I have definitely reflected on my leadership skills throughout my HTM program. I have seen and heard about Amazing leaders as well as Horrible ones. Yet, I find it hard at times as to what defines a bad leader and a good leader. The quote above represents the way I understand leadership. Whether I am wrong in my decisions or I made a great choice, I would like to know that I did something instead of just sit there.
My journey with leadership began during my freshman year at San Diego State. I had never heard of theory with leadership and my conception of a good leader was someone that always had the correct answer. I felt that leaders had a natural gift that could not be learned. I never saw myself as leader, but someone in the background just following orders. Throughout the program I grew into what I describe as a "mess of a leader." I do not necessarily see this in a negative context but I cannot come to a conclusion as to what traits, skills, or values create leadership. As I read the articles I kept picking different traits that defined me. I was not just the achiever, I have been the diplomat, the expert, and the individualist. My actions have conformed to the situations I have been put in. I take charge when I feel I have to but in most cases I like to be the person outside observing. My introvert attitude still lives inside me but my skills have grown to extrovert actions.
As I look at the word leadership I see a state of position where someone is ahead or above in some way. This person may not be at the top of greatness, may not have the best ethical issues, but has done something to stand out. I have yet to really understand myself as a leader but I have come to the conclusion that a leader makes a CHOICE and stands by it even when no one else does.
till next time...
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