Identify what leadership theory most closely matches your leadership style and explain how that style could benefit your school.
To me, leadership is the process of motivating a group of people to act towards accomplishing a common task. My leadership style is clearly aligned to the results of my personal strengths analysis from the Strength Finders 2.0 and my values as an individual. The analysis has brought me to this point of identifying my personal leadership style and theory that I conform to. After analyzing the strength report and taking into consideration the different types of leadership styles, I learned that the attributes I possess, impacts my leadership style as a Transformational and Quiet Leader. According to Changing Minds, 2013, “Transformational leadership is a form of leadership style that leads to positive changes in those who follow. Transformational leaders are generally energetic, enthusiastic and passionate. Not only are these leaders concerned and involved in the process; they are also focused on helping every member of the group succeed as well (Changing Minds, 2013).” As for the Quiet Leadership style, “leaders base their success on ones thoughts and actions. Although they are strongly task-focused, they are neither bullies nor unnecessarily unkind and may persuade people through rational argument and a form of benevolent (Changing Minds, 2013).” Through a thorough review of the leadership theories, Behavioral Theory closely matches my leadership style; However, I do connect with Bass and Burns Transformational Theory. Behavioral Theory is based upon the belief that great leaders are made, not born, and Bass and Burns Theory focuses on values, teams working collaboratively, and engaging one another to higher levels of morality and motivations (Changing Minds, 2013). Since I was identified by StrengthFinders2.0, as a “people person” and a “nurturer” at heart, I believe my leadership style can benefit my school because I value cooperation and always consider others' feelings and opinions. I try to treat people in the world with consistency by setting up clear rules and adhering to them. I process information that I learn, before I express my views, which is a plus point. I particularly prefer looking for a consensus and don’t enjoy conflict. I learn by doing things, which has been certainly demonstrated through my leadership practices. Being responsible is one of my strongest characteristics that I deem to be important. I am a very hard worker and I take pride in figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. Overall, I believe possessing a combination of great values and positive characteristic, are the key ingredients to perfecting a great leader. My statement holds truth to the Behavioral Theory, that leaders can be made.
Reference
Changing Minds. (2013). Leadership. Retrieved from
Angela,
ReplyDeleteI concur with the meaning of leadership as far as being able to motivate individuals in a working and learning environment toward meeting task requirements. I think that every person in the field of education or an organization/business should take a personality strength analysis through Strength Finder because it vital information about yourself. The analysis helps you to identify what your weakness is and your strength as well. I also hope one day that it will be mandatory because we all work with a diverse group of individuals and it takes proper communication and collaboration in order to work together effectively. With that being said, we all need to know our strengths and weakness for the betterment to succeed in being that effective follower or lead person. I am also a more of a transformational leader than transactional. I like that you mention being a people person and a nurturer; therefore you can benefit from being that ideal teacher leader. In order to be a successful leader, you have to have people skills and willing to listen, able to make decisions and perfect in resolving difficult task through risk taking. I must admit that you are right again when it comes to have values and having the right attitude (that’s a must) when you are in any position but leadership especially. And last, I personally think leaders are born and made.
Angela,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you brought your Strengthsfinder results into this blog post. You really show how a teacher leader can utilize knowledge of her strengths to enhance her preferred leadership style.
Hi Angela,
ReplyDeleteI chose one of the same leadership theories as you did, which is transformational leadership. I also saw some of my strengths that I learn about myself last week in this leadership style. As we move on each week in this class I am seeing how everything we are learning about ourselves is connecting together. The more everything relates will help us all to better understand the knowledge and skills need to be the teacher leader we want to be.