Born a Leader?
Everyone has the potential, but the effort?
What defines a Leader?
A leader is someone who takes responsibility when no one does, leads people through hard times, and faces hard tasks. A leader must have certain characteristics that he uses to guide people. A leader without followers isn't a leader but a group of people without a leader is unsuccessful. A leader is someone who takes control when no one else does. Adapts to what group members have to offer and when things don't g to plan.
Authoritian Leaders
They are very straight forward and have clear expectations. These type of leaders are different from the followers and are superior to them. They make independent decisions and are more commanding. This usually makes the leadership style less creative.
Participative Leaders
Also known as democratic leaders, they usually discuss with their group, and use their input in their decisions. Studies show that these groups are most successful and are more productive.
Delegative Leaders
Groups with delegative leaders are the most unsuccessful and don't get things done. These leaders don't show enough guidance to their group or followers. These leaders can be teachers that give a packet but don't explain or guide their students.
This is an example of a student or a follower becoming a leader against a Delegative Leader.
Interview with Jeff Bliss, the High School student who spoke out against teacher
Characteristics
Empathy/ compassion - A leader must have both so that they can communicate and relate to their followers.
Courage- must have bravery yto stand up when everyone else is too scared
Determination- They must not give up agent things hard so that they can reach their goals.
Adaptation- They need adaptation so that they can use what they are given and make good use of a bad situation.
What type am I?
Everyone can be seperated into the three categories of leaders that are mentioned above. You can take a personality test and gain more information. I am a Participative Leader who gets the group involved in things and doesn't do everything by himself. Judging from when I've been a leader in school projects, my personality does have a impact on my leadership. If my group isn't doing what they are supposed to I use authoritive leadership to get things done. I'm a very social guy which why I like doing group projects and I like being the leader because I am very picky so a lot of things have to be correct. The fact that I'm neat will reflect on the outcome of my product.