Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Introduction

There are as many ways to lead as there are leaders, every one of them having a different outlook on the philosophies of leading and what it means to be a positive influence over others. One thing that all leaders have in common is that they must have a good understanding of their personal leadership philosophy. To begin I must first realize what leadership means to me personally then explore my core values and how to use them in a leadership role.

It is also important to consider the team that I will lead and the environment in which I will utilize my leadership philosophy. This consideration will help to develop and demonstrate my personal leadership philosophy.

What leadership means to me

Leadership means much more than just managing people. You can be a leader at any level and any job. Leadership is important and can help any company or team thrive. I feel that the key to a great leader is having a vision for your organization and team. Once that vision is fully developed, the way to convey that vison across is also very important. Leaders motivate people with a shared vision, and this can create an environment that allows people to work together efficiently. Having a clear line of communication within a team or work place sets a good leader apart from others. Having confidence in your team to perform efficiently and independently makes a true leader. Taking the time to understand everyone within the organization can help people meet their personal goals and keep them in line with the goals of the company. There is a lot that goes into being a good leader and I feel it starts with an individual’s core values.

My core values of leadership

The core values of a leader can differ depending on outlook, past performance, and organizational environment. For me the first step is to have trust and to be trustworthy. Being open and honest creates a positive culture within the company. Collective communication at any level creates success. The next value that is imperative for a leader is character and temperament. Keeping a positive attitude fosters a positive work place. Temperament is part of the foundation of leadership. If a leader does not have a good temperament and behavior the rest of the team will be negatively influenced. Lead by example and stay focused on the goals of the team while remaining composed. Respect also goes a long way in a leadership role. Mutual respect for everyone within an organization generates admiration. This admiration keeps the culture of organization positive and helps productivity. There are many core values to keep in mind while leading the top three are just the most important to me. But a good leader should correspondingly be able to accept accountability, be an inspiration, and have courage. These values will be effective within any team and organization. But I feel that my core audience would be from a corporate background.

Personal leadership philosophy

Considering my core values and what leadership means I have formulated my personal leadership philosophy. This includes leadership styles, behaviors, and attitudes I want to express. As for leadership styles I strive to be a strategic leader (Bateman, Snell, & Konopaske, 2019) to motivate teams and the organization, providing a sense of unity in order to keep the company productive (2019). Within this style I will aim to produce an environment that inspires teams to work efficiently and independently while being able to communicate their own ideas. I similarly would like to have a democratic approach to leadership (Bateman, Snell, & Konopaske, 2019). This leadership style has members of the group take part in the decision-making process. Within this style team members are encouraged to be creative, participate, and use open discussions to achieve goals (2019). I feel that this style helps to foster high moral and great teamwork. Making it a core part of my leadership philosophy.

In line with my core values I wish to generate a relationship-motived leadership attitude (Bateman, Snell, & Konopaske, 2019). I would place importance on interpersonal relationship skills and use these skills to support, inspire, and make my team feel valued. Building a relationship with team members encourages boundless teamwork and collaboration. The behavior associated with a relationship-motived leader is to have open-door police and to take a genuine interest in the individuals that make up your team (2019). I feel that, utilizing these approaches to leadership, I would work well with other people with good interpersonal skills. Perhaps a younger working force would get more from my leadership philosophy because they are more open to building strong interpersonal relationships amongst those they work with.

Conclusion

The ideas expressed in this paper are just ideas at this point but having a strong leadership philosophy will help when I need to put these ideas into action. My outlook may change while my core values of trust, character, and mutual respect will always be reflected in my leadership style. I feel that to be a good leader one must hold on to their ideals and never compromise their morals. Overall, I know that any organizational environment or team would benefit from my leadership philosophy.

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