There are several definitions about the meaning of leadership. Not only that, there are many more leadership theories about how leadership should work. I believe there is not one single theory or leadership style that will work for every person or every situation. However, most people tend to gravitate towards a specific leadership theory that best suits their character. One might have to change the leadership style depending on the situation, but one leadership theory will be predominant. In this paper, I will reflect on what I have learned on leadership from observing other leaders and the lessons from this course.
Personal Leadership Approach There are many different leadership styles or theories and it is difficult to focus on only …show more content…
I say this because it gives me great pleasure and motivates me to see that I can help motivate others to reach for higher goals and become leaders themselves. A transformational leader enhances the motivation, morale and performance of his follower group.(Transformational Leadership, 2014) Even as a teacher, when dealing with difficult or non cooperative students, I like to look for ways to motivate them or find meaningful activities to spark their interest in working with the group and completing a project. I like to do group projects or assignments because I like to see how leaders start to develop. Some of my most challenging students have become great leaders and students when given the opportunity to work in a team and take charge or a particular project. Sometimes this is what is needed for teachers as well. Leaders need to learn to delegate and not micromanage the staff since this blocks the creativity needed to find better solutions to the current problems. This is what I like to see. I like to see that people are able to grow and develop their skills to reach their objectives and goals. I like to motivate and guide people to better utilize their skills to benefit the …show more content…
However, I will always try to get results using the transformational leadership theory before adjusting or changing to another theory that might give me results but will not benefit others in developing their potential. I always look for ways to solve problems and create a win-win situation. In this case, being a leader to me is not just being able to accomplish goals and objectives, but it is more of helping others become successful. I see teachers that are frustrated because the cannot teach the way they would like to teach because they have to teach “to the test”. I see others that might be dealing with roadblocks in implementing new strategies or programs to help our students. True leadership could solve these and many more problems or situations that are happening at our schools. This is the authentic leadership as defined in our readings. Leadership is a process that draws from both positive psychological capacities and a highly developed organizational context, which results in both greater self-awareness and self-regulated positive behaviors on the part of leaders and associates, fostering positive self-development.(Avolio,
Personal Leadership Approach There are many different leadership styles or theories and it is difficult to focus on only …show more content…
I say this because it gives me great pleasure and motivates me to see that I can help motivate others to reach for higher goals and become leaders themselves. A transformational leader enhances the motivation, morale and performance of his follower group.(Transformational Leadership, 2014) Even as a teacher, when dealing with difficult or non cooperative students, I like to look for ways to motivate them or find meaningful activities to spark their interest in working with the group and completing a project. I like to do group projects or assignments because I like to see how leaders start to develop. Some of my most challenging students have become great leaders and students when given the opportunity to work in a team and take charge or a particular project. Sometimes this is what is needed for teachers as well. Leaders need to learn to delegate and not micromanage the staff since this blocks the creativity needed to find better solutions to the current problems. This is what I like to see. I like to see that people are able to grow and develop their skills to reach their objectives and goals. I like to motivate and guide people to better utilize their skills to benefit the …show more content…
However, I will always try to get results using the transformational leadership theory before adjusting or changing to another theory that might give me results but will not benefit others in developing their potential. I always look for ways to solve problems and create a win-win situation. In this case, being a leader to me is not just being able to accomplish goals and objectives, but it is more of helping others become successful. I see teachers that are frustrated because the cannot teach the way they would like to teach because they have to teach “to the test”. I see others that might be dealing with roadblocks in implementing new strategies or programs to help our students. True leadership could solve these and many more problems or situations that are happening at our schools. This is the authentic leadership as defined in our readings. Leadership is a process that draws from both positive psychological capacities and a highly developed organizational context, which results in both greater self-awareness and self-regulated positive behaviors on the part of leaders and associates, fostering positive self-development.(Avolio,