Write a paper of 1,250-1,500 words that presents your complete personal model of leadership. Be sure to incorporate the instructor’s feedback from the draft of Part 1. The 2 parts involved in creati

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You will use this paper as the first section for the Week 8 paper.

Module 5: Personal Model of Leadership (Part 1)

Personal Model of Leadership

Julie Alonso

Grand Canyon University

MGT-410

04/08/18

Terminal and instrumental values are intertwined hence, functioning best when implemented together in the development of a leadership model. For my personal model of leadership, self-respect, true friendship, logic and responsibility will serve as basic values providing a foundation for the behavior that will be adopted. Each represents the four levels of leadership; personal, interpersonal, organizational, and societal.

At a personal level, self-respect ensures that a leader believes in their ability to deliver, which results in a healthy and admirable level of self-esteem. A leader is often expected to inspire others to follow them in carrying out their mandate. Employees find it hard to follow instructions or persuaded to implement policies crafted by timid leaders, who openly display their insecurities. Self-respect is, therefore, one of the most integral values, (on a personal level), since it molds a leader into an organization’s figurehead capable of inspiring subordinates. This transmutation of energy is vital since employees will, in the long run, exhibit a similar temperament vital for posterity.

True friendship is a key aspect of leadership at an interpersonal level, especially about interacting with others in the work environment. As a leader, forging a close and dynamic work relationship with employees, breaks barriers that typically affect the relationship shared. A leader who strives to develop true friendship at the work environment, succeeds in creating a productive atmosphere that paves the way for ambition (Burns, 2012). Furthermore, true friendship creates an enabling environment where ideas can be shared easily, leading to groundbreaking innovations that benefit the said entity in the long run. Collaboration becomes a reality with all those involved, vowing to work as a team to accelerate progress, while building engagement.

Logical abilities play a major role at an organizational level since a leader’s critical abilities determine future success. A logical leader is keen on details, while ensuring that they explore every angle of the task at hand to come up with solutions to challenges that they may be facing. Logical abilities serve an even greater role in this leadership model since a leader is now able to maneuver through complex situations by employing the power of critical thinking. Such a leader has the ability to employ independent and reflective thinking before making any decision. In addition to this, they also have the ability to gather information on any issue that an organization might be facing, before weighing the options available on the table.

Responsible leadership enables an individual in a position of influence to make decisions that influence the societal level positively. Sustainable decisions consider the society’s interest, before commencing with any scheduled project. Such leaders are therefore ethically-conscious and strive to use a utilitarian approach that would see the organization grow while benefitting the society. Any profits that may accrue from the organization’s commercial activities can also be set aside to give back to the community in an attempt to empower members of the society. Responsible leadership ensures that an organization works for the greater good of the society, keeping those around it satisfied with its activities.

Reference

Burns, J. M. (2012). Leadership. New York, NY: Open Road Integrated Media.