Leadership+Philosophy


 * Leadership Philosophy

Leaders are special people. No matter what organization they are affiliated with, leaders are people who can guide others because of their ability to seek out, perceive, and react to future trends. Leaders are constantly looking to the past and the future in order solve problems in the present time. Because of this, they need to be true students of their craft, seeking out information regarding their profession, world events, future projections, and other factors that may impact the effectiveness of the tasks a group of people needs to complete.

A leader is also someone who takes responsibility. There is a great risk associated with leading an organization into the future. When leaders are wrong, they will admit it. However, rather than viewing the error negatively, a true leader will use the experience to guide for how to handle the next situation. By taking on responsibility, a leader often has more work or harder work than the people who are following him/her. Although leaders delegate work, they do it for the purpose of efficiency instead of out of convenience. By accepting responsibility, a leader gains respect from those around him/her.

A leader is also a cooperator. They develop relationships with colleagues and develop community and enthusiasm amongst those around them. This positive community shares vision and works together in order to complete tasks at a more efficient rate. Rather than being set apart from the group, a leader is at the heart of the group. Leaders get their hands dirty and build rapport by their dedication, work ethic, and passion for their profession. A good leader is difficult for others to complain about.

Overall, a leader is a person who embodies the ideals of their profession. They are constantly on the lookout for dangers and opportunities in order to best protect the integrity of their jobs. A leader works cooperatively and from within so those around them can feed off of their passion and as a result, truly buy in to the shared vision of the group. A leader makes those around him/her look good when things go well, and takes responsibility when things do not go well. Rather than standing in the limelight, a good leader prefers to keep watching, working, and looking after his/her profession. **