Reflection

I would consider myself a maintainer as a leader. I am very much a peace keeper and I do not like to make changes without first having a great idea of the situation that I am in. I think that it takes a long time to understand who you are as a leader and to have an appreciation for the way that other lead. I have experienced many different leadership styles and I think that all of those experiences have helped shape the leader that I am today.

In thinking about what inspires the best in staff I think that this completely depends on the staff. As a staff member, I appreciate positive feedback, having a boss that takes interest in my work and personal life, and mutual respect. I think that as a leader it is important to reward your staff and encourage them to pursue greatness. However, I am also very cognizant that I have very high expectations for both myself and others and I must be aware of this when working with others.

I think that understanding your own strengths can be difficult. It helps if others are willing to talk to you about your strengths and weaknesses. There are also many inventories and assessments that individuals can take to help them identify strengths. I do, however, think that having a great understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses is very important for your own success and the success of others. It can also be helpful when in a leadership role that you surround yourself with people who are strong in the same areas that you weak. This help created a more well-balanced team.