Journal Entry.
Good leadership is vital because it helps in maximizing efficiency to achieve organizational goals and objectives. There are many roles of leaders and, therefore, it is imperative to develop certain attributes that will ensure that they do their work in the best possible way. For instance, they should communicate policies and plans to groups from where the work starts. They are not only expected to supervise their groups but also to guide on what is expected. To best achieve organizational or group objectives, the people involved under the leadership are supposed to be confident. It is the duty of the leader to help them understand that they can achieve their goals effectively. For these reasons, identifying strategies from another leader to adopt in a different organization is imperative.
For instance, the guest speaker has highlighted good leadership practices that can help a leader effectively achieve his or her mandate. For instance, they should be result-oriented. They should work with their groups to identify areas that need improvement and present it to the right people for advice and recommendations on how to handle it. Leaders are also supposed to ensure that they dig deep into what is affecting their groups, not just taking good care of them. Their impact as leaders should be felt because they should be a voice of change and empower their groups to change their working environment. Despite the challenges that come with leadership, leaders should develop good strategic plans that can help them deliver their purpose and goals. For instance, the COVID-19 issue should not be an obstacle if the leaders are supposed to have meetings because they can still meet with their groups on zoom.
Leaders should also train other people who could be executing those particular roles, especially in a situation where the organization is dealing with the community’s affairs. This training would help develop young people who can advise their peers on the implication of alcohol and substance use. Leaders should also have the courage to take pride in things they have contributed positively to their various groups. Applying these strategies can be of great importance to the leadership of an organization.
Generally, the learning activities have been vital in helping me as a leader. They have made me aware and understand what is expected of me. The program has helped me know how to handle my group members to ensure that they are productive. It has taught me to treat the group am leading rightly and to care for them. I should also be able to build a strong relationship with them. I am also supposed to be patient and flexible with them because goals will sometimes take time to be achieved. Therefore, applying these strategies would be paramount to a successful leader.