Strengthen My Leadership Philosophy

Since deciding to join the Leadership Challenges, I now have a better understanding of who I am as a person. Through this learning experience, I have discovered my leadership philosophy and how to implement it in the most effective way. I now know that leaders are not just one type of person, but are diverse and lead in many different ways. I have learned that leaders can be both extroverts and introverts and still be effective in their leadership abilities. The Leadership Challenges have made me realize

Lena Maslennikova LDST 201 Survey of Leadership August 29, 2017 Week 2: Dialogue – “Leadership Philosophy & Styles” If I were to try to strengthen my philosophy of leadership, what kinds of changes would I have to make in my assumptions about human nature, work, and how does this reflect my biblical understanding? If I make these changes, what impact will this have on others? These are all great questions; however, in 28 years of leadership experiences, I must say…a leader should

The Career Leadership Academy (CLA) undoubtedly provides practical, real-world knowledge that can be applied to an extensive range of circumstances. Implementing the lessons taught in the class can enable students to successfully build and strengthen relationships in the classroom, on the job, and with friends and family. Not one of the class’s concepts is more important than another, which pushes students to combine what they have learned to better themselves as individuals, leaders, and team members

Leadership involves facets from several different areas of skill. The combination of these traits in an individual allows one to be influential on a group in a positive way. Leadership comes in varying types and styles, no one being more right than the other. Knowing the basics of how to collaborate with and develop your group and how to integrate your style will determine how successful you will be. Throughout SLC, I’ve gained a basis of the common types of leadership, which will lead to better

My Leadership Credo "Mission Accomplishment" My training to become a United States Marine began when the bus reached Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. I was awakened from a sound sleep by a screaming man telling everybody to get off the bus, and get outside on the yellow foot prints. This was my first encounter with a Marine Drill Instructor. He had my undivided attention, and I followed his order without hesitation. Right before my eyes the building blocks to how

the Army Leadership regulation, AR 600-100, dtd 7 March 2007, Leadership is defined as “…influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” The development of my philosophy is based on this definition, it provides a good overview of leadership. As a leader, my main objective is to be effective and live up to the NCO creed. I want to enforce the standards and attempt to exceed them if possible. My leadership

My Philosophy on Leadership I developed my philosophy on good leadership through watching the actions of both great and poor leaders. The best assignment in my career was the Administrative Assistant to COL James W. Runyon, who served as the Joint Chief of Staff for the West Virginia Army National Guard. COL Runyon’s leadership style was strong, compassionate and professional. His philosophies included “treat our Soldiers how you want your family treated”, “what is fair for one is fair for everyone”

Other big challenge will be to strengthen sub-officers leadership to junior leaders, who need to know how to balance the art of command. Mission command view from a non-operational perspective is the best tool to strengthen leadership, to build cohesive teams through mutual trust, to exercise disciplined initiative, and to guide leaders toward mission accomplishment. According to

of Administrative Philosophy It is in looking back that we can see the future; SANKOFA. This African symbol derived from the Akan Tribe in Ghana best describes my Administrative Philosophy. Translated, the word and the symbol mean, “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” (Carter G. Center for Education). Therefore, It is upon this strong belief that I stand unwavering in experiences, leadership, management style and values. Specifically, the genesis of my statement of administrative

Personal Leadership Philosophy Participating in the course Foundations of Organizational Leadership presented many opportunities to enhance and enrich my perspective on leadership as well as develop my own unique leadership philosophy. By observing the theories, models and cases presented in Northouse, Kouzes and Posner textbooks, I was able to learn through the experience of others what a true leader should represent. While considering the strengths and weaknesses of each theory, I am able to implement