Who I am as a Leader
by Mallika C. 6th Period History
What IS a Leader?
A leader is a person or student who steps up and sets a good example for others. In a group, a leader can encourage teamwork and productiveness. A leader utilizes traits such as confidence, collaboration/ability to communicate, honesty, optimism, and commitment.
Follow the Leader!
This picture that says "Leaders always sets the trail for others to follow" shows how being a good example can benefit a whole group. In other words, follow the leader!
Actions of a Leader
This diagram shows a few examples of traits a leader should practice: clear goals, stimulating work environment, etc.
Ultimate Goal
This picture shows what should be a crucial goal for leaders everywhere- the ability to bring a group of people together to work in harmony.
Who am I as a Leader?
I am the kind of leader who is nice and supportive of people as long as they are on task. Not that I go all savage beast on them if they don't, but I am a little more enforcing of what is to be achieved in the future. I encourage the flow of (logical) ideas and the expression of everyone's opinions. I feel like I am a pretty fair leader that is understanding and motivational, and hopefully I am not just a full on control freak in others' point of view.
A Good Leader
This poem shows that a leader not only helps others, but will be optimistic and committed to the project.
Leader vs. Boss
I absolutely LOVE this depiction because it shows the difference between what a leader truly is and someone just bossing you around. A true leader will stay by your side, work as much as everyone else, and encourage the group while doing so. I feel like I follow the message that this picture portrays.
Leadership and Teamwork
The key to leadership is working as a team. The point of leading is not to be a dictator and control your groups every move, but to be equals with some guidance along the way. I try to be this way, but you can't be a happy-go-lucky person when others are not doing what they are supposed to be doing.
ENFP- My Personality and how it Affects Leadership
My personality type is ENFP (Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving) which means I am outgoing/inspiring, social/likable, zany, and intellectual at times. Since the results stated that I am a nice person who wants to be admired by others, this could affect my leadership style in a negative and positive way. If I am too lenient when working with others, we might not be productive and get things done, while on the other hand, my desire to help people, and social skills, could bring people together and encourage healthy working relationships.
Thoughts of an ENFP
This shows the two sides of an ENFP. They can be all serious and knowledgable at times and then suddenly become hyper and crazy.
The Inspirer
ENFP's are known to inspire people with their extraverted personality.
ENFP Word Illustration
Just a few words that describe an ENFP's personality type.
How can I Grow as a Leader?
Throughout this lesson, I have learned about my personality type, what a leader is, and what traits one should utilize. I have learned that I could be too lenient in my leadership style, and may need to have a stricter control on a group. Also, I have learned that in my personality type, I have a tendency to be serious at times, and suddenly silly, which could affect the group's productivity.
Non-Example
I hate when this is the case in group work. I feel like everyone in the group is capable of doing their part, and doing a good job of it too! I can't go to peoples' houses and force them to do their homework, but they should understand the situation and realize that it is not fair. As a leader, it would also be my duty to make sure everyone is on task in class.
AHH! Too much work!!
I am not a monster. I understand if someone have a heavy workload, and as my responsibility as a leader, I try to compromise, and come up with a solution that will result well for everyone.
THIS IS NOT ME but...
This is not how I choose to act in class, but if someone in my group and is doing these things, I will encourage them to try and make the group more stimulating. If someone decides to be off task, people will follow, resulting in nothing being completed.
The picture above shows the perfect coherent group. I don't expect everyone to bite off a mountain of work like the second picture above, but I do expect everyone to do equal work, like a piece of a whole puzzle.