Philosophies Of Leadership

The very basis for my leadership philosophy starts and ends with the Army Values. I ensure each and every decision I make aligns with these core values. In 2007, after first pinning on Sergeant, I was in a position of limited leadership experience and charged with the health and welfare of three Soldiers. By utilizing past experiences and understanding the young Soldiers point of view, I developed the foundation of my Leadership Philosophy, the

The current issues that are facing the Native Communities across United States is not the slot machines, movie sets or the football fields, as there many other problems facing the Native communities such as insidious, systemic, life or death problems; which will take years and many votes, marches to resolve the issue at hand. However, it will be given the attention to be recognized. The Federal government recognizes 567 tribes, 229 Alaskan Native villages and through this the Bureau of Indian Affairs is the federal agency that is in charge of relations with indigenous communities. Although each Tribal Nation is

Though the theories of leadership glorify factors, such as personal significance, timing, special skills, responsiveness, or power, as the qualities of a leader, I believe that neither of those factors are as essential as being personable. I believe being personable is the greatest determinant since a leadership position requires public speaking, either in the form of one-to-one conversations or to an audience. I believe that a leader should create an impression that will motivate and inspire others. Therefore, they should be able to create an impressive and enduring impression. Leaders should speak to others in a way that is respectful, friendly, and relatable. If they are unable to do so, then no matter how powerful or significant the individual, not a single person will follow, admire, or respect them.

The path to a personal leadership philosophy is made up of three parts. Each individual aspect is a facet of a complete whole. Much like a timeline that includes a past present and future, my personal philosophy consists of a foundation, action, and growth. If you do not understand where your foundation of leadership came from you will have problems acting in a leadership capacity. Also if don’t pay attention to how you are acting as a leader you cannot know in what ways you need to grow. Why should I spend the time and effort in developing myself as a leader? The Gunner’s Mate rating has a strength of just over 600 members. Maritime Force Protection Unit Kings Bay has 31 Gunner’s Mates assigned to it. I have a full five percent of the Gunner’s Mates in the Coast Guard that I lead. During my four year assignment at MFPU Kings Bay approximately 55 Gunner’s mates (9.2 percent) will have been under my leadership. I see that as an enormous responsibility. As a young Gunner’s Mate I saw my senior leadership as people capable of effecting great change on the rating. Now today I am in the position to have that same impact.

Do you have what it takes to become a great leader? There are many leadership qualities a person can possess, but it is another thing if people exercise those qualities. People who develop their leadership qualities prior to becoming a leader are better able to lead their team. As Jack Welch said, “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” ( ) In order to become a leader that people want to follow, a person must be honest and trustworthy, an active listener, give encouragement and motivation, and be an effective communicator.

Leadership Philosophy 1. I am passionate about goal achievement and the victory in personal excellence. 2. I believe in retaining valuable relationships through a creative, personable and compassionate experience. 3.

My leadership philosophy is consists of multiple leadership theories. Leadership theories can be leader-centered or follower-centered. Leadership theories focus on the leader’s personality and skill abilities. The psychodynamic approach is most similar to my leadership style because of its focus on personality. My leadership style is directive and task oriented. There are certain weaknesses in my leadership style which I know I can improve on. By incorporating the knowledge I have gained through this course I plan on applying the contingency theory to refine my leadership skills. The path-goal theory’s main emphases is on the relationship between the leader and follower which can help influence your subordinates. As a follower, I feel the relationship between the follower and the leader is tremendously important in the work environment in order to be able to complete tasks efficiently which is described in the leader-member exchange theory. In this essay I will describe my leadership philosophy which is comprised of the contingency theory, the path-goal theory, the leader-member exchange theory, and the psychodynamic approach theory and present a plan of action to improve my leadership and motivation skills.

My theory of an effective leader is having the ability to influence others to do something by obtaining results. After 10 years of being a Soldier without a mentor or a reason to excel in the military, I wanted responsibilities. During the beginning of my eleventh year, I took control of my destiny as a Soldier and started seeking ways to become a leader. My service has always been selfless; for that reason, I wanted every junior Soldier whom I encountered to have an idea of what his or her purpose is in this organization.

Argue which leadership philosophy is most common from your perspective, McGregor's Theory X or McGregor's Theory Y?

What is a leader? We know the answer to this question, but is still examined and studied continually. People have studied historical examples and written hundreds of books, but there has not been a definitive answer. Every single person is different; hence their leadership style is different. In this paper, I will show and explain my style of leadership. I will explain my leadership philosophy, which is base on established principles and theories. Fortunately enough, I interviewed a commander whom I been friends with for many of years. Finally, I will analyze this interview to further develop my philosophy.

Leadership is about the relationship and utilization of influence in various communication forms applied in a process that allows individuals and groups to work together to achieve collaborative goals (Ziegler & Degrosky, 2008). If influence is the driver of leadership, then power, is the engine. Having influence and power alone is insufficient to create leadership much like having a driver and a vehicle do not automatically create transportation. There are other components necessary to make the car move from one place to another. Power and influence utilized in an ethical and efficient manner gains willing compliance and commitment. Contemporary leadership theories based on efficiently reengineering older theories

A CEO position includes a variety of roles and high level of responsibility. This will require them to have well-rounded set of personality traits to be able to manage all aspects of their job. Unlike a middle-tier manager that oversees employees, a CEO is the most senior member of organization. Ideally, the CEO will follow the behavioral theory of leadership identified by the University of Michigan as employee oriented, placing a value on building an atmosphere of interpersonal relationships and employee satisfaction (Robbins & Coulter, 2012, p. 462). Leadership trait theories identify seven characteristics; six are desirable in the CEO, but prioritized as followed: Self-confidence, Intelligence, job-relevant knowledge, drive and desire

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

My leadership philosophy has been shaped by my personal life experiences, my mentors, my professors, my family, and especially my followers. In a publication by Dr. John Kline called “Kline on Leadership Theory”, Dr. Kline states that “servant leadership is way more than a way to lead; it is a way to live.” I whole heartedly believe that any person’s leadership theory speaks volumes about not only their leadership abilities, but their character. I once heard Bruce Johnston, president of JH Ranch California, when speaking on relationships say that “you fall in love with personality, but you marry character.” As a leader, it is my belief that my character is one of the key elements to my leadership philosophy. I believe that leadership is knowing that you are not in control of all of your circumstances, but knowing that there is a solution for all circumstances, and that as a servant leader, I have the ability to positively affect not only individuals, but also organizations. I believe the key attributes of a servant leader are a desire to see other’s succeed, a willingness to put other’s needs before their own, and an ability to motivate and encourage.

Leadership has been an emerging topic, where over the last twenty to thirty years research has shown it to be of critical value. According to DeRue (2014), the depth and richness of existing literature has produced an array of important insights about leadership in organizations. While the development of leadership is not just about developing knowledge and skills, it is also about it is also about developing people’s motivation to lead, their awareness concerning the risks and rewards coupled with leadership, as well as their identity as leaders, and thought processes on what it means to participate in the a leadership process. With that being said, the servant leader approach places focus on leadership from the leaders point of view, emphasizing their attentiveness on the followers concerns, empowering them, all the while helping them to grow and develop through encouragement (Northouse, 2013).