Workshop 5 : What Makes A Good Leader?

The next question posed to Rene inquired about essential characteristics of a leader. After giving the question some thought she responded by saying that a leader must be able to remain objective and prioritize. “Prioritizing in my job is essential,” Rene stated, “with so many issues to deal with some nights it can be difficult to determine which to tackle first. However, remaining calm and objective in your decision making can help a leader prioritize properly, which can improve patient outcomes.” Additionally, Rene emphasized that the best leaders lead by example. By displaying desired attitudes and behaviors, a nursing leader may inspire their staff to act in a similar manner. Another area Rene stressed when posed this question was a leader’s ability to support learning. She went on to state that “it is necessary to focus on learning, not chastising. Placing the blame on someone rather than stepping back and looking at the details of a problem, deters the team from achieving the overall goal. Incident reports remain vital to the process of learning.” Rene continued to emphasis that by filling out incident reports individuals can analyze a situation or process and determine where the flaws or errors remain present. Without incident reports and learning from mistakes, growth remains difficult. Diana S. Contino (2011), author of “Leadership Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes Nurses Need to Lead Organizations Effectively,” believes that organizational and

“At times of change or dealing with uncertainty or in a crisis-- that is when the best leader will shine” (Ellis, 2016). A leader who can work effectively in a complicated, unpredictable situation is a competent leader and he tirelessly works to improve his capabilities (Ledlow & Coppola, 2010). All great leaders are known for communicating effectively what they want to achieve. They are visionaries who have the ability to lead others toward a shared goal (Gibson & Weber, 2015).

In looking at the characteristics a leader posses, knlowedgable, charismatic, articulate or heroisim; it is the devotion of a follower that determinses wether or not you are a leader, (Bennis, 2007). Leaders and followers have a co- dependent relationship; one cannot exsist without the other. Known as a dyadic relationship, the ability to recognize the level of power a leader has over an individual can possibliy origninate from the level of dependency the follower demonstrates (Martinez, Kane, Ferris, & Brooks, 2012). The level of dependency from a follower can provide the illusion to an individual to be revered as a leader. The expectation that a position exsudes power is a myth that propels the leader and follower dyad; when working under a leader the follower possibly assumes their role without question due to the enforcement of a hierchey structure. Willing followers tend to demonstrate a desire to serve, are in touch with their emotions, aware of their responsibilities, and seek to serve who they have deemed their leader (Northouse, 2013). Determine the plausible future of a leader; followers look for the following results from a leader, knowledge, task orientation, structure, and motivation (Northouse

In the world we live in there are many people that are perceived to be a leader,but do not meet the criteria and standards a leader has. A leader by definition is the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country. There are many characteristics that portray a leader such as inspiring people, integrity, confidence, accountability, communication, attitude, and a great amount of others. One day I would like to teacher high school social sciences which include psychology, world and U.S history, economics, sociology, and archeology. Once thinking deeply into the subject I see that a leader and a teacher share many qualities.

Leadership, although there is a textbook definition it means something very different to each and everyone of us. Subjective to definition, I firmly believe in leading by example. If you take care of your people, they will take care of you. I would never ask any of my cadets or fellow public safety classmates to do something I would not do. Being in the thick of things right along with my people is important to me. Teamwork, collaboration and working toward one common goal sets the foundation of greatness within any team. Fostering a sense of trust within the squadron, seeking out the positives in a given situation and going above and beyond to attain goals builds strong, trusting relationships.

After taking the assessment, to my surprise, my score was a thirty-three. The evaluation stated that between twenty-eight and thirty-six, is very good, my effectiveness as a leader is high (Manning & Curtis, 2012).My initial reaction to the score, I was somewhat surprised by more score, but the questions made you think about your skills and what it is that you do on your day to day already. Which is a lot of helping others to achieve his or her goals as well as to becoming successful. In reviewing some of the questions in the assessment, it helped me to think about what it is that I want to do in my career. I also think it helped me to understand more of myself. I know I have the skills to be a leader one day, but before when I first started

What makes a leader in an online learning environment? This question is approached from three angles in this study: online activity, language quality, and social background. This study examines the simulation data of the 2015 GlobalEd 2 Project, which consists of 337 7th and 8th grade students representing 18 countries. The three dimensions were analyzed under a multilevel model in order to interpret their relationships with the development of online leadership while capturing the nesting nature of the data. The results indicate that participants who speak more speak volumes. The ability to use persuasive language and social background, indicated by the real world influence of the assigned countries, are also found to be significantly

Before reading Learning Leadership: The five fundamentals of becoming an exemplary leader and The First Ninety Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels, I had a very vague sense of what my strengths and weaknesses were. I know that public speaking has never been a high point for me unless, I felt very confident in the material I am presenting. In retrospect, these particular weaknesses are symptoms of larger issues that are clearly illustrated in detail in these books. Before going into the assignment, I was aware that acknowledging my strengths would be much more challenging than finding my weaknesses. This issue comes into play every six months when I sit down with my supervisor. When I am provided with a

Authentic leaders create healthy enterprises for the long term and almost without exception, emerging leaders have solid values and a sense of purpose. We are looking to make a difference, to contribute to a worthwhile cause through our work and to find a reasonable balance between our work and home lives. In addition, to work where we trust the leaders and share a common set of values is essential to the chemistry involved in organizational leadership. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully” (Romans 12:6-8, 1984, NIV).

Romans 12:8 describes a good leader as one who is generous, involved, and zealous. As in biblical times and in today’s culture, these qualities are vital to leading, whether it be a small group or a large organization. One example of a leader whose leadership qualities allow her to be successful in her career is Lynn Good, president, chairman, and CEO of Duke Energy. Duke Energy thrives as one of the largest electric power companies in the United States with more than 7 million customers and both commercial and international business. Previously chief financial officer of Duke, Good worked under former CEO, Jim Rogers, and is said to have helped him “build his shiny empire “(Otterbourg, 2015, p12). With a background as a partner in two accounting firms and Cingery Corp, Lynn’s comprehension of strategic planning, resource allocation, and utility management allowed her to become head of the company in 2013. That same year, Good was named one of the 10 most influential people in the energy sector by SNL Energy, and in 2014 and 2015, Fortune named her #13 among the “Most Powerful Women in Business”. In 2014, Duke Energy was listed by Business Insider as one of the “50 Best Companies to Work for in America” and DailyWorth named Duke as one of the “25 Best Companies for Women”. Lynn Good’s forward thinking and implementation of the four management functions, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, combined with her understanding of her organizational environment, allows

Throughout 2016, many different people will claim they can lead America to greatness again just as they do each election year. This directs attention towards leadership, and most Americans simply trust that these potential candidates display leadership characteristics. Unfortunately, politicians don’t always exemplify leadership, and many Americans experience poor leaders daily such as dreadful bosses. Because of these commonplace experiences, leadership may not appear as a direct character trait. Fortunately, I experience great leadership daily between two great leaders I follow, Chad Miller and Kara Popp. Adaptable communication, the ability to inspire, a clear passion, and professional attitudes all characterize a great leader.

A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic (Trait, n.d.). Businesses spend around $1,228 per employee on learning and development. Forty-four percent of businesses believe they will be increasing the amount of money spent on leadership development (The 10 defining traits of an amazing leader, n.d.). Could they save money if research could determine what traits and characteristics are imperative for a good and effective leader?

In this paper we will discuss the different types of leadership characteristics it takes to become a successful leader. Also we will touch base on my personal advantages that I have in leadership and the areas where I need to work on further improving in the area of leadership. Additionally this paper will shed light upon the real world work place scenarios where leadership strengths can be applied. Finally we will discuss the benefits of understanding individual styles of leadership.

Leadership may be defined in many ways. Characteristics of a good leader is questionable. Leadership styles and theories, such as servant leadership, collective leadership and dictatorship may vastly differ but still share similar attributes. While servant leadership and collective leadership similarly encompass specific attributes, the collective leadership theory lacks vision and empowerment.

To be a great leader, a person needs to have some sort of beliefs or values to which people can get behind on. Sometimes it is rare for leaders to follows those beliefs or values and often failed the public expectation that the people recognize as a person who hold the power to change for the good of the people. And it is unfortunately true that in today’s society, leaders fails to serve the best interest of the public and they would rather change their values for the sake of their image. But, there are some leaders that their values and beliefs can inspire the public to exemplified positivity and to show goodness in our humanity. Nelson Mandela is a prime example of how a leader should be and how his ideal can help our generation to learn