Journal

Week 5: Leadership Journal

Sean Hall

Park University

9/20/2019

Personal Leadership Style

My leadership has always been defined by being a democratic leader through people-oriented model. I strongly believe on policies as well as decisions since they create a room for everyone to be involved. Democratic leadership is very simple; emphasize on working and most importantly share responsibilities and let others contribute effectively. As a leader, I enjoy cooperative leadership and avoid bossing others completely. Therefore, I seek promotion of policies through effective group discussion where everyone contributes their thoughts and place great prominence on teamwork. A great leader not only encourage others but also give an ear to other team members input and as a leader I instruct the team and most importantly show them how to work. I believe in role-model practice and thus been as the forefront all the time and ensuring everyone is sailing the same direction (Felten, E., 2011). I encourage the members the value of doing their responsibilities together and practicing what they are gifted at.

Last month my team had a busy time since we were involved in three-week project which was a breakthrough for the team. It was the first time the team was able to get involved in such a big project at work. Unfortunately, at the same time, I got really sick and could not manage to participate in the project. My biggest worry was who will lead the group successfully and would the project work in my absence. My inner voice kept on informing me to appoint a new leader. Who do I appoint at this very critical moment which almost defines our destiny? While I was in hospital, I was able to hold a video conference through skype and appointed one of the members to lead the rest and assured the team that they can make it. Fortunately, the team managed to complete the project successfully and enjoyed the new leadership. Everything ran as usual since then I have decided to always trust my inner voice while making decision. The inner voice does not lead me astray. I am very happy to have a trusted leader and I plan to trust the skills of everyone in future.

Furthermore, I focus on establishing clear vision as well as means of achieving goals. As a people-oriented leader, I believe the members should perform their best as they work and my responsibility is to help them exploit their potential. Therefore, authoritative leadership cannot work at all. One needs to interact with the team members and create a friendly environment where they will share everything include issues that affect their work (Gergen, C., 2010). I believe in empowering everyone and that why I practice transformative model. I focus on motivating them and help one maximize his or her ability or talent at the workplace. I rely on charisma, intellectual stimulation, personal consideration to generate great effort, effectiveness as well as satisfaction in the team. Such leadership style has indeed created effective team-work and everyone has managed to excel in their area of specialization. My leadership has greatly transformed others and helped the team achieve its goal.

References

Felten, E. (2011). Loyalty: The Vexing Virtue. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Gergen, C. (2010). The Quality Paradigm: Why You and Your Business Need It to Succeed. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse.