The key behind being a strong leader is having passion for the position. As a first time leader this is imperative as working within an area you care about is what will help make your first time leadership experience a gratifying one. The anticipation of being a leader can be worrying, but being a leader who has passion for what they do will make it more enjoyable of an experience for everyone involved. Ultimately, the difference between a good leader and a great leader comes down to the passion they put into their roles and how they use their passion for success. Choosing to fill the role of a leader can be daunting for many. There is apprehension about how the people under your leadership will react, whether or not you will be a strong …show more content…
When you have passion for what you do, you have an energy around you that human kind is naturally drawn to and it makes you stand out. This is what will make you seem like you are a natural to leadership roles and they might not even know that this is your first time being a leader. People will enjoy working with you and they will look forward to the times that you have together. As Steve Jobs said himself, "You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you're not passionate enough from the start, you'll never stick it out." Passion is the difference between what will make a difficult job manageable or impossible. Passion is contagious. Passion is what ignites others. The positive energy you bring to your group will be felt by …show more content…
A lot of leadership roles fall within groups where revolution and movement are the desired results so having passion can be key. People are inspired by others with passion. Passion creates influence among others. The passion you have for the role is what will have people being comfortable under your leadership because they will know that you are reliable and resilient within your role. If you think back to a time in your life where you had a leader that you admired present, think about what made them a strong leader and which of their own qualities that you would want to see within yourself. I think back to a lot of the role models in my life such as my teachers, doctors, managers, and other members found within the community and what I admire about them most is how much they love what they do, which results from the passion they have for their
One may wonder exactly what it is that qualities a strong leader possesses. A strong leader is determined, and strong willed. They must be of good judgment, and without bias. They cannot easily be persuaded, and they are firm, yet at the same time, a good lead must also empathize with his subordinates, and have the best interest at heart for said subordinates, at all times. However, with that being said, a good leader cannot be afraid to discipline his subordinates when necessary. Unmistakably, being a leader is a very difficult feat – one which not everyone can accomplish. A leader must be an authority, a friend and a counsellor, all at once. They must be responsible, and always take into account the disadvantages of a situation. Not everyone is suitable to be a leader, whereas, just about anybody can be a good role model.
Introduction According to the Oxford Dictionary, a leader is defined as “the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country” (Oxford Dictionaries, 2013). Though there is a definition for what a leader is, people still have different ideas about what a leader should be and how he or she should act. There has never been a concrete idea of what a leader is; the only thing we know is that this person is the one in charge of the unit. We look at characteristics of those people we see as leaders and use those attributes to compare other people to see if they are able to be as good as, or even better than, those aforementioned leaders. We have to keep in mind that in different situations, leaders must do different tasks which indicates the need for different qualities.
There are lot of theories and opinions about what makes a good leader. People who want to become a good leader not only have to have the will to take on the job, but they need to have certain traits and qualities that are characteristic of a good leader. The trait theory of leadership supports this claim that some people are endowed with certain characteristics that make them more capable of being a good leader than others. Many leaders and researchers have come up with certain traits that make people great leaders, whether it is being a leader in a business, organization or a leader of a sports team.
Something that I can truly attest to is that people are not born with these leadership qualities, they must be inspired. Inspiration is a positive influence to the mind or soul of a person that usually comes from the people around them. People can be inspired by teachers, family members, friends and even strangers. My inspiration comes from my family members and my CNA instructor because their urge and passion for education has lead to their success. Deriving from a family of nurses, professors, principals and business women, I have nothing but all the motivation I need to succeed. They want nothing but the best for me and that is why their lives and decisions have such an impact on my life.
Being a leader you need to be in tune with your talents, strength’s, and weaknesses. Personally I feel I have many skills and talents. I am a great friend, I’m trustworthy and dependable. I can step up to the plate if needed and I can take control of certain situations without being told to. I love writing and being able to express my feelings or thoughts through writing and poetry. Along with my talents and skills I also have weaknesses. Knowing your weaknesses is twice as important as knowing your strengths in my opinion. One weakness of mine is being motivated. Once I start a task I will finish it and put 150% effort into it, but actually starting the task is my problem. Another weakness of mine is change. I have a problem with drastic change; I have a comfort with familiarity. With every leader there is going to be strengths and weaknesses and I think it’s very
To be a motivational leader you should motivate yourself and believe that you can lead a group.
A leader needs to “believe” in oneself and have the confidence that whatever you say will excite and what you do can motivate others. You must be optimistic about what you do, do have some relevance for being in existence. Believe it or not, “leadership begins with you”.
Leadership is all about having the right amount of heart and determination to help make a difference in someone’s life. It takes certain qualities to be considered a good leader. A leader should want to help inspire others to make a change and to be the best that they can be. A true leader does not need to feel powerful, instead they empower those around them. Throughout my life I have come across various leaders who have made an impact on my life. It takes a very special person to inspire and touch people’s lives. Leadership is so much deeper than having power and bossing people around.
Although there are many outstanding, albeit necessary qualities of a good leader, it is the leader’s beliefs in which greatness is given its first breath, fostered by action, and spread throughout the institution. A great leader believes in encouraging, not destroying; in setting the precedence instead of yielding to prominence ; in collaboration, not division; in giving, not taking; and in having high standards and volunteering to be the first of many to be held to them. A great leader does not take advantage of the people being lead, but instead, creates an advantage for the people by giving them the opportunities to lead. Only when people take ownership of an institution will passion be cultivated, action be taken, and greatness be achieved.
To perform well as a leader, the leader must identify individual strengths, weaknesses, and potential; acquire knowledge of leadership, power, influence, and authority to get the right things done at the right time.
There are many different things I think of when I think of what leadership means to me. My idea of leadership is to be able to inspire others, get them excited to do something, motivate them and set an example to others. I also think that showing respect to others is a key part of leadership. You don’t just need leadership qualities, but you need to be a successful leader. To me being a successful leader is being able to have people follow you and not disrespect you. If you are a great leader your followers start to respect you more. To be a leader you also need to have certain qualities like being sociable, intelligent, have patience to deal with situations. A leader needs to be motivated or they will be a failure. I think I show leader ship all the time inside and outside of school. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way (John C. Maxwell).
This semester I became aware of an abundance of self-knowledge about leadership. More importantly, I learned that even though I am soft spoken, I am a resilient and confident leader. My capacity to demonstrate leadership as of today, is based on theories as I have no hands-on experience; however, I believe I can become a great leader because I care. One of the most important qualities a leader must have to demonstrate their capacity for leadership is not “intelligence, confidence, charisma, determination sociality, and integrity” (Northouse, 2018, 22-28), though they are important. Nevertheless, the most important quality I believe is caring and having love for your job.
When we work together in a team, or in a broader sense as a society, the leader takes on the most important role. It is the leader that helps prioritize activities and direct people’s thought process in the right direction. They are the ones who have the ability to bring the group together as a whole. Because of this, not anyone can be a leader. Only people with certain qualities and abilities are able to fill this role. So what makes a good leader? There is a defined path and specific characteristics that makes someone a good leader.
My passion in the field of data and computer science stems from both personal and practical reasons. I believe that these fields have limitless growth; and a strong scientist in one of these fields carries with him or her the potential and responsibility of changing the world. The personal reasons of why I am attracted to data and computer science is closely related to my perspective and philosophy of life. I believe that a person who truly understands the value of their life will spend each and every moment aiming to become a stronger person: mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Being a leader means having the power to positively influence others, making the main goal easier to accomplish and having a more effective result. A successful leader must have a passion for what they are doing because although it can be done without passion, I believe that with motivation, new ideas are thought up and people are more driven to do it. The work needed to be done becomes more elaborate, and the overall presentation of the project is sharper and more appealing to people. This is how a true leader can lead a group, and with passion can turn an idea into a project.