This paper explores different types of leadership styles through the use of an online self-assessment tool and our course manual. The articles vary in explaining different types of leaders and their style. There isn’t one article that can pin point the best leadership style a person should possess in order to be a great leader. According to Cherry and Jacob (2011) “Leadership is a combination of intrinsic personality traits, learned leadership skills, and characteristics of the situation” (p. 287). I interpret a leader as one who oversees the work of others while working along-side their employees having good communication skills, excellent listening skills, and providing motivation in order to make their group function more efficiently. They
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I always kept my employees feelings into consideration when a shift or task change was handed down from corporate. I would see who it would affect and how I would deal with the situation in order to keep that employee happy. I would find ways to make the task work and have fun while doing it. The manager, supervisor, or owner do not make a company; the employees who are working with customers, caring for patients, scheduling appointments, out there dealing with the day to day public are who make the …show more content…
A leader is not simply born, anyone can be a leader; they just have to want it bad enough and be open to make those necessary changes within themselves to become one. They must humble themselves and possess the courage to explore different theories of leadership in all settings and not just accept one characteristic change but all. A leader must provide a certain type of motivation to help improve their performance and their employees’ performance in order to make a difference. One must have confidence within themselves and the want to succeed in order to overcome obstacles. Leaders must have the ability to communicate their vision clearly while ensuring their employees are fully engaged and working together to achieve a positive outcome. They are there to set a smooth direction in making changes within the company easier to achieve. Lastly, a leader should always be a positive thinker; there is no room for negative reinforcement. Success is the only word that matters, no more, no
I always kept my employees feelings into consideration when a shift or task change was handed down from corporate. I would see who it would affect and how I would deal with the situation in order to keep that employee happy. I would find ways to make the task work and have fun while doing it. The manager, supervisor, or owner do not make a company; the employees who are working with customers, caring for patients, scheduling appointments, out there dealing with the day to day public are who make the …show more content…
A leader is not simply born, anyone can be a leader; they just have to want it bad enough and be open to make those necessary changes within themselves to become one. They must humble themselves and possess the courage to explore different theories of leadership in all settings and not just accept one characteristic change but all. A leader must provide a certain type of motivation to help improve their performance and their employees’ performance in order to make a difference. One must have confidence within themselves and the want to succeed in order to overcome obstacles. Leaders must have the ability to communicate their vision clearly while ensuring their employees are fully engaged and working together to achieve a positive outcome. They are there to set a smooth direction in making changes within the company easier to achieve. Lastly, a leader should always be a positive thinker; there is no room for negative reinforcement. Success is the only word that matters, no more, no