Final Reflections

Throughout this term I’ve learned about a lot of different leadership styles that leaders can call upon depending on the situation. A leadership style that I feel I need to work on, is developing a more enthusiastic personality. As stated in previously discussions as well as blogs I’ve always adopted the leadership style of presenting task to individuals and having the confidence that they will live up to their potential and complete the objective. I know this won’t always be a good method to use in a more traditional working environment. Using the leadership style of enthusiasm, brings another aspect when motivating people to reach their true potential or to carry out assignments properly, which is high energy.  

An enthusiastic leadership style will require me to work on my personality because I will have to be more sociable as well as emotionally involved. Most enthusiastic leaders are of high energy, which can rub off on their subordinates. I must work on being more up beat as well as in tune with the current emotional highs and lows of the people around me to gain an understanding of how to properly inspire them. I will work on this leadership style by using it in my everyday life because having a more enthusiastic personality is something that everyone can benefit from.

This term has also opened my eyes to what a follower truly is, as I always looked down on the term. I now understand that being a follower in some cases isn’t a bad thing because followers are a part of the overall success of whatever is being accomplished. You cannot have a leader without at least one follower. Also, If in the follower position, I know have deeper understanding for what goes into being a leader, which means I can be a better follower to a good leader. I will also take my time in this position because it allows me to listen and learn which is always beneficial to me in the further.