Life is never what you expect. I thought I had my life all planned out. I graduated from high school, became the first person in my family to receive an undergraduate degree, moved around, experienced life, and started a career in the field that I always dreamt I would. I thought I would one day go back to school and become a therapist or social worker. After all, I work in child welfare and that is what all my colleagues did, so why wouldn’t I? But every time I thought about taking that next step I would somehow talk myself out of it. I never felt the drive. Until now.
Like every college student, I worked several odd jobs not necessarily related to my field of study. In each of those jobs I found my natural leadership qualities …show more content…
I have received numerous trainings on how to be an effective leader, what motives employees in the workplace, and how to effectively lead employees of all ages, educational backgrounds and learning styles to name a few. I have learned how my personality and the personalities of those I supervise best work together. I have been pushed to see things from different perspectives and to always evolve. This has all given me great insight on the type of leader I strive to be. Critical thinking is a key component in being a leader in my current role. Decisions that impact the lives of others are made on a daily basis. These decisions cannot be taken lightly and often have to be made with urgency. Leading by example, I set the foundation for how I want those I supervise to better themselves in their own professional development. I lead with integrity, confidence and with a team approach with a strong focus on relationship building. These qualities will help me be successful in your Masters of Arts in Management program. Throughout my time as being a supervisor, I have found I enjoy what I am doing and know there is more for me to learn in order to be a better leader. I want to continue to move up in my career and this program will not only help me do this but also give me the confidence I feel I am missing to take those next steps. I
Like every college student, I worked several odd jobs not necessarily related to my field of study. In each of those jobs I found my natural leadership qualities …show more content…
I have received numerous trainings on how to be an effective leader, what motives employees in the workplace, and how to effectively lead employees of all ages, educational backgrounds and learning styles to name a few. I have learned how my personality and the personalities of those I supervise best work together. I have been pushed to see things from different perspectives and to always evolve. This has all given me great insight on the type of leader I strive to be. Critical thinking is a key component in being a leader in my current role. Decisions that impact the lives of others are made on a daily basis. These decisions cannot be taken lightly and often have to be made with urgency. Leading by example, I set the foundation for how I want those I supervise to better themselves in their own professional development. I lead with integrity, confidence and with a team approach with a strong focus on relationship building. These qualities will help me be successful in your Masters of Arts in Management program. Throughout my time as being a supervisor, I have found I enjoy what I am doing and know there is more for me to learn in order to be a better leader. I want to continue to move up in my career and this program will not only help me do this but also give me the confidence I feel I am missing to take those next steps. I