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Peter Northouse defines Transformational leadership as the process whereby a person engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in the both the leader and the follower (Northouse, 2013. pg. 186). Being a transformative leader to me means you are a person who commits their self to a wholehearted role that builds potential positive changes in the group he/she is leading. The transformative leader is passionate about their work and ability to make others better and excited about their roles in their organization/company. In transformative leadership, the leaders flourish when they are able to both assist and empower members of their organization; this of course leads to positive change. As a transformative leader, they cannot be afraid to take risks and understand that without a change whether failure or success, there could be no chance for positive transformation. Transformative leaders have to earn the trust of their group of people working together, without their trust all the accomplishments achieved are in vain. The most important and effective transformative leader always remembers to be humble and possess a great sense of selfawareness. Even though every day I may not always feel like a leader, I have to push my limits so I can exhibit leadership skills to the best of my ability because people will always look up to me either as an example or for my faults. As the former Lead Peer Educator and Suicide Awareness/LGBTQ advocate, I must show my students here at B-CU, that I am passionate and committed about what these issues as well as issues that affect any student identifying with
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suicide, the LGBTQ community or an marginalized group as a whole. As a transformative leader to me means that me being able to help others is what allows me to flourish.
Leadership Theories One of the leadership theories in which I took
LEADERSHIP REFLECTION PAPER
LeadershipReflection2
Peter Northouse defines Transformational leadership as the process whereby a person engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in the both the leader and the follower (Northouse, 2013. pg. 186). Being a transformative leader to me means you are a person who commits their self to a wholehearted role that builds potential positive changes in the group he/she is leading. The transformative leader is passionate about their work and ability to make others better and excited about their roles in their organization/company. In transformative leadership, the leaders flourish when they are able to both assist and empower members of their organization; this of course leads to positive change. As a transformative leader, they cannot be afraid to take risks and understand that without a change whether failure or success, there could be no chance for positive transformation. Transformative leaders have to earn the trust of their group of people working together, without their trust all the accomplishments achieved are in vain. The most important and effective transformative leader always remembers to be humble and possess a great sense of selfawareness. Even though every day I may not always feel like a leader, I have to push my limits so I can exhibit leadership skills to the best of my ability because people will always look up to me either as an example or for my faults. As the former Lead Peer Educator and Suicide Awareness/LGBTQ advocate, I must show my students here at B-CU, that I am passionate and committed about what these issues as well as issues that affect any student identifying with
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suicide, the LGBTQ community or an marginalized group as a whole. As a transformative leader to me means that me being able to help others is what allows me to flourish.
Leadership Theories One of the leadership theories in which I took
References: Holden, C. (1992). A new discipline probes suicide 's multiple cause. Science, 265(26), pp. 17611762. Kulkin, H., & Percle, G. (2000). Suicide among gay and lesbian adolescents and young adults: A review of the literature. Journal of Homosexuality, 40(1), 1-29. Northouse, Peter. (2013). Leadership theory and practice. (6th ed.) Sage. (Primary Text) Tyre, Y. S. (2009). Understanding African American Lesbian and Gay Identity Development Within a Historically Black College Environment. Auburn, AL: Auburn University.