Reflection On Leadership

During this class we took many assessments and I learned a lot about myself and what kind of leader I want to be. On your leadership potential I learned my behaviors are the same as leader, these are people who are opened minded, share ideas and values with the company and open to change in the organization. For another assessment t rate your optimism test I found out I am someone who is optimistic and I agree with the statement that people want to follow a leader that is optimistic, rather than someone who is pessimistic. Another assessment I took was called the 5 saboteurs test. There was a scoring grid and what each category means like BP-(be perfect), HU-(hurry up), PO- (please others), TH-(try harder), and BS-(be strong) I found out the my highest score is PO-(please others) and some characteristics include being happy when other others are happy, cares about other people’s needs, can have a hard time saying no, doesn’t like to annoy other people in the work place. Body language and verbal language include facial expressions and saying sure I can do that for you. For another assessment I scored a six which means I right in the middle between high and low resistance to change. I agree with this statement because I think for certain situations my resistance to change will be high or low. After taking all these assessments. I learned that as a leader why it is important to learn about yourself. These assessments can help you improve as a leader figure out your weak spots

“It is unequivocally clear that leaders are not like other people” (Kirkpatrick and Locke, 1991, as cited in Northouse, P. G., 2016, p.22). I have always thought that I was not like other people; I see the world through a different lens. This difference, which sets me apart from my peers, has sometimes restrained my progress; however, after studying my differences and seeing them as strengths, I can now focus on these strengths that make me a unique, passionate, progressive leader. In reflecting on my leadership skills, I will analyze the results of the leadership questionnaires, as presented in Peter Northouse’s book, Leadership:Theory and practice (7th ed.), connect those result strengths with the

I am committed to continuous learning and have a strong desire to inspire others to action through exceptional leadership and a clear vision that promotes the delivery of superior services, both internally and externally. The Behavioral Health Division will benefit by receiving the highest level of competence and ethical practice along with a personal commitment to quality. I embrace challenges and will initiate and support any necessary changes within the organization. This program will further promote my creativity and innovation, which will enhance the work environment and the delivery of services to the public. My leadership style is a combination of charismatic and innovative. I am extremely energetic and motivate others to move forward

During Phase I of the course, leaders are trained on common core skills and leader development, with emphasis on Army Writing leadership, physical fitness, property accountability, NCOER's equal opportunity, train the force, and risk management. As the course progresses, it focuses on training skill level 3 enlisted personnel to supervise shop operations and diagnose wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment. In addition, this course centered on senior wheeled vehicle mechanic and maintenance supervisor skills and duty positions. Training focused on enhanced skills in leadership, communication and logistics management, practical and classroom exercises, discussions, presentations and lectures. Topics include Ordnance history, stress

After careful examination and taking the questionnaires from “ Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Practice”, by Peter Northouse, I have come to the conclusion that I acquire more strengths than weaknesses. In chapter one of Northouse’s textbook, the chapter is all about understanding the true meaning of leadership, what it takes to be a leader, and the skills any leader has the ability to access. Leadership is defined as a “trait, ability, behavior, relationship and influential process”, according to Northouse (2011,p. 2). Through the questions in the questionnaire, one is able to find out what leadership is to the individual. I earned a total score of nineteen out of twenty in skill

John Wooden says,” the most powerful leadership tool you have is you’re own personal example.” Personally, a leader is one who serves others and in fact, I fit this position as I have led over 150 kids from my church to a charity event and organized them into 36 groups in 3 different locations during the Harvey trauma. This encounter has taught me a lot of problem solving skills as many of the locations did not have the required supplies to do the job. With my engineering skills, I was able to construct replacement tools to do the same job. For example, a chisel was not present at the site and we had to take out the soggy flood-water filled laminate, so I bent a pipe and was able to create a chisel out of it so that the work would go on. I also learned through this experience to have a positive attitude even when things don’t go as planned, as a negative attitude slows down the efficiency of the work. I was able to practice this lesson in my daily life and thus, create a charismatic personality. Last year, I was chosen to represent my church and attend the National Orthodox leadership conference and I learned very unique and strong leadership methods. I was one of the 20 kids nationally who were able to attend this conference because of my strong leadership skills. Through this conference, I was able to strengthen my leadership skills. Also, I was one of the representatives who got the privilege to go to the American Red Cross Leadership Conference from our Elkins High School Red Cross Club. There, I was able to strengthen my teamwork and leadership skills and transform into a strong leader that affects the society positively. I volunteer and serve in various community services like the Houston Food Bank to the American Red Cross with over 600 volunteer hours. I was also chosen last year to take part in the Houston Methodist Internship program where I was called to respond to the needs of the patients and act accordingly. I felt the need to try my best and work as hard as I can in this internship program as excellence in everything I do is one of my many morals. For example, if I observed that a patient had difficulty walking, I would get a wheelchair and assist them in going to their destination. Because of

Over the course of the last six months I held two leadership positions; the leadership positions that I chose to complete over the summer helped me complete my peer leadership pathway. I initially started out the spring semester as an anatomy teaching assistant, and decided to continue my preceptorship into the summer. Once the summer semester came to an end I began working at Club Sci-Kidz, a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) summer camp for children ages 4-15 in the greater Richmond area. While I was working I tried to utilize the leadership concepts we learned about in LDRS 270, and apply them to my role as a teaching assistant and summer camp counselor in order to guide my students. In addition I also, ended each role this summer by reflecting on the leadership I was under by referencing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Over the years, whether it has been at school or at my workplace, I have always had leadership roles, whether they were formally assigned to me or not, somewhat my duties combined with my personality have always yielded the same result, lead the group. I have read in many articles that leadership is considered a personality trait and it is also considered a skill that can be learned.

My views on managing public and private organizations haven’t changed significantly over the progress of this course. The course readings and assignments solidified my understanding of core management concepts learned in previous courses. DuBrin (2012) covered some of the human resource concepts such as managing ineffective performers, developing job descriptions, job design, and teams more deeply than in other classes. Management and leadership are essential roles to both public and private organizations that influence the direction and success of the organization. Regardless of the level of manager, the critical functions focus on, “…planning, organizing and staffing, leading and controlling” (DuBrin, 2012, p. 2).

“Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law” (NRSV Holy Bible, Prov. 29.18). Although this archaic biblical excerpt was written millennia ago, it has not diminished in truth. Where vision is not cast by leaders, their followers are unable to efficiently and effectively achieve their goals. People have an intrinsic necessity for guidance and assurance in a plan; a need to follow an ideal, mission, or another person and to be lead. Expounding upon this claim, I previously asserted, “Whether this necessity manifests itself through direction, advice, organization, or the inculcation of passion, the success of an assembly of people hinges on the merit of a leader” (Rogers, 1). Taking this notion introspectively, how have and do I practice leadership? To promote an accurate conceptualization of my personal development as a leader, it is imperative that I describe factors that contributed to my leadership growth, primary leadership roles, and how to continue to ameliorate as a leader.

Leadership – the ability to make strategic decisions and use communication effectively to mobilize group members toward achieving a common goal (Engleberg and Wynn 100). This leadership is necessary for all groups. Without it, they lack structure, motivation, and coordination. Whatever it may be, there is a common goal that needs to be achieved among groups, and it is imperative to have leadership in order for a group to obtain this goal. Thankfully, my presentation group had a competent leader who was able to effectively push us to achieve our goal.

Management and Leadership are two different skill sets and positions, however, it is believed by some organizations that they go hand in hand. I believe that management is a learned concept that is taught in schools. Universities and colleges offer degrees in Management and/or Leadership. Authentic leadership is not actually taught but can be learned as a practical skill through being coached and mentored by a true effective leader. Leadership skills are gained by completing research, gaining ideas to inspire and help others achieve new skills to move into a better position or advanced career. Achieving new leadership skills is always a work in progress. In my IMG 233 class I learned that Management is the formal influence of the organization. Managers develop strategic goals, establish performance control mechanisms, and communicate instructions and information to ensure probability and production to meet the overall demands. Leaders are the heart of the organization and their role is to informally influence and inspire employees while creating visions and direction and at the same time building strong team relationships. An effective and dynamic leader empowers their team with the knowledge to be innovative and generate new ideas to increase productivity and performance.

As an educational leader, I have encountered several new and existing school policies. I never thought deeply about the various processes and the stakeholders involved in policy formulation and implementation. This semester I am engaged in the course Managing Educational Policy as School Leaders (EDLM 6005). This is Semester III, 2016/2017. My course coordinator is Dr. Timar Stephenson. Dr Stephenson was my course coordinator once before and was very helpful whenever I needed clarification or when I had a difficulty. I am thrilled to embrace the new ideas and learning opportunities embedded in this course since it teaches issues which I experience at work. Dr Stephenson, during his introduction reminded his entire class that success in this course would only be realized through hard work, dedication, and commitment. Therefore, it is imperative that I have the right attitude as I navigate this course. The course involves seven weeks of intense work. I am pleased to have a wonderful group facilitator by the name of Rhonda Joseph who has already given us a BBC to explain the requirements of the course and our first two modules.

Due to my passive nature, I’ve always avoided leadership roles. With that being said I still aspire to be someone who can be looked to as a leader. In order to reach that goal I observe and try to mimic the actions of people that inspire me. There have been many people I’ve taken orders from, but I have “followed” few. Those are the ones I consider to be true leaders, and have tried to be like myself.

The objective of this reflection is to expose critically how I could evaluate my own experience with relation to the theories and ideas about Leadership. In other words, how this lecture and insights changed my personal notion, as well, how I could amplify my knowledge about this subject. But I assume that the most important is to demonstrate how the application of Leadership skill is relevant in my career in the future.