1. Identify the leadership theory that defines your style and explain why
The leadership theories of transformation leadership and servant leadership heavily influence my style of management. I have developed both of these leadership styles through my extensive leadership in the United States Navy along with other government positions. With over 20 years of experience in the Navy, I have developed a comprehensive leadership skill set that can be leveraged in a variety of situations and circumstances.
To begin, the concept of servant leadership involves showcasing to others the traits you, as a leader, would like them to exhibit on a day to day basis. This often involves working alongside subordinates, providing support during daily activities, and eliciting the opinions of other to improve internal processes. As a soldier in the military, this was a critical component to success. Here, all Navy personnel were required to work together in various capacities for the greater well-being of the unit. This would require leaders along with subordinates to make sacrifices to help benefit the entire group. This form of leadership I found to be effective as it builds trust and comradery among all level of the organization.
Likewise, transformational leadership is used to help improve processes and procedures to make the job much more efficient and enjoyable for all parties involved. In the military process improvement is critical as it provides a competitive advantage against foreign threats located abroad. As a leader, it was my job to encourage dialogue that would ultimately benefit the unit, the organization and military service. For one, a large portion of my leadership style is centered around consistency and discipline. It is important to stay disciplined as a leader to ensure that tasks are completed and the unit is progressing together. Element such as personnel development and the ability to...
…each individual on the team in a manner that benefits all parties involved.
5. Describe your guiding principles refer to your personal beliefs and values you consider when leading others.
As noted it detail above my guiding principles and personal beliefs when guiding others are centered around honesty, integrity, discipline and enthusiasm. Detail is provided in the paragraphs above regarding why these are important principles for me and how I leverage them to achieve leadership success.
6. Define the way you will conduct yourself to ultimately reach a favorable outcome.
As noted in detail above, I look to stay relatively even when faced with stressful situations. As a leader is important to maintain composure, particularly during very stressful situations. The military is no different in this regard as many of the best leaders are able to maintain their composure to accomplish favorable outcomes. In addition, it is important to have a very strong support network with differing opinions and expertise. This will allow leaders to make better informed decisions by leveraging different…
