teamwork and leadership are marriage made in heaven. how it is true. when i was a cadet, our coaching officers always emphasized on teamwork spirit and leadership quality.
i can still remember how my captain took it seriously.
when we were juniors, after a celebration on the end of annual training camp, we were supposed to regroup or we call it "roll-call" before dismissed. the rank holder counted our strength, and 3 of our squads were missing. they went home early to sleep, one of them went somewhere outside camp and they missed cleaning the place after party was over. we were tortured as long as they didnt return to the squads. my three poor friends get a loud slap across their faces. we felt pity for all the blame they had to take. and they felt guilty for putting everybody else into trouble.
flashforward after 3 years, we were in senior year. the final year is very critical for students, we have projects, datelines and tournament to entertain. all of us have personal commitements, we were torn between teamwork commitements and individual needs. without team spirit, our goal in tournament is nothing but a participation. Again we were tortured in the middle of the night and spend the night evaluate our priorities. it was not easy for everyone to settle on one decision, but right desicion making is number one in the list of winning the game.
a strong teamwork is crucial. different individual have different value and habit. we see discipline, ethic and commitement rather SUBJECTIVELY. when you think punctuality is very important, there are other people who dont take it serious. in order to syncronized the differences and bring people together, we need guidelines. to foster a team spirit needs leadership.
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Learn What Constitutes A Great Leader Then Become One Yourself
Leaders are born. Do you agree or disagree?
Sorry, there are no scientific proofs or guiding rules to substantiate this allegation.
Simply put, the potential to lead is based on the ability of a person to persuade or make others follow willingly. Leadership is a skill. Like any other skill, such as driving and biking, it can be learned.
Most of the well-known leaders started from zero, hardly knowing anything related to leadership. Others were even a burden to society until some twist of fate or circumstance brought forth their good side and provided the opportunity for them to show their leadership abilities.
If leadership can be acquired, it is worth considering what constitutes a great leader:
1. Some leaders did not plan to become one. They just made the right action at the right place and at the right time. A person who makes wise decisions and equates the right action in pressing times has the capacity to become a great leader.
2. The ability to command or delegate without coercion or intimidation is essential in a leader.
3. A leader takes responsibility for his follower's actions. This is under the principle of chain of command.
4. The attainment of objectives and welfare of his followers are of paramount importance to the leader.
5. Leaders do not have the monopoly of knowledge. In certain cases, the follower is more intelligent than the leader. This is especially true when it comes to specialized fields.
6. A leader knows how to give credit where it is due. He recognizes the help and inputs of his team and followers.
7. In making decisions, a leader must be objective. He seeks all information and listens to opinion of his team. From there, he makes his own decision.
8. A leader must know the best time to utilize monetary and non-monetary compensation to motivate followers to the achievement of the team's objectives. Uninspiring leaders only use material compensation to command obedience from his followers.
9. A leader knows how to capitalize on his followers' capabilities and strengths for the attainment of their objective.
10. A leader must be able to inspire others, show enthusiasm, and arouse interest among his followers.
Leadership is a skill that can be learned. It hones the persuasive abilities of a person in order to convince other people to take the best option.
With this checklist on hand, are you ready to lead? All you have to do is read the list and seek to apply each point in your everyday life. Pretend if you have to but do it. Do this and you will soon embody the skill of a leader.
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