| Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked in the food and beverage industry, and I became the general manager of a restaurant. While in this role, I was an authoritarian leader as I needed tasks to get done as soon as possible, and there was no time to listen to my team. I felt that I knew what needed to be done and by when. I made the decisions with having little input from anyone. However, I now consider myself a democratic leader as I make my decisions based on the group’s decision. I tend to go with the majority. I “believe in decision-making through consensus,” (Leadership Styles). I take into account what colleagues and members of my community have to say. Their opinions matter, and I make the time to listen to their concerns, ideas, comments, and questions, and I find myself learning from them. |
Group members feel engaged. They participate and collaborate. They feel that they are part of a community where they feel comfortable, respected, and cared for. They feel that they are as important as anyone else, including the leader. This is the type of environment with which I have come to surround myself.
Lewin’s leadership styles describes democratic as the most effective. I believe that I am a very effective individual at work and outside of work. I have excellent habits that make me effective; I am proactive, I put prioritize, and I begin with the end in mind.
Lastly, I demonstrate instrumental leadership skills because I always want to ensure that I complete the task. If I don’t complete it, then I feel very disappointed with myself, and I feel a bit depressed. I worry too much when this happens. I focus on the task to ensure that it gets done, especially on the details. As a general manager, I had to pay close attention to detail. Every detail was as important as the “next best thing”.
References
"Leadership Styles and Types: Authoritarian, Laissez-Faire ..." 2013. 16 Feb. 2015 <http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/leadership-styles-and-types-authoritarian-laissez-faire-democratic.html>
"Leadership Styles | About Psychology." 2006. 16 Feb. 2015 <http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/leadstyles.htm>
"Week 4 Platform - YouTube." 2015. 17 Feb. 2015 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq_h7sbOMec>
Lewin’s leadership styles describes democratic as the most effective. I believe that I am a very effective individual at work and outside of work. I have excellent habits that make me effective; I am proactive, I put prioritize, and I begin with the end in mind.
Lastly, I demonstrate instrumental leadership skills because I always want to ensure that I complete the task. If I don’t complete it, then I feel very disappointed with myself, and I feel a bit depressed. I worry too much when this happens. I focus on the task to ensure that it gets done, especially on the details. As a general manager, I had to pay close attention to detail. Every detail was as important as the “next best thing”.
References
"Leadership Styles and Types: Authoritarian, Laissez-Faire ..." 2013. 16 Feb. 2015 <http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/leadership-styles-and-types-authoritarian-laissez-faire-democratic.html>
"Leadership Styles | About Psychology." 2006. 16 Feb. 2015 <http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/leadstyles.htm>
"Week 4 Platform - YouTube." 2015. 17 Feb. 2015 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq_h7sbOMec>