1.
Model the Way 'Find Your Voice and Set the Example"
As a leader, I am obligated to model the way
for others to follow which means going first and becoming a good example for
others. The studies have demonstrated that leaders are supposed to find their
voices and stand up for their beliefs. Thus, I will put the insights from
practice number 1 into practice by modeling the way for others by discovering
my voice and setting an example. This will require personal credibility which
is considered to be among the most vital personal makings that individuals look
for and esteem in a leader. It was also clear that I must evidently and genuinely
contribute expression to their values (Kouzes & Posner, 2018). Thus, my
action will include modeling the way for the members of the team which begins
with the amplification of individual values and encompasses structuring and confirming
shared values to be embraced by others.
2.
Inspire a Vision "Envision the Future and Entrust in
others.
Leaders can inspire vision by passionately
believing that they can make a difference. As a leader, I will put the practice
into action by inspiring a vision by imagining the future of the organization.
I will also focus on generating perfect and inimitable appearance of what the business
can become in the future. My leadership will also focus on enlisting my team in
the vision through persuasion and magnetism. This will include breathing life
into the visions and getting people to see exciting possibilities for the
future. Besides, leaders are required to be compelled by their vivid
imagination of prospect and what the organization can become in the future. I will
also focus on inspiring a shared vision by foreseeing the future and enlisting
others in a common vision for the organization.
I will also put the second practice into
action by imagining the attractive opportunities by imagining the attractive
opportunities that can be attained in the future. The strategy will be useful
in guiding the team to a fruitful destination by gazing across the horizon of
time. Besides, it was also clear that leaders should passionately desire to
improve the overall performance of the team by adopting a belief that positive
changes can be achieved. As a result, my goal will be guided by the desire to
make a difference by keeping my team involved in the planning and
implementation of the visions to create something that no one else has ever
produced.
3.
Challenge the Process "Search for Opportunities and
Experiment and Take Risks
The studies have also demonstrated that
leaders should practice the action of challenging the process by becoming the
pioneers. The practice should include the desire to step out into the unknown
which results in positive changes instead of accepting the status quo. I will
also aim to look for opportunities for improvement, growth, and innovation. I
will also put the practice into action by exploring new strategies and taking
risks. Considering that innovation and overcoming the challenges involves risks
and experiments. As a leader, my goal will be to become an early supporter and
adopter of new ideas and innovation. My practice will also entail remaining
open to receiving ideas from everyone in my team and outside the organization
that is focusing on growth.
My
primary contribution will also include recognizing and supporting good ideas
that support growth. My actions will also entail the desire to challenge the
traditional strategies and systems that can interfere with the overall growth
of the team. Leadership also entails learning from mistakes and encouraging
others to do the same instead of trying to blame others for mistakes. Thus, I
will focus on trying new strategies to improve the overall performance by
encouraging the members of my team to remain focused on the results. Moreover,
Leaders understand that learning from previous mistakes is the key to opening
the doors to opportunities. Besides, the studies have shown that new strategies
might not always result in positive outcomes because of the risks that can
sometimes fail. Thus, I will also focus on creating a climate in which people
feel in charge of change.
4.
Enable Others to Act 'Foster Collaboration and Strengthen
Others"
As a leader, I will incorporate the practice
of enabling others to act by keeping them involved in the process. It was clear
that leadership is a team effort because leaders know they cannot achieve
positive results alone without keeping the members of the team involved.
According to Kouzes and Posner, (2018), leaders should enable others to act by nurturing
teamwork and consolidating the team towards the desired goals. It was also
clear that trust, empowerment and collaboration are essential to strengthen the
capacity of the members of the team to deliver and often exceed their own
expectations. The studies have also demonstrated that collaboration is the
master skill that enables a team to remain focused on attaining the desired
outcomes (Kouzes & Posner, 2018).
Additionally, I will put practice number three
into action by making it possible for everyone to achieve and deliver the
promised keeping them involved in every step of the organizational operations.
My goal will also entail helping in creating a trusting climate to ensure
active cooperation among the members of the team. The studies have also
demonstrated that leaders should understand that sustaining extraordinary
efforts requires mutual among the members of the team. Besides, the improvements
can be archived when a manager is aware that leadership is assumed as an association
that is founded on reliance and self-assurance. I will incorporate the practice
of establishing trust to create an environment where people can take risks,
make changes, and focus on achieving the desired outcomes.
5.
Encourage the Heart 'Recognize Contributions and Celebrate the
Values and Victories"
I will incorporate the practice of encouraging
the heart among the members of my team by spotting and celebrating the standards
and triumphs. The action will entail genuine acts of caring and uplifting the
spirits of the team to draw them forward. According to the studies, leadership
should entail encouraging the spirits of the team members by recognizing their
contributions and celebrating their victories. Therefore, showing appreciation
for the contributions made by the employees and creating an environment of
celebration is part of the responsibilities tasked to the leaders. It was also
clear that encouragement can come from simple actions and gestures such as
offering rewards. However, I will put the practice into action by setting high
standards and expectations for the team and the general organization. Leaders
also create self-fulfilling predictions for the team to follow which encourages
them that ordinary employees can achieve victories. Thus, my action will
include offering personalized appreciation, maintaining a positive outlook, and
paying attention to encouragement by stumbling the spirits.
Reference
Kouzes, J.
M., & Posner, B. Z. (2018). The Student Leadership Challenge: Five
practices for becoming an exemplary leader. The Leadership Challenge, A
Wiley Brand.
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