*There are many leadership traits I feel comfortable with. However, there are many traits I will need to grow and develop so that I can lead to the best of my abilities. While conducting research for this question I learned that the best leaders are true to themselves, and there isn't one specific style or way to an effective leader. After coming to this realization, I was pleased to know that I could use the traits I already possess to my advantage, without compromising who I really am. Upon completing the personality test during class last week I found that I am an introvert. Although traditional leaders are viewed as being extroverted, I feel confident I can continue to put on my extroverted act- just as I do each day as a classroom teacher. I can exhibit extrovertedness traits, while holding true to my task oriented introvertedness. Another trait I feel particularly confident that I already possess is emotional maturity. I am naturally self aware, and able to regulate my temperament. No matter how challenging a situation, I am able to stay calm and collected on the outside. I feel this will serve me well when placed in a leadership position. As it is important for a leader to exude calm assurance during all situations. Self confidence is a trait I would benefit from focusing on during the next two years. Although, I am self confident in the traditional sense, there are times I have trouble making firm decisions quickly, I often find myself second guessing my decisions when I reflect retrospectively. Another weaker trait of mine is stress tolerance. I am a planner, and I like to account for all things I must accomplish throughout my day. I make daily checklists, and feel invigorated as I mark things off when completed. I like things to be orderly and planned, however, in education there are plenty of unexpected events each day. Over the past four years I have learned to adapt and cope with the unexpected twists and turns of working with children. So, I feel confident that I can learn to adapt if I were in an administrative position as well. As with any new position we fill in life, I believe the best way to learn is experience. I firmly believe in higher education, but truly nothing beats hands on experience. Just as when we all began teaching, we didn’t really understand the complexities until we experienced them first hand. I believe the more leadership responsibilities I assume, the more opportunities I will have to adapt my weaker traits. * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://listserv.ohio.edu/pipermail/ous-lp-rp13/attachments/20180614/555b7035/attachment.html >
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