According to the dictionary, leadership is defined as the process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. After reading this definition of leadership I began to reflect on last Sunday's session (which focused on overcoming obstacles). After this reflection, I gained a better understand of leadership by realizing just how challenging leadership really is. Often times when I think of leadership, the first thing that I think about is the privileges that go along with the title of being a “leader” (like the instant respect, power, and authority). However, just like with great responsibility coming with great power, leadership also has its own obstacles. After reading this definition of leadership, I realized that leaders are not only responsible for their own actions, but for the actions of the people around them as well too. Just like the chief of the surgical department described in Atul Gawande's book Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, often times leaders are held responsible not only for their own mistakes, but for the mistakes of others as well too. However, in addition to serving as an obstacle, I also discovered that this responsibility aspect of leadership also has its own rewards. Specifically, this responsibility factor allows leaders to help the people that they work with grow by helping those people recognize and develop their talents; which ultimately results in a lasting impact on their lives. And as a result of my reflection on what being a leader implies, I have come to the conclusion that being a good leader, in addition to talent and determination, requires courage.
Your Public Relations Chair,
Walter Anazonwu
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Yes, courage is needed to become a powerful leader and it is one of the most important qualities of leadership. A good leader is responsible for his acts and the acts of others.
I believe courage is key for being a leader. My management team periodically attends programs on leadership styles . It helps them understand leadership from the point of view of those being led. It gives leaders what they need to make choices in their leadership behavior and offers clear ‘next steps’ for development.
courage can be defined when a leader is not afraid to make mistakes. Leaders have the confidence to take risks.
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