My Own Personal Leadership Philosophy

 

Personal Leadership Philosophy

A clear written statement that summarizes a person's basic values, beliefs, and leadership principles is called a personal leadership philosophy. It acts as a framework for one's leadership style, offering direction and clarity for making decisions, managing teams, and pursuing objectives. I would like to share 5 values and personality traits that are a foundation of my personal leadership philosophy.

Honesty – Honesty builds credibility, openness, and trust in any relationship. An environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns is established by an honest leader. Effective leadership is based on trust, and honesty is essential to establishing and preserving that trust. I tend to have a strong relationship with anyone only if the other person is honest. This value is so important to me that if I know that if I know that a person is being dishonest, I immediately lose all my interest related to them. Honest and open communication fosters trust, faith, and ethical behavior in team members, ultimately creating a supportive and cooperative work environment.

Emotional Intelligence – I am a person who believes that a person cannot have a healthy relationship with anyone, including himself, if he is not emotionally intelligent. A leader directs and motivates his team in the right direction. He needs to be the most understanding person for his team. Every person wants other people to understand their emotions well. An ideal leader’s team members need to feel comfortable and heard enough by him in order to be motivated to perform well. People with high emotional intelligence tend to be respected more by other people because they seem more sensible. I believe that I have high emotional intelligence. I took personality tests during my college, and all of them had an end result saying you have good emotional intelligence traits. If a leader is not emotionally intelligent, he cannot have a successful team.

Coaching – Leaders need coaching because it helps their team members reach their full potential by fostering their growth and development. By means of skilled coaching, leaders can recognize the personal expertise and weaknesses of each individual, customizing their mentorship to encourage both individual and occupational growth. It is said that if you leave a lion with dogs, even a lion will become a dog. And if you leave a dog with the lions, being a dog he will become just like a lion. This is a perfect example of what great coaching skills can do for your team. In the end, coaching gives leaders the ability to develop a knowledgeable and driven workforce, which propels organizational success.

Desire to Lead – A leader can’t be an effective leader if he doesn’t have the mere desire of being a leader. It is said that leaders are born and can’t be made. The basic desire to lead is important for a leader because a leader needs to feel motivated and passionate to take on the responsibilities of their duties. Genuinely passionate leaders are more likely to put in the time and effort to advance their knowledge, stay up to date, and adjust to changing circumstances.

Spirituality – For a leader, spirituality is crucial because it offers a sense of direction and significance that extends beyond monetary achievement, influencing moral judgment. Resilience can be enhanced by spirituality, which enables leaders to face difficulties with composure and inner strength. A leader who has a strong spiritual basis will demonstrate traits like humility, empathy, and compassion, which can promote a welcoming and positive workplace culture. In the end, it can motivate a leader to seek greater good, resulting in a more satisfying and goal-oriented style of leadership. I am a spiritual person. There have been times when I feel like giving up, especially when a bunch of difficulties come together all at once. At that point, nothing else but spiritual beliefs gave me courage to face those situations with strength.

These are only 5 out of many values, beliefs and behaviors that describe the kind of leader I will be in my career. You can check my word cloud and have a better understanding of my beliefs and values as a leader.