Being an effective leader involves the ability to make change happen in any situation or organization. Knowing how and when you assert yourself as a leader, it can be difficult. An assertive leader is a direct, honest, and use appropriate expression of feelings and opinions. A non-assertive leader doesn’t stand up for themselves in an ineffectual way when they are being violated. Charismatic leaders are passionate, enthusiastic, and excited about their work and their group members. My own experience in the business world is limited. Unfortunately, in the short years I’ve been involved in leadership I have seen companies hire leaders who are incompetent, dishonest, lazy, selfish, and criminal. Dishonest leaders are seen as undependable and unreliable. The good news is, as a charismatic leader, there is always opportunities and room for improvements. Charismatic leaders must also have a vision of where the organization is headed. In leadership, practice builds confidence because it provides assurance that an aspiring leader can do what needs to done (Northouse, 2012). However, when put in a leadership position you need all the knowledge you can consume about being an effective leader. The leader should monitor the intellectual, mental and personal characteristics of the workers. When problems occur, an effective leader is proactive and confronts them. In problem situations, a leader has to communicate with low-performing group members and explain how their behaviors hinder the group from meeting its goals (Northouse, 2012). Leadership is a process to achieve a goals. For example, they direct their energies toward influencing others to achieve something together. A skilled leader knows the methods for carrying out their respons...
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You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink is a proverb I have heard since I was young. Leadership is the skill of influencing people to accomplish goals (Huber, 2014). In today’s world with policy and technological changes the leaders must use their leadership skills to not only get the horse to the water, have him drink, but also do it with a smile an invite others to join him. Leaders use a variety of styles to accomplish their goals. I will discuss the leadership style that I utilize most often, how my style relates to leadership theories and the work type environment it is most useful in.
Edwin T. Cornelius III defined leadership style as the broad, characteristic way in which a leader interacts with others across in various situations and occasions. (Cornelius, 2006) However, many researchers would agree that leadership style is merely traits and they can change within an organization or between different situations. Annick M. Brennen in an article stated: A study of leadership styles therefore deals mainly with the manner in which the leader carries out his/her leadership functions or roles–the use of authority and power and the approach to the decision-maki...
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Leadership at times can be a complex topic to delve into and may appear to be a simple and graspable concept for a certain few. Leadership skills are not simply acquired through position, seniority, pay scale, or the amount of titles an individual holds but is a characteristic acquired or is an innate trait for the fortunate few who possess it. Leadership can be misconstrued with management; a manager “manages” the daily operations of a company’s work while a leader envisions, influences, and empowers the individuals around them.
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In this paper I will look at the four major leadership styles, their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and in what situations a particular leadership style is desired. Additionally, I will look at my leadership style and how I acquired this style throughout my career.