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This course was extremely enlightening. I was glad to learn that the responsibility isn't totally on the leader but that all parts of the framework are critical. For results to occur, all pieces are necessary. I plan to utilize some of the strategies in my current job to promote a more positive environment for not only me as a leader but also my team.
After taking this course, I've learned how important followers are to the leadership impact. All pieces are necessary to obtain results. I've always been under the impression that it's on the leader; however, the overlapping framework is critical. I hope to implement many of the strategies from this course into my professional development to create a more positive environment for my team.
This course not only enlightened me on new leadership styles and techniques. I feel it will enhance my current leadership skills and, in turn, help me to empower my team and create a more effecient work environment. The specific differences learned in this lesson between a manager and leader helps me to value and appreciate my manager even more. Learning more about a clear vision and how it relates to the mission was also beneficial. Most importanly, I was able to take away new tactics on how to motivate people who do not follow the vision or unmotivated employees. I… >>>
Congrats on the new position, Stacie. I had an opportunity as I studied for my BS in business admin the difference between a manager and a leader. However, I was still able to take away more from this class. Managers tend to deal more with coping with complexity while leaders cope more with the change. I also like how the study explains that leadership can be learned and developed. Many people think leaders are naturally born - which isn't correct.
After reading through the leadership styles, I found that I use a more democratic approach. However, during certain situations I can alter into another style to fit the task at hand. I realise that many of my counterparts use other leadership styles and this part of class helps me to see how to better work with them or when the best leadership style is appropriate.
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I agree, Teresa. This course certainly helped me have a different perspective on things. I was always under the impression that everything fell on the leader. However, all pieces of the framework are critical in order to see positive results including the leader, follower, and situation.