Enlist Others Agreeability and reaching common ground among all parties involved in a change is an extremely tough task that often creates roadblocks to reaching the desired goal. Overcoming disagreements start with the leader’s ability to inspire the group with enthusiasm and emotion that is both energetic yet sincere. Engaging the inner feelings of others and providing a sense of significance transforms subordinates and ignites a passion which leads the group to a common goal (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). Passion and energy is a characteristic that John Novy brings with him to work on a daily basis. He has the unique ability to create a cohesive team atmosphere with both the SWAT team and the road patrol squads that he currently supervises.
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Strengthening skills through interaction builds both confidence and competence. As empowerment reaches an all time high, adaptation on the part of a leader uses this style as a clear inspiration to boost productivity (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). John Novy consistently empowered me to take control of my investigations and always left the door open to engage in conversations that might make certain aspects of the investigation stronger. John was able to build my confidence, not by praise, but by showing me how to bolster my investigative skills which in turn made me a more competent …show more content…
Thinking in this manner is clearly flawed and research has proven that effective leaders can not accomplish astonishing results without the help of a team of individuals. Collaboration builds on the skills of each member while limiting weakness through the support of the whole team. Trust is essential for all team members to effectively accomplish goals and a leader must structure projects in order to make team members realize just how vital each person’s contribution affects the outcome of the mission (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). When leading the Tactical Impact Unit, John Novy’s span of control was large and difficult to manage at times. John was able to lead the unit successfully by stressing collaboration and teaching unit members that each person played a vital role in the overall accomplishment of each mission. Without this team concept, the strength of the division would not have been able to achieve the positive results that eventually led to John’s
Strengthening skills through interaction builds both confidence and competence. As empowerment reaches an all time high, adaptation on the part of a leader uses this style as a clear inspiration to boost productivity (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). John Novy consistently empowered me to take control of my investigations and always left the door open to engage in conversations that might make certain aspects of the investigation stronger. John was able to build my confidence, not by praise, but by showing me how to bolster my investigative skills which in turn made me a more competent …show more content…
Thinking in this manner is clearly flawed and research has proven that effective leaders can not accomplish astonishing results without the help of a team of individuals. Collaboration builds on the skills of each member while limiting weakness through the support of the whole team. Trust is essential for all team members to effectively accomplish goals and a leader must structure projects in order to make team members realize just how vital each person’s contribution affects the outcome of the mission (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). When leading the Tactical Impact Unit, John Novy’s span of control was large and difficult to manage at times. John was able to lead the unit successfully by stressing collaboration and teaching unit members that each person played a vital role in the overall accomplishment of each mission. Without this team concept, the strength of the division would not have been able to achieve the positive results that eventually led to John’s