Leadership Essay 2
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13.4_Reflection_Action_Worksheet.pdf
INTRODUCTION 308 TO LEADERSHIP 13.4 REFLECTION AND ACTION WORKSHEET
Obstacles
Reflection
1. When it comes to helping people who are having problems, how do you view your own abilities? Are you comfortable with setting goals and giving directions to others? When it comes to helping others who are having problems, I view my own abilities as helpful in those facing a challenge. I can define my ultimate goal and the steps needed to take to complete my vision. I feel more comfortable with setting realistic goals and giving directions to others who are trying to reach a common purpose.
2. One of the central responsibilities of a leader is to help his or her followers become motivated. This means helping them feel competent, helping them meet their expectations, and helping them value what they do. How would you apply these three principles in a leadership situation?
3. As you reflect on the obstacles discussed in the chapter, which obstacles would you be most and least effective at addressing? Why? As I reflect on the various obstacles of leadership, I would be the least effective at addressing how motivation, simple tasks, and how involvement. These are, to me, as smaller, less considerable obstacles that require basic knowledge and faith of one’s self. If you are unable to believe in your abilities, you will not be able to participate as one should or complete basic tasks that need to be completed.
Action
1. To be an effective leader requires that you clarify the goal and define the path to the goal. What specific things could you do in an upcoming leadership situation to clarify the goal and define the path for others? To be an effective leader requires that you clarify the goal and fine the path to the goal. Some specific things I could do, in an upcoming leadership situation, to clarify the goal and define the path for others would be by making goals clear and understandable. I will need to identify and clarify the goals of their work to individuals. By defining the path to reach the goal through clear directions, being aware that individuals vary in their need for direction, and laying out the required components.
2. As you look at your results on the Path-Goal Styles Questionnaire, what scores would you like to change? Which styles would you like to strengthen? How can you make sure you exhibit the most effective style the next time you are leading a group? The results I got on the Path-Goal Style Questionnaire I would not change anything because I am very supportive person whenever it comes to a situation with someone having a bad day. I would be there for them and help to solve the problems.
3. People vary regarding their need to be helped. Some want a lot of assistance, and others like to be independent. Are you prepared to adapt your leadership to be helpful to those who need it? Discuss.
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