been said that directors are individuals who do things right and leaders are individuals who make the best choice." This refinement is to some degree exaggerated since successful leaders do a considerable measure of overseeing and compelling chiefs need to lead.

I used to be indecisive. I always chose to hang with friends instead of doing homework because I thought friends are the most important until close to the end of my freshman year in high school. I was failing all my classes and told by my counselor that I would have to repeat the year. I was speechless, it totally woke me up when I heard this. I thought it was shame to repeat high school and couldn’t accept it. Ever since the talk with my counselor, I accelerated and focused on my school work. however, my dream kept me going when I understood the process to get there.

Describe a specific example(s) of your personal growth and development through your leadership experiences in college. See the help text for additional direction.

I grew up in a family of Indian railway employees. Along with a railway job my father used to serve in the Territorial Army. I learned from my father about the discipline, leadership, and commitment needed to serve the country. At the age of 12, I joined the Bharat Scouts and Guides to achieve physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as an individual. From being a boy scout, I grew up in the ranks over the years to scout leader. During my last year of high school, I became the school captain, planning and leading the school day-to-day student activities. During the same time, as a captain, I lead my school team to a district level cricket championship. I enjoyed my entire school journey learning and building leadership qualities. My urge for community service led me to look for opportunities in and outside of my undergrad college. During my search, I met then Commanding Officer of NCC 2(A) Compo Tech Regiment, a wing of Indian army in Visakhapatnam. After my brief interaction with him, I felt that joining National Cadet Crops (NCC) would further strengthen my leadership skills and give me an opportunity to serve the community. During my stint at NCC, I organized camps for water conservation, blood donation, and tree plantation. The unique training activities that the NCC provided me with in terms of teamwork and leadership have molded me into a disciplined and selfless leader.