One of the best leaders that I had was my former director of a human service agency. This person exuded a lot the qualities that would make them what one would consider a great leader. According to the textbook, there are qualities such as vision, ability, enthusiasm, stability, concern for others, self-confidence, persistence, vitality, charisma, and integrity. Leaders possess these qualities to an exceptional degree. (Manning, Curtis, 2015)
My former boss was the initial person who helped me realize what having a vision is all about. The first requirement for a strong leader is a strong sense of purpose. I am a firm believer of what causes pain, provides purpose. For example, the reason she went back to school to further her education was to close the gap between low-income households and everyone else. Unless you have experienced extreme poverty, one would never have to have to feel ashamed or embarrassed by applying for government benefits. A sense of vision is especially powerful when it embodies a common cause--overcoming tyranny, stamping out hunger, or improving the human condition. (Manning, Curtis, 2015) …show more content…
She skilfully learned all aspects of the jobs and had worked in almost every department and job position. Employees seldom respect the individual who constantly must rely on others when making decisions, giving guidance, or solving problems. (Manning, Curtis, 2015). Employees often like to know that the boss has the first-hand experience in certain roles and not just barking orders. Employees at Human services knew that she had the ability to perform all of the essential job functions, especially when we became very
My former boss was the initial person who helped me realize what having a vision is all about. The first requirement for a strong leader is a strong sense of purpose. I am a firm believer of what causes pain, provides purpose. For example, the reason she went back to school to further her education was to close the gap between low-income households and everyone else. Unless you have experienced extreme poverty, one would never have to have to feel ashamed or embarrassed by applying for government benefits. A sense of vision is especially powerful when it embodies a common cause--overcoming tyranny, stamping out hunger, or improving the human condition. (Manning, Curtis, 2015) …show more content…
She skilfully learned all aspects of the jobs and had worked in almost every department and job position. Employees seldom respect the individual who constantly must rely on others when making decisions, giving guidance, or solving problems. (Manning, Curtis, 2015). Employees often like to know that the boss has the first-hand experience in certain roles and not just barking orders. Employees at Human services knew that she had the ability to perform all of the essential job functions, especially when we became very