My Leadership Style: Authentic Leader
Authentic leadership emphasizes the legitimacy of a leader via open, honest, and supportive dialogue and team dynamics. Through my experiences both within and outside of the SPA Leadership Program, I have found myself to consistently be mission-driven and focused on results while retaining self-awareness and genuine qualities. By investing my heart and soul into the projects that I work on, I focus on long-term success while also building meaningful relationships with the people I work with.
The leadership qualities that I identify with and consider integral to effective leadership include:
- Commitment
- Emotional intelligence
- Empathy
- Empowerment
- Integrity
- Organizational skills
- Resilience
- Respect
- Self-awareness
- Strategic planning
- Strong communication skills
I believe the most important aspect of leadership is using such a position to not only support and guide followers but empower them as well. Those in leadership positions should not allow their personal success and priorities to cloud their judgment. Instead, they should use their resources and capabilities to foster growth and success collectively within their team.
Top Strength-Based Leadership Traits:
Achiever
Throughout my collegiate career, I have adopted a growth mindset. By setting and evaluating goals and standards I have set for myself, I am able to encourage myself to achieve these goals and further my successes through determination and a strong worth ethic.
Discipline
In order to achieve the goals and standards I set for myself, I develop a strategic plan. Creating detailed outlines and blueprints of the goals I intend to accomplish ensures that I hold myself accountable.
Responsibility
My strong work ethic, discipline, and intentionality also make me a responsible leader. I am constantly inspired by others around me to work diligently and in a dedicated manner to achieve my best work academically, professionally, and personally.