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Leadership
"Someone or something, consciously or subconsciously, triggers a line of thinking which influences and stimulates a receiver into a process of analyzing a current or a developing situation and its potential implications. The perceptive individual is seized with a conviction that positive action is necessary and proceeds to plan what could or should be done. A leader is emerging" (Rabey, 2005).
The above statement is powerful and one that I believe sums up what has been taught in this class. The purpose of this paper is to establish an understanding of the concepts presented in the class and how they align with the educational outcomes of the university. The class is on Leadership in Organizations, so I will begin with who makes a good leader.
Who Makes a Good Leader?
To inspire workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things a leader must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills; they are NOT resting on their laurels.
The traits required by a good leader include a certain amount of drive, which includes the leader's inner motivation to pursue goals. The leader has to have strong motivational powers so that he or she is able to accomplish team or organizational goals. A good leader should have the self-confidence in his or her own leadership capabilities and be truthful to him or her self and his or her deeds. Some amount of intelligence and a through knowledge of the business are really important to take important and intuitive decisions. Trust is also an important key factor in organizational success and human resource pract ...