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Learning different tools to use in my tool box while continuing to strive to increased and successful leadership skills.   Identifying and applying depending on many different situations. Motivating and leading is different with each individual. 

Great engaging questions to ask in hopes of producing reflective thought for all parties involved.

Diversity is complex, but creating spaces to talk about differences never hurts. It's also important to note that some things that certain people find offensive might not be to other people, even if they're from the same minority - that's why getting to know individuals matters. 

I appreciate the honesty and realism of this course. There's a lot of great communication and business tactics out there, and building a positive relationship with your boss is a good first move. But as the last section details, sometimes you have to deal with difficult people  - and it may be your boss. I enjoyed the distinction of what drives different types of bosses and how understanding their personality, motivation, and goals, can help narrow down effective strategies to work with them, even going so far as turning what seems a negative first impression into a trusting partnership. 

Understanding what a great leader looks like is essential to becoming one. Knowing that leaders emerge will help you understand that someone can develop leadership skills and "doesn't have to be born" as the myth says. Listening to understand and implementing yourself into projects or situations for your employees is very helpful and shows great leadership qualities.  

Anyone can be a leader because they all have leadership qualities in them. I never thought could be a leader when I was younger but now that I am older, I realize that I am a leader to many people in my life. my students are one of them because they see me almost every day and some might look up to me and learn from what I do. I want to be a great leader to them and lead by example. 

I fully believe that everyone has leadership abilities, they may just need help developing those abilities. Truly building relationships and getting to know the individuals you serve as a leader is imperative in creating and leading a successful group. The same way that we have to build relationships with students, building relationships with those we lead is the foundation for everything else. 

I think by demonstrating I can be a considerate leader will help my students feel more open to expressing any difficulties they may be having.  This doesn't mean I have to be buddy-buddy with them, but it allows them to know I am approachable and willing to help when they face problems.

I love the learning tab of being a considerate leader, I have worked for many leaders who did not grasp that concept and due to missing that that leader always had turn over often. The best practice I can say that has made me  effective leader is understanding that we are all human. Being able to have that boundary of respect and being considerate of others and managing that is what can make any leader very effective. 

When being a good leader, you need to know when to say "no", you need to be able to keep your emotions in check, and you need to be able to be there for your employees, while also keeping that professional boundary. 

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