Imagine that the company you work for is expanding and restructuring. As a valued and veteran employee, you are presented with the unique opportunity of determining the type of leadership position that best suits you. Essentially, you are able to define the role in which you can most benefit the company and be the most successful. To determine your position, you must identify the strengths and weaknesses of your personal leadership style by applying what you learned about yourself through the self assessments. Additionally, compare and contrast the leadership theories in Ch. 1 (pp. 12-19), 3 (pp. 50-68), and 8 of Leadership in Organizations, and Ch. 12 (pp. 409-419) of Organizational Behaviorto gain understanding of relevant theories to your approach to leadership. Describe your leadership style and identify jobs within your organization that would fit well with that style. Write in 1,400 words your assignment APA formatted and referenced.…
I think I am very reliable at completing my commitments on time and communicating with my teammates. According my Keirsey Temperament Sorter Report, my temperament is guardian, and my type is supervisor. I take my responsibility seriously, and I rarely let my personal events distract me from my duties. I like to put everything on a calendar, so I will not miss anything. I can communicate to my teammates effectively, because I respect their values and listen to their advices.…
Like all military officers, I was trained and groomed to be a leader from the time I raised my right hand and took the oath of office. The most important contribution to my success was the emphasis I placed on putting junior member’s needs before mine. I have a code that I live by and it has been very effective as a leader, “Take care of your people, and they will take care of…
One word to describe myself would be leadership. As the commander of my high school’s JROTC Drill Team, and the President of the National Technical Honor Society I have had many occasions where I had to step out of my comfort zone and take control of situations. Before joining JROTC I did not know what being a great leader was, but after becoming a squad leader I realized I needed to step out of my comfort zone and be the great leader that my squad deserves. Now three years later I am now the Drill Team commander, which I absolutely love being. I love being a guide for others, to be a supporter for them as they go through difficulty. Being a leader has taught me to be humble, to put others before myself. When being a leader you have to realize…
All Officers, regardless of what branch they commission as, have a few key characterizes. To be in effective leader, they must take moral high ground, follow the law of war, rule of engagement, and be able to prevent, predict, and solve any future and current problems. Above all else, Officers uses their expertise for the betterment of America, her people, and the Constitution.…
My leadership philosophy is I believe in leading by example and treating people with respect and honesty. I support my peers and subordinates alike through accomplishing my task and learning to overcome diversity and adapt. As a Non-commissioned officer, I strive to develop my Soldiers, my peers, and myself. I believe in a team approach and good communication to be successful.…
Describe the factors that will influence your choice of leadership styles or behaviors in workplace situations.…
At the end of my junior year, I earned the rank Lieutenant Commander. With this rank I am in charge of the whole unit and have to know how to lead people in the best way. By going to leadership academy and a leadership conference, I realized there are different ways to lead different people. Realizing this is crucial because I cannot approach someone in a situation the same way I did with another person, I learned how to talk to certain people based on their personality.…
Breaking down my leadership qualities and traits and what kind I am the first thing that always comes to mind, is that I am one who still has a lot to learn and many skills to develop. Yes, I know that all of that will come with time but it remains a lingering thought letting me know that there is always room for constant improvement. That being said I would like to consider myself as a transactional leader. I greatly enjoy getting involved and checking in to ensure things are getting done right when the occasion calls for it. To include the added bonus of handing out rewards to the individuals that worked day in and day out to uphold and meet or exceed the standards I set and agree with them on.…
Being a leader is more that motivating others to strive harder and accomplish goals. It’s more about gathering everyone with different skills, religion, ethnicity, etc. and making them one. As a leader, the task is to develop new strategies, tackle problems as soon as they start, recognize signs of stress, leave personal problems as home, put the job first, etc. Not everyone makes a great leader because time isn’t implemented to make changes that are necessary and don’t put the needs of the organization and members in thought. I will discuss who has been a great leader in my life any why. Along will that, I will discuss my traits as a leader.…
First of all, I display excellent leadership skills. For example, in JROTC I am the 1st Sergeant and it isn't a rank that just anyone could get. I am responsible for correcting uniform violations, the accountability for all cadets in Alpha company , as well as taking control of the company in the absence of all officers. Being the 1st Sergeant takes a lot of discipline and attention to the job because if something goes left it all falls on me. I also served as Beta Club secretary 8th grade year and co-secretary my 9th and 10th grade years.As secretary, it was my duty to ensure that meetings are organized, recorded and minuted. Notes from past meetings had to be handled properly and decisions made during those meetings had to be recorded and presented to the everyone.One of the lessons that is taught in JROTC is to lead , you first must serve others.…
Based on the results of the leadership assessment taken during this course, I would be characterized as Transformational-Servant Leader. Per the leadership assessment, the characteristics of a transformative leader are charismatic, inspirational, a role model, and an enabler. The leadership styles presentation viewed during the course describes a transformative leader as one who strives to develop shared visions. A transformative leader inspires others toward change and partners with others to obtain commitment. They are supportive of human needs, and builds team structure. The presentation further states that a transformative leader coordinates institutional and individual aims, while promoting clarity of shifting role responsibilities, and…
Before starting this assessment, I fully expected the results of this assignment to be completely off from how I see myself as a leader. I tend to overthink surveys and assessments like these. I was surprised to see that many of the chosen themes matched my personality and leadership style. As I grow as a leader I hope to develop other traits and leadership themes.…
Leadership is defined as one’s ability to influence others. However, when done well that influence enlists 4 major ingredients:…
NonCommissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps. Each leader is very different from the other. Some Marines enjoy being a corporal only because of the increase in rank and pay. A few become the tactless leaders junior Marines try to avoid. Fortunately, many others strive to become the leader that other Marines wish to emulate. They know what it means to be a good leader. Those Marines have the traits of a leader and they get to know their Marines…