Critical Thinking Skills

908 Words2 Pages

a. What critical thinking skills are needed for the leader committed to social justice to effectively communicate at all levels of practice?
There are several critical thinking skills that are needed for the leader committed to social justice to effectively communicate at all levels of practice including the ability to observe, analyze and interpret information and situations, provide clear explanations, decision making skills, problem solving skills, open and honest communication, evaluation skills, and inference. A leader must be knowledgeable and understand all aspects of the issue that exists to be able to establish goals to address the issue. The knowledge and understanding comes from the ability to make good observations while also being …show more content…

It is important for an effective leader to set an example for others to follow so behaving ethically and professionally is extremely important. The leader should be working to gain equality and social justice for all. Social justice and equality for all is reached by engaging and intervening with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Although I feel that above mentioned ethical competencies are the ethical competencies that are most closely related to the characteristics of an effective leader committed to social justice all of the ethical competencies are related in some form. Engaging in policy practice may not fit all situations of being an effective leader committed to social justice on the micro level, yet it would closely relate to a leader working at the macro …show more content…

I see myself developing into this type of leader by working to create valuable and positive change and empowering others to become leaders that also create valuable and positive change that they believe in. I will empower others to gain a sense of identity and self to the mission, be a role model that inspires others, challenge others to take ownership of their work, and provide understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of others. To be a transformational leader I will need to display the ability to communicate clearly, listen, collaborate, empower, build strong healthy relationships, and provide others with intellectual stimulation.
e. IWU’s mission statement ‘Being a World Changer’ addresses leadership in many facets, highlighting the importance of character and scholarship aiding leadership. What are your thoughts about being a world changer?
When I think of being a world changer the first thought I have is helping others meet their needs, protecting children, and creating opportunities for change in the world. The most important thought that I have regarding being a world changer is that I must always allow God to guide me in my

Open Document