Leadership in teams – your preferences. What kind of leader do you prefer to work for
and what kind of leader would you prefer to be?
As the team leader it is hard analyzing what kind of leader i want to work for. I guess i would want a leader that can keep me on track with what is expected of me. I know the importance of a good leader who can communicate well but also provide some flexibility and understanding of each persons role in the team and understand strengths and weaknesses.
I would want to work for a leader who is not over-dominating and lets me explore my creativity but provides enough guidance to keep me up to pace and clear on what is expected of me. It is kind of hard thinking about what kind of leader i want, as i am myself the leader but thinking about this helps me to be reflexive and think about improvements i can make.
I feel like a relaxed but organised leader, someone who likes to know everything that's going on but not too dominating and has some flexibility. I guess i may be a bit too relaxed in my leadership style, but in saying that i don't want to stifle anyone being able to express themselves, although i can always improve. Organisation is a huge part for me, making sure things are on track so becoming unwell this week definitely shook me a bit. A leader needs to be on the ball and thinking ahead to the final product and how all of the pieces fit together as well as balancing different characters and views.
I take any feedback constructively and it has been good having some feedback on my leadership role. I value the dynamics at play in our group and the mature, intelligent individuals who i am learning more and more about each day.
4 comments:
Hi Jess,
I like all the same attributes in a leader that you do. I don't like it when leaders try to be over-controlling but I'm also really uncomfortable being left to figure it all out myself, I need some guidance to tell me what to do and why and then I'm happy to do it.
You've done a really great job of being leader. I've never felt confused as to what I'm meant to be doing but I've also never felt that if I was confused you would be unapproachable. You're definitely relaxed but organised and for my work style you haven't been too relaxed.
I hope you're feeling better now!
Hi Jess,
I also think you've done a great job as a leader. I think we've all been really lucky to find a team with the right dynamics and one where everyone is pulling their weight.
Your leadership style works really well for me. I'm glad I don't have someone constantly hounding me, but at the same time it's great to have a sounding board when challenges arise, as they did earlier on for me. I appreciate that you were so approachable. Thanks :)
Cheers,
Michelle
Hi Jess
I agree with Alicia, I’m not particularly fond of leaders that try to be over-controlling or leave me to figure things out. I have to contend with that in my work environment and sometimes it’s not a nice place to work sometimes.
I think you’ve done a fab job. You’ve guided the team with your easy going nature and given major support when we’ve needed it.
Hi Jess,
Being a leader is never easy. Humans have such widely varying personalities and preferences that I think it's impossible to keep everyone completely satisfied.
You've done a great job though and it's clear that the team all have immense respect for you and your style. You obviously know what you're doing, so keep it up :)
Floyd
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