There are born leaders, and those that have the traits to become a leader but need experiences to hone their leadership abilities. I have the traits to become a good leader, but I am just starting my career. I am beginning to learn the ins and outs of leadership. This includes my weaknesses and strengths, social style, negotiating style, and political style. Throughout the readings this week the different management styles were discussed. This journal will analyze my leadership style, specifically, the three leadership styles and how they work within my current environment.
Social, Negotiating, and Political Styles
Social Style
Relationship building and assertive communication are cornerstone roles for becoming a politically savvy leader. Relationship building includes creating bonds using a multitude of techniques. Gilley (2006) has defined six elements acceptance, involvement, attentiveness, empathy, genuineness, and understanding. For myself, relationship building comes with ease. I was born a very caring passionate person. This includes understanding and wanting to be involved with those around me. I know that this caring compassion can get in the way of some situations, however, I also find that my caring compassionate ways help me in my current position.
I have used all of Gilley’s (2006) six elements of relationship building during my current and past positions. I have found that at most of my jobs I am trusting of those around me, to a fault. I believe that everyone can be genuinely truthful, until they prove otherwise. It is those individuals that have shown me that I at times need to be more cautious. Even with the drawbacks of my relationship building skills I have found that more often than not I am able to listen and...
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...etermine which style would be best. Nonetheless, relationships and understanding the facts should theoretically allow me to create an environment that is conducive to getting the job done.
Conclusion
I know that I have weaknesses. This can be because of my passion for people and wanting to be liked. I know not everyone will like me and there will be conflict. I will need to learn to deal with these situations, and that will only happen with experience as a leader. I have a good base with my leadership style, I just need to understand what being a leader truly means. I know that I can be successful as I am adaptable and I understand people and situations. Understanding those two elements should allow me to become a good leader, and maybe one day I can become a great leader.
Works Cited
Gilley, J. (2006). The manager as politician. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
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