Master of Science in Leadership RG 5043

            According to de Vries, Bakker-Pieper, and Oostenveld (2010) research entitled, “Leadership 5 Communication?  The Relations of Leaders’ Communication Styles with Leadership Styles, Knowledge Sharing, and Leadership Outcomes”, a leader’s supportive communication heightens knowledge rendering to the leader’s behavior and at the same time, collecting behavioral knowledge from the leader.  In utilizing regression analyses, de Vries et al., (2010) discovered that the confidence of a leader was interrelated to the performance observed from the leader and to the experience of contentment with the leader but not to donating knowledge and collecting behaviors.  The research conducted by de Vries et al., 2010 resulted in some noteworthy findings such as firstly, charismatic leadership was depicted by a supportive, argumentative, assured, and precise communication style.  On the other hand, human-oriented leadership style was connected ...

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.  For while knowledge defines all we currently know and understand, imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.” ~ Albert Einstein     The Creative Education Foundation (2016) defines Creative Problem Solving as the process  that assists us in redefining the problems and opportunities that we face daily finding new innovative responses and solutions before taken actions.  The method offers tools and techniques that are collaborative, engaging and pleasurable.  CPS helps leaders to create better solutions and positive experience for a speedy adoption of new ideas.  Ruth Noller, a noted CPS educator, and practitioner characterized CPS as the summation of its parts.   C reative dictates elements of innovation, novelty, and newness.   P roblem indicates to events that exhibit challenges and proposes opportunities.  S olving signifies inventive processes to...

I first listened to Andy Puddicombe’s video entitled “All it takes is 10 Mindful Minutes” last Sunday, August 14 th and again last Monday, August 15 th .  I thought the best way to respond to this assignment was in the form of a journal entry.  I began to practice the 10 minutes of doing nothing as prescribed by Puddicombe, on Tuesday, August 16 th at home and again today, Wednesday, August 17 th at work and at home and literally, I am still in awe of how Puddicombe managed to find productive meditation in 10 minutes work.  It was just not working for me.  Perhaps practice makes perfect, or maybe, I was just doing it wrong.  On the other hand, maybe I am not there yet, and someday it will come. I have practiced yoga on and off and have attended at least 3 sessions of group meditation.  I found that group meditation did not actually work for me.  I was very self-conscious on how the group would react if I ever get into a deeper meditation.  I...

Before I started with my MSLD program, I was somewhat aware of how I feel and what I think and want.   I figured I have adequate control over negative feelings such as frustration, anger, and/or disappoints personally or professionally.   I had a strong sense of direction and was truthful to who I am and to my core values.   Having years of experience in leadership, I thought I was very connected with my inner self as a leader and was guided by my firm sense of values.   I was very willing to consider any option(s) or action(s) even to the extent of abdicating control or authority. On March 2016, I started my first class of MSLD program.   I have learned the importance of critical thinking.   According to Elder, Paul, and Linda (2008), critical thinking is the process of an intellectual discipline of skillfully and actively analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating gathered data generated by experience, reflection or reasoning in regulating ...

             Nine weeks ago, I viewed leadership as a specialized or shared influence process and a direct or indirect administration.  A leader who is in a dedicated leadership role, in general, has the responsibility to lead its followers in accomplishing a common task while a leader who is an extraordinary influence does not have to be the “chosen leader” of a group.  The leader has the innate power to motivate an individual or a group of people either directly or indirectly with an intended result for the benefits of one collective group.  Leaders like CEOs of an organization have a direct influence on their employees.  They have the authority to implement organizational policies and procedures that employees of the organization are required to comply.              My simple or basic definition of leadership from nine weeks ago has changed if not improved.  I wa...

             Nine weeks ago, I viewed leadership as a specialized or shared influence process and a direct or indirect administration.  A leader who is in a dedicated leadership role, in general, has the responsibility to lead its followers in accomplishing a common task while a leader who is an extraordinary influence does not have to be the “chosen leader” of a group.  The leader has the innate power to motivate an individual or a group of people either directly or indirectly with an intended result for the benefits of one collective group.  Leaders like CEOs of an organization have a direct influence on their employees.  They have the authority to implement organizational policies and procedures that employees of the organization are required to comply.              My simple or basic definition of leadership from nine weeks ago has changed if not improved.  I wa...

           Northouse (2016) described an authentic leader in three differing perspectives.  In an intrapersonal perspective, authentic leaders lead genuinely and from convictions.  Next, in an interpersonal standpoint, the authenticity of a leader materializes in the interactions between a leader and a follower.  Moreover, from a developmental perspective, authentic leadership is developed over a life span and possibly ignited by a significant life event (Northouse, 2016, p. 196).               Bill George (2012) indicated that to become an authentic leader we need to gain self-awareness that involves real-world experiences.  As a Human Resources Professional and leader, the most instructional experiences I have were my interactions with my team at work.  In the workplace, my colleagues and Regional Executive Director are very open with their positive criticism when they...