Disciplined Leader Analysis

Michael Mateo – 412

BA 440-01

Internet Review 5 Extra Credit

Quote and Paraphrase

The Disciplined Leader: Keeping the focus on what really matters Manning, J. (2015, December 3). The disciplined leader: Keeping the focus on what really matters. Retrieved December 3, 2015, from http://www.hr.com/en/magazines/all_articles/the-disciplined-leader-keeping-the-focus-on-what-r_ihpyoica.html

Article Summary

The unique article written by John Manning emphasizes the idea of being a disciplined leader. According to Manning, “The Disciplined Leader recognizes pushing the comfort zone can become a fun challenge that makes professional and personal growth more rewarding” (Manning para 13). Simply stated, by exiting your comfort zone you will be able to grow as a professional and as a person. As humans, we are always adapting to our surroundings and this is no different. In order to grow we must step out of our comfort zone. At this point you will be able to learn more, as a person, and become a more effective leader (Manning para 4). Stepping out of the comfort zone and leading people can be a difficult task. Manning mentions three tips to help you along the way: view learning as an opportunity to grow

I had very little skills but I was willing to learn. Management saw my eagerness to learn and allowed me to advance within the company as soon as management slots became vacant. At the age of 18, I was the youngest manager to be employed at the organization. During the interview and orientation as a new manager, the GM specifically told me some of the reasons why I got promoted. These reasons included; my willingness to learn, being a social employee, my confidence as I became more mature, and the unorthodox personality of learning and having fun while doing it. All of these attributes Manning mentions throughout the article and these are the attributes I possessed while being employed at Tango