Leadership Qualities/Style
As identified by the Kouzes and Posners five practices of exemplary leadership S-LPI test, my top five behaviors were: set a personal example, actively listen to diverse viewpoints, follow through on promises, treat others with respect, and express appreciation for people 's contributions. These top five results are all leadership qualities I value and envision in a leader. To reiterate from my S-LPI and Strengths Reflection and Analysis here is why I feel those qualities are important: 1. I feel that setting a personal example is such an important part of being a leader. The group watches your behavior and if you are a leader who puts in the time and effort to get things done, or help others, then I believe …show more content…
When I was in high school I can’t say that I had the knowledge of all the leadership terms I know today, but what I did understand back then as a captain was that actions could speak louder than words (especially with high school girls who don’t like being told what to do). This goes back to leading by example, I knew that my teammates watched how I handled situations, so I made sure my behavior modeled what I expected out of them. Something as simple as showing up early to practice or helping underclassman carry equipment were behaviors I displayed so that I didn’t have to tell others what to do, because my actions had already shown them. The group process activity consisted of me leading a group therapy session for classmates. I had the group complete a painting of a picture of a being in nature that survives in a harsh environment: a flower in a sidewalk; a fish at the bottom of the ocean; a creature in the desert. The group then shared their painting and discussed how in their own life they have adapted to situations and survived in a harsh environment. This activity was used to enhance coping skills and it was a fun way to engage them in an expressive activity. I liked that activity because it allowed me to facilitate a positive group discussion and environment, which is an important energy a leader should be able to provide for a group. During our problem based learning class each member was made to be the leader for the week. My responsibility for this week was to keep the group on task and to again facilitate open communication and opportunities for group growth towards organized goals. Finally, one of my most rewarding experiences as a leader was when I led an amputee exercise group on fieldwork. It was such a humbling opportunity to bring
As identified by the Kouzes and Posners five practices of exemplary leadership S-LPI test, my top five behaviors were: set a personal example, actively listen to diverse viewpoints, follow through on promises, treat others with respect, and express appreciation for people 's contributions. These top five results are all leadership qualities I value and envision in a leader. To reiterate from my S-LPI and Strengths Reflection and Analysis here is why I feel those qualities are important: 1. I feel that setting a personal example is such an important part of being a leader. The group watches your behavior and if you are a leader who puts in the time and effort to get things done, or help others, then I believe …show more content…
When I was in high school I can’t say that I had the knowledge of all the leadership terms I know today, but what I did understand back then as a captain was that actions could speak louder than words (especially with high school girls who don’t like being told what to do). This goes back to leading by example, I knew that my teammates watched how I handled situations, so I made sure my behavior modeled what I expected out of them. Something as simple as showing up early to practice or helping underclassman carry equipment were behaviors I displayed so that I didn’t have to tell others what to do, because my actions had already shown them. The group process activity consisted of me leading a group therapy session for classmates. I had the group complete a painting of a picture of a being in nature that survives in a harsh environment: a flower in a sidewalk; a fish at the bottom of the ocean; a creature in the desert. The group then shared their painting and discussed how in their own life they have adapted to situations and survived in a harsh environment. This activity was used to enhance coping skills and it was a fun way to engage them in an expressive activity. I liked that activity because it allowed me to facilitate a positive group discussion and environment, which is an important energy a leader should be able to provide for a group. During our problem based learning class each member was made to be the leader for the week. My responsibility for this week was to keep the group on task and to again facilitate open communication and opportunities for group growth towards organized goals. Finally, one of my most rewarding experiences as a leader was when I led an amputee exercise group on fieldwork. It was such a humbling opportunity to bring