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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZni2_j15PY&feature=fvwrel
Please answer the following questions and post your Word document here. Your answers should take no more than 3 double-spaced pages, 12-point New Roman Font, 1-inch margins throughout. NO REFERENCES ARE NEEDED.
Why don’t people think of organizational leaders when they are asked a question “What is your image of a good leader?”
What is your image of a good leader?
What is your mission in life?
What are your personal values?
Sample Answer
The most common reason as to why people do not think of organizational leaders when asked a question is that they do not consider their leaders as strategic. Strategic thinking is very important in the day to day operations of any organization. Strategic thinking should be clear, concise and insightful. Also, people do not think of organizational leaders when asked questions because they do not agree with their leadership point of view or beliefs. It is therefore very important for leaders to have a very clear point of view and to impart their point of views to other people. Moreover, when asked questions people often think about people who influence their life in one way or the other. Conversely, some organizational leaders only view leadership in the context of having a leadership role in an organization. They do not manifest good leadership skills in their leadership hence cannot influence others. Thus, a leader should motivate, lead and have a positive influence on people’s life.
To be a good leader, a person should possess certain qualities that enable them influence other people. A good leader should possess qualities such as integrity, empathy, humility, resilience, influence, vision, accountability and positivity. Leadership is about inspiring people through experiences, actions, insights and points of view. Excellent communication skills are one of the most important attributes of a good leader. A good leader uses language and non-verbal cues to effectively communicate with their team. Leaders should also express themselves openly to build empathy with other people. Good communication skills require active listening where a leader shows interest in people’s concerns and needs. Additionally, a leader should be able to delegate duties to the team in order to shape their thoughts and ideas regarding the organization’s goals and objectives. When leaders delegate duties, they give their teams the freedom and resources to be successful in their tasks. A good leader should also be confident and committed. A confident leader maintains the team’s morale and motivates them to work harder and smarter. Commitment ensures that a leader earns the respect of their subordinates since the leader sets an example. Good leaders are focused and driven. They think rationally and find solutions to problems. They are also self-driven in working hard to achieve the goals and objectives of an organization.
My greatest mission in life is to bring a smile on people’s faces through motivation, inspiration and encouraging others to be positive. In the context of leadership, my mission is to serve as a great leader by making a difference in people’s lives through applying ethical principles and using my gifts of charisma, and serial optimism. I also want to be happy and make other people happy through helping them, being empathetic and friendly to people. My personal values are very important to me since they motivate and guide my life decisions. Every day I make sure that I adhere to my personal values since they make me fulfilled and happy. My personal values are empathy, adventure and freedom. I feel happy when I am free to do things my own way. I am a free-spirit and open-minded and I feel stifled when forced to follow stringent rules of doing things. I love adventure and I mostly feel claustrophobic working in enclosed spaces. I prefer careers involving travelling and adventure. Lastly I care about people’s needs and concerns and I feel like the world would have been a better place if people were more empathetic towards each other.