The online reference Wikipedia defines leadership as “the ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others.” There exists an entire school of leadership theory which…
My personal definition of leadership is individual who is strong, competent, and teachable and is willing and able to teach those that are being led. Leadership is about lifting up and not tearing down, building trusting relationships with those under your leadership. Leadership is someone who knows how to…
By definition leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organization (Merriam-Webster, 2012). Therefore, anyone should be able to lead. Not so much. Leadership is an umbrella adjective that encompasses certain qualities that one needs to be an effective leader. To connect with the people you are charged with leading one must possess a certain set of characteristics and skills. This paper will discuss some of the traits that make an effective leader.…
Some look at leadership as the ability to lead. I agree 100% with leadership being the ability to lead, but in order to have the ability to lead you have to have more. There has to be a process of social leadership in which a person is able to aid and support others in their accomplishment when it comes to a specific task; this is a process of social influence on someone. Paying attention to how leaders carry themselves and interact with others socially giving guidance and being helpful. Leadership is also organizing a group or team of people to achieve a common goal and sometimes the leader may not have formal authority, but they are leading/guiding the group or team in accomplishing the goal.…
Leadership is defined as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” To lead means that one must possess courage, communication and listening skills, organization, and much more. Leadership qualities are vital to ensuring that a group of individuals can be successful in the goals they set for themselves. The greatest leaders in the world are considered great because of the success that those around them have experienced. While some groups do not experience success that does not mean they had bad leaders.…
Leadership has been defined in several ways throughout the years. According to the textbook, leadership is the “process of inspiring, influencing, and guiding others to participate in a common effort. To encourage…
To me, leadership is leading by example. My years in high school have shown me that the person who builds people up, and shows kindness is more of a leader than someone who commands and controls people. I strive to be this kind, caring person who others can look up to. As I grow older, I hope that by doing the right things, I can inspire others to do the same.…
What does it take to be an effective leader in today’s fast paced and ever changing world?…
My 22 of years as a Non-Commissioned Officer and 27 total years of service in the Army has shaped how I define leadership. Simply put, I believe leadership is the balancing of two competing priorities, the accomplishment of the mission and the welfare of the people that are in your charge. I see those two priorities being symbiotic because without the people I can’t accomplish the mission and if I do not have a mission then I don’t need the people. Others can probably think of a million other subcategories that help define leadership, but I believe those are the two overarching things leadership encompasses.…
If something did not work then change it and act differently the next time the situation arises. In closing, my philosophy of leadership is not based on a certain event but through trial and error. I am constantly focusing on the environment I am in and adapting to it. With knew environments come new Marines. Set a baseline and make changes as necessary.…
Leadership is a very subjective term. It has been attempted to be defined in many different ways. Basically it can be outlined as- the job of a person heading a team of people, to facilitate the group and interlock them in a course of action by stimulating their complete poten0tial.…
My personal definition of leadership is the ability to inspire and motivate others to act towards a common purpose, through one’s personal words and actions. I have been very lucky to have many great leaders that have cared for me and my professional development throughout my life and career. Since graduating boot camp, and at every unit since, I have been exposed to both good and bad methods of leadership. Some people seem to rely strictly on their positional power to accomplish tasks and give orders from a place of authority. Others use a combination of authority and other personal strengths such as inspiration, motivation and humor.…
Leadership is the driving force behind every change and every major social movement in history. The ability to influence others through actions and language in order to achieve a certain goal or outcome. Every person in every walk of life anywhere on the planet has experienced either being a leader or being influenced by a leader. Personally, I have held multiple leadership positions whether elected or appointed in many different areas of my life. From Student Council and volleyball to jobs and family matters, being a leader has always been a part of my identity.…
Leadership is a set of skills or behaviors an individual has or learns to have in order to help other individuals resolve conflicts, work as a team, and reach a shared goal regardless of cultural differences.…
To me, leadership means displaying traits that inspire trust, confidence, inspiration, accountability and one’s ability to guide an individual or organization.…