actually lead.
It seems that the best leaders are often the ones who are thrown into leadership positions with little or no preparation for that particular situation. The truth be told, the most effective leaders are the ones who embrace opportunties as opposed to those who try to control the situations.
Leadership is about collaboration and communication. It is where we apply everything we ever learned (and learn about what we didn't) in our past - whether through education or experience, we all have an inventory of knowledge, skills, experiences, lessons learned, etc. that we can apply to just about any situation we may be facing. The interesting thing about all of this is that good leaders know how to get people to collaborate and bring ALL of their tools and knowledge with them to create solutions.
Education, through whatever means you choose, online classes, adult education programs, weekend intensives, seminars, etc. provide opportunities for you to practice your leadership skills in the classroom with peers who can provide feedback, instructors and teachers who can provide coaching and present new perspectives.
People learn to lead from watching others, past managers and bosses, parents, coaches, teachers, etc. However, they can only learn if given the opportunity to stretch their skills and competence. They must have the chance to practice in a safe environment. They must be a willing collaborator in their own development as a leader.
Now, this is not to say that everyone should be or even wants to be a leader. Many people avoid the opportunity to lead for many reasons, some valid, some not. It is always a personal decision for every individual AT THE TIME when the leadership opportunity occurs. It is about being comfortable in one's own place and with one's peers or classmates.
I use group projects in every course I teach. I watch people step up to lead the groups and create a plan to achieve a result. I watch people gravitate toward individuals who they believe will take charge of the group and let everyone know what needs to be done. I see groups that struggle because no one WANTS to take responsibility for the team performance. Students approach me as the instructor to let me know there is no leader in their group and it is falling apart. I challenge them to do what needs to be done. It is their opportunity to try on the leadership role in a very safe environment. Some say they don't want to risk their grade but if you are in a group without a leader for a course project is your grade not already at risk?
Leaders take advantage of opportunites to practice their skills. Sometimes leaders learn by letting others take leadership roles and watch how others deal with situations.
At some point everyone is a leader....maybe it is just in your pursuit of you education to better position yourself at work or for your future....you are taking a leadership role in your own education......take advantage or the collaboration opportunities in your classes and practice, practice, practice leadership every chance you get.......
You never know when the opportunity to lead will come up and change your life.......
It seems that the best leaders are often the ones who are thrown into leadership positions with little or no preparation for that particular situation. The truth be told, the most effective leaders are the ones who embrace opportunties as opposed to those who try to control the situations.
Leadership is about collaboration and communication. It is where we apply everything we ever learned (and learn about what we didn't) in our past - whether through education or experience, we all have an inventory of knowledge, skills, experiences, lessons learned, etc. that we can apply to just about any situation we may be facing. The interesting thing about all of this is that good leaders know how to get people to collaborate and bring ALL of their tools and knowledge with them to create solutions.
Education, through whatever means you choose, online classes, adult education programs, weekend intensives, seminars, etc. provide opportunities for you to practice your leadership skills in the classroom with peers who can provide feedback, instructors and teachers who can provide coaching and present new perspectives.
People learn to lead from watching others, past managers and bosses, parents, coaches, teachers, etc. However, they can only learn if given the opportunity to stretch their skills and competence. They must have the chance to practice in a safe environment. They must be a willing collaborator in their own development as a leader.
Now, this is not to say that everyone should be or even wants to be a leader. Many people avoid the opportunity to lead for many reasons, some valid, some not. It is always a personal decision for every individual AT THE TIME when the leadership opportunity occurs. It is about being comfortable in one's own place and with one's peers or classmates.
I use group projects in every course I teach. I watch people step up to lead the groups and create a plan to achieve a result. I watch people gravitate toward individuals who they believe will take charge of the group and let everyone know what needs to be done. I see groups that struggle because no one WANTS to take responsibility for the team performance. Students approach me as the instructor to let me know there is no leader in their group and it is falling apart. I challenge them to do what needs to be done. It is their opportunity to try on the leadership role in a very safe environment. Some say they don't want to risk their grade but if you are in a group without a leader for a course project is your grade not already at risk?
Leaders take advantage of opportunites to practice their skills. Sometimes leaders learn by letting others take leadership roles and watch how others deal with situations.
At some point everyone is a leader....maybe it is just in your pursuit of you education to better position yourself at work or for your future....you are taking a leadership role in your own education......take advantage or the collaboration opportunities in your classes and practice, practice, practice leadership every chance you get.......
You never know when the opportunity to lead will come up and change your life.......
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