Leader - is born or made? I believe all the people have the potential to be a leader. When i went through training for DISC (a type of personality assessment), i have been told that each types of personality could be a great leader in their own way.
D - Dominance
I - Influencing
S - Steady
C - Conscientious
It doesnt mean that everyone only fit into 1 type of personality, however all types of personality could be within us, only the degree of each types is vary.
I used to be a follower. I not even dare to speak up in front of anyone, and i am introvert and quiet. So, my self esteem is very low.
When i started to study in university, i forced myself to mix with english speaker or international students, and i got no chance to escape from not speaking english. Because of that, my confidence increases, and at least now i can speak english better.
As i remembered, i trembled during the public speaking presentation. At last, i couldnt speak a word because i really extremely nervous. It was a lesson for me.
Now, i have improved myself. Hardly can see me to be a follower anymore. I am more opened up in sharing and discussing. I started to make myself as leader.
Everyone could be a leader if they want to learn. Thank you my fellow friends who have become a good model for me to learn. And also through their criticism and compliment, i know my strength and weaknesses.
Is leadership telling people what they want to hear or taking people where they need to be? if i only can choose 1, i will rather choose the 2nd 1. I always said a chairman is the soul of the club, society, and etc. A leader should be a good model for the follower to learn, and should criticise or give comment to the followers when it is needed because it is a process of learning. If the leader did not do so, then the person can't learn.And yet, i might not be a perfect leader, but i also learn from my mistake. As long as you are willing to look at all the negative remark positively, you already one step ahead to become a better person.
i guess, all of us are learning~ :)
ReplyDeleteLeadership, to some people, it's an innate thingy, but for some people, it can be trained. ^^ I think you're a good leader who take into consideration of your members. ^^ No worries. =) We learn from each other everyday. ^^
To be a good leader or not?
ReplyDeleteReally, does all this define who we are? We act as a leader because we are forced or (some) volunteered to act upon that role. Being given a responsibility indicates that one has to be of a testament towards that responsibility. However, whether one is a good leader or not? It does not matter.
In this world full of biases, prejudice and nepotism:
There are individuals who are regarded as good leaders simply because they have many friends or supporters who says they are good leaders.
There are individuals who are regarded as good leaders simply because they are well in task delegations or capable of organizing a team.
And there are leaders who are simply good leaders because they are capable of being a good leader when they are required to. When situation requires it these individuals are capable of making the right choice. In most cases, these are people who are leaders because they don't hunger power, respect or acknowledgment.
To put it simply, Leadership does not mean leading - its more towards guiding. Its something one will naturally do when the situation requires it.
In most cases, we need a guide -a beacon who burns so brightly that it shows the way. Even if the beacon burns itself, it paves the paths for others to draw inspiration and sacrifice. That's what a leader is.
And to guide others - one should be oneself. I trust you are a good leader - because of your ability to be yourself. There are many out there who are yet to realize who they are.
Goodnight