You Are The Best For Your Future

What matters the most is what you do day by day over the long haul, explains the author. If you continually invest in your leadership and let your ‘assets’ compound, the inevitable result is growth overtime. While some are born with greater natural gifts than others, the ability to lead is really a collection of skills, with nearly all of which can be learned and improved. You can be a good leader if you want to, since everyone has the potential to be one, you just have to understand that you can’t accomplish it overnight. Leadership is complicated and has many facets, and it takes a lot of ‘seasoning’ to actually an effective leader. Whether you do or don’t have the natural ability for leadership, the author states that in the development and progress process probably occurred in the following four phases: Phase 1 being ‘I don’t know what I don’t know’ here a person doesn’t realize how valuable leadership is and believes it’s for people up the corporate ladder thus passing up the opportunity to learn how to lead. Phase 2 is ‘I know what I don’t know’ here you begin to realize the importance of learning how to lead and the learning process begins’. Phase 3 is ‘I grow and know and it starts to show’, in this phase you realize you lack skills and begin daily discipline of personal growth in leadership. In phase 4 ‘I simply go because of what I know’ is when you’re knowledgeable and your ability to lead

“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).

Priorities can’t be determined without knowing what you want to achieve. In my professional life, I have established priorities that I would like to accomplish to reach my final goal, leadership. One such priority was obtaining a master’s degree in organizational leadership. I have already obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and am a Team Leader, which is the first step in leadership. I cannot be side tracked or lose focus on what I want to accomplish, I cannot rely on anyone else to do the work for me. An additional priority towards my position in leadership, is my joining professional organizations where I can obtain connections and participate in civic organizations. It is important for me to align myself with professionals who are already in leadership who can provide necessary guidance. I am also furthering my business and leadership knowledge by reading books on the subject. Even in my professional life, I constantly seek God’s guidance for direction.

In any of life’s endeavors, leadership, inspiration, and guidance is derived from 3 words: Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.

Going through life, we may find ourselves in a position of leadership or following another to an un-chartered destination. I believe that a leader who holds the attributes described in this paper is a leader that I would follow, therefore, this is the leader that I would like to

Leadership comes with responsibilities. Taking an organization to places it has never been, through new ideas and change, aids in building a responsible organization. Effective leaders tend to surround themselves with a group of individuals with different perspectives and not necessarily like themselves. Moving into a leadership role often involves letting go of some of the assignments and responsibilities held in the past. As the leader, enable others to deliver results and complete tasks. The work may get done faster and more effectively if the leader is involved, but enabling others to deliver results will lead to a more productive and cohesive team. Each individual possesses their own unique traits and abilities used to provide results for their team. Team members need confidence from their leader that allows them to accomplish goals that have been asked of them. Leaders should help create a comfortable environment for their colleagues, who in turn, enjoy coming to work

moment, I fell that is best to reflect on my thoughts while also asking others about the

One of the most important aspects of leadership is self-knowledge and particularly awareness of your priorities and values. As a leader it is imperative to improve your leadership ability on an everyday basis. Great leaders have great strategic dreams, visions of what could be and what they think should be. In this paper I will be discussing my plan and the theories that support my plan. I will also be discussing my leadership strengths and weaknesses

“History is useful for many things, but the experience and wisdom acquired from days gone by should be a springboard to the future, not an excuse for living in the past” (Forbes). Successful leaders today must challenge the status quo, abandon standard processes, and embrace creative disruption. This precept means we have to test the unproven, and challenge the unchallenged. These choices, decisions, and actions transform challenges into exploration, risk into reward, and fear into determination. We are not here to stay content. We are here to do better. The gift of life is to make a difference, and the call of leadership is to say this is not good enough. We have the choice to make things better. Nothing great is ever achieved by doing things the way they have always been

Leadership should inspire confidence and trust, and consistently. How agile is your company? How effective are your managers at engaging and delivering the changes envisioned by your decision makers? How well does your company actually facilitate and execute on change when it is needed?

The reason why I am interested in the M.S. in Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services is quite simple. This program combines both of the components I am interested in. This program has both the technology and the people aspect altogether. One of the reasons I am interested in this program, it open doors to various careers and opportunities. Not only can this program help me become more successful in life by giving a chance to get a dream job. I would like to improve my current standing at work by receiving a higher education. It will give me the opportunity to help individuals become successful in their lives. I want to broaden my knowledge in Assistive Technology and this career path is the best choice

My future after high school did not come as easy as some people’s may. I was at a confusing state where higher education was necessary, but was it worth it? I completed my ACT test, visited multiple colleges, and was accepted to the colleges I applied for. The path of my future was still very unclear, until I visited the University of River Falls the fall before my high school graduation. The thought of independence, finding new friends, changing my values in life, and proving to those who love me who I can become, left me without a question that I would become part of the Falcon family.

The greatest leaders in our history have been nothing short of relentless in their pursuit of gaining knowledge and if you are anything less then you are cheating yourself and your organization. If you acquire knowledge and choose not to use it to benefit others then you are not a leader, you are just self-indulging. Desire is what distinguishes members of one group from another; it has hardly anything to do with intellect, wealth, social pedigree, or career standing. One thing that all great leaders have in common is that they read voraciously, great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the development of new skills, noticing valuable knowledge, and existing competencies. The most successful people consume written content that far exceeds that of the average person and they improve their station in life by simply reading. Business leaders that have most positive impact in your life, and in constant search of new and better information. The information acquire through reading is used to inspire, motivate, and lead those around them. The strong work ethic they acquire, they are grateful for the opportunity and stay committed to their position, always stay motivated and driven to help others seek success as well and many don’t enjoy the influence and recognition their positions provide and they are drawn to such positions because of the opportunities they have to advance others.

I once found a letter that I wrote in the fifth grade that was addressed to my

While preparing for this essay I realized that a majority of the career paths I want to go down involved a similar theme, fashion, and creativity. After further assessment of my chosen paths, I feel like my personality and the way that I work would be better suited for a business of my own, rather than working through a company like Sephora or Avon. I know I’d be more comfortable working in a place where I can choose which brands and techniques I use on clients, rather than a job where I’m forced to use certain items that I don’t completely trust. Using tools I’m comfortable with and using my own creative energy, aside from someone else 's, would make me feel happier with my work. Although I’ll have to work with clients in the future, I know that having that baseline will make my work all the more satisfying. I don’t personally have anyone or know anyone in my family who has a career quite like this, I know a few people who have either done this for a career either as a way of living or as a stepping stool to launch their own business. One of the people I’ve researched is the drag queen Miss Fame, also known as Kurtis Dam-Mikkelsen. Kurtis started his career as a male model in California, soon moving to New York and becoming a makeup artist. At the same time becoming the drag queen Miss Fame. While in New York he did his own, along with other people’s, drag makeup. After an appearance on the