The intent of this paper is to examine and analyze my challenge through various leadership theories/models, and to identify leadership styles and behaviors that will be effective in achieving my goal. Although there are a number of theories that can be examined, I have selected three that I believe will be most useful to me. First I will define three theories to include Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, the path-goal theory, and the Situational Leadership II model. Next I will discuss the application of the models to my leadership challenge and why I selected it. Finally, I will conclude with a reflective analysis and reveal what I have learned from my research about leadership and the application of the three leadership theories.
Throughout this experience I was given an enormous amount of support both personally and professionally. As a result it has truly molded me into the leader I am today. Being in a leadership position is very important and carries with it a lot of responsibility. The leadership style I exhibit today is one that is proactive, helping my staff to implement new ideas and empower others to fulfill their greatest potential both personally and professionally. This analysis will discuss the leader’s experience with performing transformational and the impact it has on the individuals for which they manage.
1. How did you prepare to be a successful leader? I prepared by having good role models to guide me and by reading. One of my mentors suggested I read the book The Leadership Challenge, by James Posner. In it, I saw how applicable it was to be a successful exemplary leader.
The decisions I make largely determine my future. My Store Manager is a source of leadership for me, as right now, I am striving to climb the corporate ladder into management and he exemplifies professionalism and leadership in many ways on a daily basis. I feel confident that he will not lead me astray as my mentor and I trust his judgment and ability to lead our team. Social cognitive theory is described as the relationship between an individual’s personality, behavior, and environment. To me, social cognitive theory is a concept of learning by observation from those around you as well as through your internal self.
My Leadership Philosophy Robert Lehman University of Charleston Dr. Robin McLaughlin Leadership (ORGL-307-23N) My Leadership Philosophy In this essay, I will describe the type of leader that I will be. There will be more than one type of leadership philosophy I will implement, and I will discuss more than one type of leadership philosophy. I will discuss how the philosophies of leadership relate to theories or concepts that have been taught to me throughout this class. I will also show how understanding leadership philosophies and putting these philosophies contribute to the improvement and performance of an organization, I think there is a time and place for all the leadership philosophies. Above all else I believe that a leader should give respect and receive respect from his employees.
Don’t get me wrong, a leader is called a leader for a reason because they have a great deal of impact on a group that they are leading, but it’s okay to ask and involve the people following into your leadership role. I also had no idea that leadership was a skill set, meaning there are many ways to work and develop leadership. I always thought that leaders either had it or they didn’t. After completing this course my revised definition of leadership would include this: leadership is a set of skills that one can work on and become an effect leader. A leader has many responsibilities and there are many ways to accomplish his or her goals as an individual or for a group of people who have one goal in common that all want to reach the same success.
Leadership Principles Learned in the Military and Their Application – Communicating the ‘Why’ is just as important, if not more so, than the ‘How’” I consider myself honored to have served with our nation’s finest young men and women in our Armed Forces. It was an absolutely fantastic learning experience from many perspectives, the most important one being from a leadership perspective. One of my early lessons was that while there are a number of foundational aspects of leadership often referred to as leadership principles, how these principles are applied and made “real” can and should vary based on environmental and situational factors. In recognition of this Veterans Day, I focused on four leadership principles (among many) that I learned in the military and have tailored and applied in the private sector. Their application is not limited to commercial enterprises; they are equally applicable to government, non-profits, and other NGOs.
My life experiences and my strong desire to succeed coupled with an unrelenting work ethic and a strong sense of duty and commitment to my country, make me an excellent candidate for officership in the United States Army. An Army Officer needs to represent and embody the core values, struggles, and sacrifices that have made and continue to make America great. Throughout my life, I have prided myself on being disciplined and goal oriented, overcoming all odds and obstacles to achieve my potential. I, too like many Americans came to this country with my family, seeking a better life. We didn’t have a lot of money, we didn’t know the language, but what we did have were minds full of hopes and dreams and the desire and push to make them a reality.
Assignment 3: Leadership, Teambuilding, and Communication April Woods Professor Smith BUS 322 – Organizational Behavior May 29, 2013 The purpose of this paper is to show how leadership, teambuilding, and communication affect an organization. The company that I chose to research for this paper is a previous company that I worked for, Dickstein, Shapiro, Morin, Oshinksy, et al. In addition, this paper will examine traditional, contemporary, and emerging leadership theories in which will describe the most appropriate leadership characteristics in terms of leadership style, as well as interpersonal forms of power. I will show how these characteristics impact the organizations performance and how they can be addressed. Finally, potential sources conflict within the group or work team and communication barriers will also be discussed.
Melissa Binkley Professor Camper MGT 101 01 July 2012 My Management Style A management style is an overall method of leadership used by managers. The way you handle various situations will depend on your management style. There are four major types of management styles. Which are 1.autocratic 2.paternalistic 3.democratic and 4.laissezfair these four types are discussed in full detail on this web page Managementstyle.org For my personality and the way I want my company to run I would say my management style would be paternalistic. I would use the input from my employees to help me make the best decision for our company.