My future role as a leader

This chapter has made me think about my future role as a leader in several ways. There are many character traits in the make-up of a true leader. I believe a good leader will first evaluate their weaknesses and work toward improving those areas and excel in them. Leading by example will show your leadership and pretty soon others will mirror what you do. Being a good example in your work ethic Including honesty by being on time following through with projects to completion in a timely manner and having a pleasant attitude while doing so is important. I learned that motivation is part of the recipe of good leader. It is important for a leader to take time and find out what the people they lead are motivated by and using that information to encourage them. By doing this you show a caring attitude toward the individual and this will encourage them to want to do a better job for you. I really think understanding the area of delegating responsibility not only helps you but promotes confidence in themselves and therefore promotes potential leadership in them as well. I also learned about resolving conflict and how important is to take in account all sides and make appropriate judgements from all the facts and try and resolve them. Trying to prevent conflict also is a part of being a leading a group so future conflict will not arise. There is so much more to the full character traits of a good leader. I just picked out a few of the traits that resonated with me.