1. Influences: Leadership, one who guides, motivates, inspires others. One who unleashes or reveals the potentials of others who collectively push toward a common goal. In my career, I have been influenced by many great leaders. I’ve always been drawn to those whose expectations seemed far greater than my abilities. One in particular took me on as a problem child of sorts. I had recently experienced Captain’s Mast, been reduced, and removed from my crew. Although the stories were greater than the truth, he continued to take me on when others I thought once supported me faded. He was an impatient man who didn’t have time for anything that detracted me from getting back in the saddle as the leader he expected me to be. I continue to seek guidance
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Leadership Behaviors: I’ve always thought I enjoyed the “hate me now, love me later” style of leadership I presented. I accepted that people weren’t going to see instant results or had a perception that I pushed them harder than others. In the end, whether it was a test, panel, or selection, they recognized the effort expended paid off. I recognize now that people wish to see the motives of my drive for their careers earlier. When I requested participants to conduct the Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) I knew some risk was involved knowing how I can be perceived. I was pleasantly surprised that my preconceived notions were incorrect and others recognized my investment. This in turn made it appear that I graded myself far lower than both my managers and co-workers. Perhaps I’ am communicating my investment in their goals …show more content…
I recognize my thoughts on processes and the application produce favorable results may hinder others chances to explore new ways if those chances aren’t encouraged. I have great trepidation knowing that a different route to a solution may not produce similar or identical results, but in fact, may produce better or worse aftereffect. It’s important for me as a leader to give latitude to take on new challenges for others even if they fail. After all my personal failures have yielded much more personal growth than any success I’ve had. For instance, I’ve had to take command of a unit that had many personnel challenges and forced to take chancing I didn’t believe I was ready for. Upon the relief it was evident to me that the individual that was acting in the capacity was obviously distraught and incompetent in order to fulfill his personal duties let alone those of his supervisor. I was forced to observe, document, and finally relieve the member of his duties. I felt as though it was of great risk due to member having spun the situation to be the victim and ultimate relief of his boss. I had to stick to my values all while assuming risk that I didn’t want to take.
3. My leadership philosophy is simple: Everyone is important. That’s it. Everyone plays a vital role to the mission success of this unit. Not all may be of equal importance, but each member’s responsibilities rest on the completion of
Leadership Behaviors: I’ve always thought I enjoyed the “hate me now, love me later” style of leadership I presented. I accepted that people weren’t going to see instant results or had a perception that I pushed them harder than others. In the end, whether it was a test, panel, or selection, they recognized the effort expended paid off. I recognize now that people wish to see the motives of my drive for their careers earlier. When I requested participants to conduct the Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) I knew some risk was involved knowing how I can be perceived. I was pleasantly surprised that my preconceived notions were incorrect and others recognized my investment. This in turn made it appear that I graded myself far lower than both my managers and co-workers. Perhaps I’ am communicating my investment in their goals …show more content…
I recognize my thoughts on processes and the application produce favorable results may hinder others chances to explore new ways if those chances aren’t encouraged. I have great trepidation knowing that a different route to a solution may not produce similar or identical results, but in fact, may produce better or worse aftereffect. It’s important for me as a leader to give latitude to take on new challenges for others even if they fail. After all my personal failures have yielded much more personal growth than any success I’ve had. For instance, I’ve had to take command of a unit that had many personnel challenges and forced to take chancing I didn’t believe I was ready for. Upon the relief it was evident to me that the individual that was acting in the capacity was obviously distraught and incompetent in order to fulfill his personal duties let alone those of his supervisor. I was forced to observe, document, and finally relieve the member of his duties. I felt as though it was of great risk due to member having spun the situation to be the victim and ultimate relief of his boss. I had to stick to my values all while assuming risk that I didn’t want to take.
3. My leadership philosophy is simple: Everyone is important. That’s it. Everyone plays a vital role to the mission success of this unit. Not all may be of equal importance, but each member’s responsibilities rest on the completion of