The decision of choosing influence or authority is critical, as it sets the tone for your group. While authoritarian leadership can work to an extent, influential leadership is far the better choice for the long run. Influential leadership makes the other members more willing to embrace the culture and mission of the team. Many reject influential leadership because they think it makes the members lazy, uninterested, and unfocused. These are misconceptions, and my personal experience is proof of the many benefits of leading by example instead of force.
It was my 8th-grade year, and we had a debate coming up. Our class was divided into six groups, each representing a presidential candidate. We were randomly assigned to our groups by Mrs. Nelson, our teacher. My ensemble consisted of people whom I had never worked with before, and though that can seem discouraging to some, I was still looking forward to collaborating with them.
When we first sat together, I made sure to introduce myself and ask each member what their interests were. This way I could see what we had in common, and what we didn’t. I remember being vaguely aware that we were the only group that actually tried to get to know each other. After introductions, it was time to assign roles to every person. I expected …show more content…
Yet I chose this one for two reasons. I chose it because this was a project where I was in charge of an activity for a long duration of time. This way I can demonstrate the merits of how leadership helps in the long run. I also chose it due to it being the one I was the most influential in thus far.. Influential leadership is, according to Larry Kim of inc.com, “ Small, practical, and costless decisions... can lead to big differences in your ability to influence and persuade others in an entirely ethical way. “ In this activity, I managed to achieve all these goals, and I am confident that I will continue to grow as a
It was my 8th-grade year, and we had a debate coming up. Our class was divided into six groups, each representing a presidential candidate. We were randomly assigned to our groups by Mrs. Nelson, our teacher. My ensemble consisted of people whom I had never worked with before, and though that can seem discouraging to some, I was still looking forward to collaborating with them.
When we first sat together, I made sure to introduce myself and ask each member what their interests were. This way I could see what we had in common, and what we didn’t. I remember being vaguely aware that we were the only group that actually tried to get to know each other. After introductions, it was time to assign roles to every person. I expected …show more content…
Yet I chose this one for two reasons. I chose it because this was a project where I was in charge of an activity for a long duration of time. This way I can demonstrate the merits of how leadership helps in the long run. I also chose it due to it being the one I was the most influential in thus far.. Influential leadership is, according to Larry Kim of inc.com, “ Small, practical, and costless decisions... can lead to big differences in your ability to influence and persuade others in an entirely ethical way. “ In this activity, I managed to achieve all these goals, and I am confident that I will continue to grow as a