Leadership Philosophy Statement
As a person, sometimes it is difficult to recall and think of different experiences and circumstances that shape the way leadership can be seem, practice, and applied. My leadership style and philosophy has transformed and developed over the course of the years but even more so during the course of this semester. Working as an undergraduate student as the Educational Facilitator for the Upward Bound Project at Montclair State University for four years, to now, currently attending graduate school, I am confident about my leadership style and philosophy. At a certain point when I was running a workshop for the scholars of the Upward Bound Project, I came across a quote that shapes the theme of my personal leadership …show more content…
There are three theories that can best describe my leadership philosophy: servant leadership, situational leadership, and path-goal leadership. Throughout the course of the semester and when researching the before mentioned theories, there was a sense of validation that this is who I am, and would like to become. Another recent but important influence in my leadership philosophy has been the book “Leading in a Culture of Change” by Michael Fullan. Leading in a Culture of Change conveys the idea of how leaders in different types of organizations can become exceptional leaders and accomplish their goals. Fullan (2001) explains, how leaders in a culture of change are not judged only by how effective and/or ineffective they are, but rather by the leadership they develop in others. In order to lead others, one must help and guide others to see past differences, and make followers feel as if any problem can be solved productively. As a leader, it is important to be hopeful, optimistic, and to always be mindful and never stop trying to …show more content…
There are countless of theories we have discussed, but only three resonated with who I am as a person and are the foundation of my leadership style; servant leadership, situational leadership, and path-goal leadership. Servant leadership according to Greenleaf (1970, 1972, 1977) focuses on the leaders being attentive to the follower’s needs/concerns, empathizing with followers, and nurturing them. In this concept, leaders put followers first and help them develop personally and professionally. Komives (2011) believes Greenleaf’s vision of a servant leader can lead to leaders’ exhibition of authenticity, integrity, and trustworthiness. This concept was evident to me due to the time spent as a Board member of Human Relations Leadership Association at Montclair State University. As the new vice-president of this organization, I worked with students whose mission was to foster leadership, as well as to wanting to make a difference throughout the campus community. Luckily, being a servant leader helped me lead the organization because the other members understood that I had their best interest at heart. Servant leaders are about the people, it is who they are, and it is in their nature to wanting to serve
As a person, sometimes it is difficult to recall and think of different experiences and circumstances that shape the way leadership can be seem, practice, and applied. My leadership style and philosophy has transformed and developed over the course of the years but even more so during the course of this semester. Working as an undergraduate student as the Educational Facilitator for the Upward Bound Project at Montclair State University for four years, to now, currently attending graduate school, I am confident about my leadership style and philosophy. At a certain point when I was running a workshop for the scholars of the Upward Bound Project, I came across a quote that shapes the theme of my personal leadership …show more content…
There are three theories that can best describe my leadership philosophy: servant leadership, situational leadership, and path-goal leadership. Throughout the course of the semester and when researching the before mentioned theories, there was a sense of validation that this is who I am, and would like to become. Another recent but important influence in my leadership philosophy has been the book “Leading in a Culture of Change” by Michael Fullan. Leading in a Culture of Change conveys the idea of how leaders in different types of organizations can become exceptional leaders and accomplish their goals. Fullan (2001) explains, how leaders in a culture of change are not judged only by how effective and/or ineffective they are, but rather by the leadership they develop in others. In order to lead others, one must help and guide others to see past differences, and make followers feel as if any problem can be solved productively. As a leader, it is important to be hopeful, optimistic, and to always be mindful and never stop trying to …show more content…
There are countless of theories we have discussed, but only three resonated with who I am as a person and are the foundation of my leadership style; servant leadership, situational leadership, and path-goal leadership. Servant leadership according to Greenleaf (1970, 1972, 1977) focuses on the leaders being attentive to the follower’s needs/concerns, empathizing with followers, and nurturing them. In this concept, leaders put followers first and help them develop personally and professionally. Komives (2011) believes Greenleaf’s vision of a servant leader can lead to leaders’ exhibition of authenticity, integrity, and trustworthiness. This concept was evident to me due to the time spent as a Board member of Human Relations Leadership Association at Montclair State University. As the new vice-president of this organization, I worked with students whose mission was to foster leadership, as well as to wanting to make a difference throughout the campus community. Luckily, being a servant leader helped me lead the organization because the other members understood that I had their best interest at heart. Servant leaders are about the people, it is who they are, and it is in their nature to wanting to serve