Each of the speakers we had in our class this semester had their own leadership approach. They have each found their own unique way to use their leadership style to grow into successful businessmen and businesswomen. Throughout the semester they have shared their leadership advice and experiences with us. The three speakers that I feel had the most impact on me were James Spaniolo, John Goolsby, and Carolyn Mentesana. James Spaniolo’s presentation was very casual, yet energetic. He had a sense of humor, while still maintaining a level of professionalism. He was an excellent speaker who spoke with a lot of confidence and clarity. Throughout his speech, I got the impression that Mr. Spaniolo is a very humble, hard-working, and wise individual.
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His visit impacted me by helping me better understand what being in the Goolsby Leadership Academy is all about. Hearing the origin and mission of the academy coming from the founder himself truly resonated with me. It was exciting to be able to meet the man who created such a great opportunity for my fellow scholars and myself. As a Goolsby Scholar, I have constantly heard our professors talk about how great Mr. Goolsby is, and now that I had the opportunity to meet, him, I completely agree. John Goolsby is a very wise, humble, and caring man. During his presentation, he made it obvious how much he truly cares about helping students grow as leaders. He can be described as a charismatic leader. Being a charismatic leader does not simply mean teaching certain behaviors, it actually involves transforming followers’ values and beliefs. He has truly changed many people’s values and beliefs by everything he has done. Mr. Goolsby emphasized how important it is to prepare ourselves. Success does not just happen, we do not just stumble upon it, we earn it. In order to do that we must obtain a solid base of education and take advantage of all opportunities that are given to us. Some leadership elements can be taught, but some of them are the result of the experiences you have had and the people you have been exposed to. Some of the most important leadership traits to have include having a healthy …show more content…
John can be best described as a servant leader. He puts service to others before self-interest and throughout the project wanted to include the whole team in decision making. He is also a great time manager. When he needs to complete a task, he finds a way to get it done promptly. Kiyana is more of an innovative leader. She knows how to grasp a situation and go beyond the usual course of action in order to reach a goal. When she sees that something is not working, she brings new thinking and actions into play. Ryma is a charismatic leader. She is able to influence others through the power of her personality and act energetically in order to motivate others to keep moving forward. She speaks with a passion and conviction. She puts a lot of time and effort into everything she does, her work is admirable. Lastly, Marina can be best described as a situational leader. She is good at adapting and being flexible in order to complete the task she is given. She is able to modify the style of management to suit the requirements of the goal. No matter what she has on his plate, she finds a way to get it done. Although everyone in the group had different leadership approaches, we managed to work together and make our presentation a
His visit impacted me by helping me better understand what being in the Goolsby Leadership Academy is all about. Hearing the origin and mission of the academy coming from the founder himself truly resonated with me. It was exciting to be able to meet the man who created such a great opportunity for my fellow scholars and myself. As a Goolsby Scholar, I have constantly heard our professors talk about how great Mr. Goolsby is, and now that I had the opportunity to meet, him, I completely agree. John Goolsby is a very wise, humble, and caring man. During his presentation, he made it obvious how much he truly cares about helping students grow as leaders. He can be described as a charismatic leader. Being a charismatic leader does not simply mean teaching certain behaviors, it actually involves transforming followers’ values and beliefs. He has truly changed many people’s values and beliefs by everything he has done. Mr. Goolsby emphasized how important it is to prepare ourselves. Success does not just happen, we do not just stumble upon it, we earn it. In order to do that we must obtain a solid base of education and take advantage of all opportunities that are given to us. Some leadership elements can be taught, but some of them are the result of the experiences you have had and the people you have been exposed to. Some of the most important leadership traits to have include having a healthy …show more content…
John can be best described as a servant leader. He puts service to others before self-interest and throughout the project wanted to include the whole team in decision making. He is also a great time manager. When he needs to complete a task, he finds a way to get it done promptly. Kiyana is more of an innovative leader. She knows how to grasp a situation and go beyond the usual course of action in order to reach a goal. When she sees that something is not working, she brings new thinking and actions into play. Ryma is a charismatic leader. She is able to influence others through the power of her personality and act energetically in order to motivate others to keep moving forward. She speaks with a passion and conviction. She puts a lot of time and effort into everything she does, her work is admirable. Lastly, Marina can be best described as a situational leader. She is good at adapting and being flexible in order to complete the task she is given. She is able to modify the style of management to suit the requirements of the goal. No matter what she has on his plate, she finds a way to get it done. Although everyone in the group had different leadership approaches, we managed to work together and make our presentation a