Reflective Essay on Leadership

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[...] Reflective Essay on Leadership I. What Is Good Leadership? As a student, leadership is a position of influence, making decisions on behalf of a group or an organization, motivating and guiding others toward the achievement of a set and common goal (Tyler 179-206). In this case, good leaders must possess these essential aspects like self-awareness, garner credibility, focus on relationship-building with people around me and society at large, have a bias for action, exhibit humility and humanity, be empowered to empower others, stay authentic, present themselves as constant and consistent, become role models and are fully present. [...]

[...] Through learning vital skills in leadership, such as communication, decision-making, and delegation, I have created a positive work environment where each student can thrive and contribute to more collective success. As I continue my leadership journey, I remain committed to refining all my skills, embracing new challenges, and inspiring and motivating others to reach their full potential. Work Cited Page Eliot, Jason L. "Resilient leadership: the impact of a servant leader on the resilience of their followers." Advances in Developing Human Resources 22.4 (2020): 404-418. Peng, He, and Feng Wei. "How and when does leader behavioral integrity influence employee voice? [...]

[...] It's vital to reinforce the vision through regular communication channels, such as meetings, memos, social media, and events, and learn how to demonstrate progress toward the vision's goals through tangible actions and outcomes. Consistency and follow-through build credibility and trust in the students' leaders' ability to deliver on their promises to other students. III. Conclusion Finally, in this journey as a student leader, I have learnt the essential aspect of leadership called gratitude (Zhao and Teng 149-171). Being thankful has led me to higher self-esteem, reduced depression and anxiety, and better sleep. Sincere gratitude has made me a very better leader. [...]

[...] The roles of team independence climate and corporate ethical values." Journal of Business Ethics 166.3 (2020): 505-521. Sebastian, Anne, and Matthias P. Hühn. "Are Psychological Theories on Self-Awareness in Leadership Research Shaping Masters not Servant Leaders?." Philosophy of Management 22.4 (2023): 571-586. Tyler, Tom R. "Process-based leadership: How do leaders lead?." The psychology of leadership. Psychology Press 179-206. Zhao, Teng, et al. "How dispositional gratitude shapes employee well-being and organizational commitment: The mediating roles of leader-member exchange and coworker exchange." Journal of Career Assessment 31.1 (2023): 149-171. [...]

[...] This makes me set a good example to my team, influencing them to get work done, since I cannot do it all alone. This is because one of my influence tactics is to persuade people, an essential trait of inspiring through the thoughtful use of this tactic appropriately. Despite my best efforts, I faced rejection or failure when applying for leadership roles or initiatives. For example, I was not elected as the team lead of my team project or received funding for a proposed project. Rather than being discouraged, I view these setbacks as learning opportunities and opportunities for my experience gaining. [...]