Belle Wheelan Leadership Style Analysis

Often times there is a distinct quality or characteristic of leadership or management, although it would seem at times the two can be virtually intertwined. Successful people cannot be categorized into simply just one role- for effective, and successful leadership both skills are needed. At times the role of a leader can be the task at hand or the role of a manager can be the ability to inspire people. Managers are not limited to management and leaders are not confined to leadership, there are characteristics and qualities of each role. After reviewing articles of leadership qualities and through inner self awareness, the ability to identify three characteristics of leadership, and how to further develop those characteristics while in the program have become clear.
In reviewing the article Lessons in Leadership:10 Qualities of a Strong Community Leader by Belle Wheelan (2012) the main point of the article is to help the reader understand the fundamentals of leaderships. Belle’s (2012) provides ten characteristics she has found to help lead to success as a leader in her community. Belle (2012) further states that leadership is about being the person assigned the duties of helping to ensure an organization moves forward. Belle (2012) also notes that leadership is not only about motivating others, she notes it is at times
Both leaders and managers simply cannot be restricted to one role, if they are to be of maximum service and success. After reviewing several articles of leadership qualities and through inner self reflection, the ability to identify three characteristics of leadership, and how to further develop those characteristics while in the program have become apparent. The goal while in the MMOL program is for me to identify leadership, the style of leader I strive to be, and work to developing those