My Leadership Philosophy

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Sometimes you may have to take a directive or disciplinary approach which may get the job done but can have a negative impact on the relationship. It is important to recognize this and try to be as open as possible on why the action was taken and how things can be improved in the future. As mentioned before it requires a situational adjustment but that does not mean it has to end negatively. I remind my followers that not all mistakes have to be negative. I have made many mistakes and that is what formed me to grow and be successful. I will also continue to make mistakes in the future the important thing is to learn from them and become better. As a leader I share this with my followers, so they feel comfortable to take risks and learn from their mistakes as well. Now that we have looked at my leadership philosophy let look at how I can take what I have learned from this course and improve my organization. …show more content…

This has fostered a stronger relationship with my boss and I, leading to discussions for improving the knowledge of others in the workplace. A big takeaway from our discussion is the importance of teamwork and getting to know you people. Currently we are in the works to host a teambuilding event to bring the organization together and hopefully help the leaders get to know their people better. In addition to this event we have started making a conscious effort to walk around, reach out, and have team lunches in the office to improve relationships. Just in the brief time we started this tactic other leaders have noticed and started doing the same. Not because we asked them to but because they saw the improvement and wanted that for their leadership growth as well. The take away is that setting the example, getting to know your people, and fostering a climate of trust equals successful leadership in my

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