Throughout these past few weeks I have dug a little deeper in discovery of complex and adaptive leadership. At the beginning of this course I was probably a tad more focused on the aspects of leadership that I could improve upon to become more effective. However, I am understanding now how the leadership-follower dynamic is really the driving force in the give and take relationships of complex organizations. In other words,good leaders need good followers and great followers make great leaders.
My understanding of strategy in leadership has developed as well. Strategy is the long term vision of an organization which requires leadership and guidance. Tactics may change in the course of strategic accomplishment and so should leadership. It is an adaptive dance that ebbs and flows with the needs of the whole. Leadership is cultivation towards a desired end. It answers the question how do we get there? Leadership is bringing out the best in people through shared experiences and application, or showing the way to gain maximum results. A true leaders is a catalyst in the overall grand scheme of things.
My future aspirations as a leader is rooted deep in my desire to help others reach their potential. The one true, universal truth I encapsulate is that we can always be doing something to better ourselves, and in turn better those around us. Ultimately, we create a better environment for ourselves as we improve and grow.
In the next few months I will be traversing another major life change. I will be leaving my Naval Service and taking a job as a general manager of a flourishing retail store in south Texas. I have big plans to improve some processes that are not quite where they need to be, developing brand strategies and marketing concepts for amazing products, and cultivating a sales and installation force. For the first time in my professional career I will be solely responsible for uncovering the true worth of a market. The excitement is almost distracting to my current duties as I finish up my duties, and I will be using every bit of knowledge I have acquired as a leader to make the most of this opportunity.
There is a lot of uncertainty in complex adaptive leadership. before immersing myself in this Master's in Leadership Degree I may have had some apprehension to such an uncertain future. Thankfully I have learned to embrace the unknown and use it to create. I have learned to humble myself and value the experiences of others. Most importantly, I believe that I can succeed. This burning desire to grow and prosper will be the very foundation I use to build my office, policies, and future endeavors with an amazing company. I will be a great follower. I will be a great leader.
JP
My understanding of strategy in leadership has developed as well. Strategy is the long term vision of an organization which requires leadership and guidance. Tactics may change in the course of strategic accomplishment and so should leadership. It is an adaptive dance that ebbs and flows with the needs of the whole. Leadership is cultivation towards a desired end. It answers the question how do we get there? Leadership is bringing out the best in people through shared experiences and application, or showing the way to gain maximum results. A true leaders is a catalyst in the overall grand scheme of things.
My future aspirations as a leader is rooted deep in my desire to help others reach their potential. The one true, universal truth I encapsulate is that we can always be doing something to better ourselves, and in turn better those around us. Ultimately, we create a better environment for ourselves as we improve and grow.
In the next few months I will be traversing another major life change. I will be leaving my Naval Service and taking a job as a general manager of a flourishing retail store in south Texas. I have big plans to improve some processes that are not quite where they need to be, developing brand strategies and marketing concepts for amazing products, and cultivating a sales and installation force. For the first time in my professional career I will be solely responsible for uncovering the true worth of a market. The excitement is almost distracting to my current duties as I finish up my duties, and I will be using every bit of knowledge I have acquired as a leader to make the most of this opportunity.
There is a lot of uncertainty in complex adaptive leadership. before immersing myself in this Master's in Leadership Degree I may have had some apprehension to such an uncertain future. Thankfully I have learned to embrace the unknown and use it to create. I have learned to humble myself and value the experiences of others. Most importantly, I believe that I can succeed. This burning desire to grow and prosper will be the very foundation I use to build my office, policies, and future endeavors with an amazing company. I will be a great follower. I will be a great leader.
JP
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