I believe that leadership is definitely about the choices we make. In a general sense, leadership is about who we are as a person which can be shown if people will willingly do our will for us. However, as James Hunter said, we make choices every day and one of these choices can be what type of person we want to be each day. As Hunter also said, leadership is a skill and not something that we are born with, so it is something we can acquire and we get this through the choices we make. An example of this can be when a boss is seen as a true leader because of the things that he or she does. However, this leader was created and this came about by the choices that he or she made which got them to be recognized with respect. This boss can do positive actions which help the superior acquire respect as a leader from his or her employees, whether it be by being considerate or complementing them on their work to show that the boss truly notices the effort that a certain employee puts in. In the end, it is all about what James Hunter says is the true question, which is whether the person is better off when they leave than when they came in. - John Cooper
Choices play a major role in leadership. A leader's greatness heavily relies on the decisions that they make. For example, if a leader treats his peers subservient to him, he will not be admired as a leader. He will merely be seen as a ruthlessly. However if one decides to treat their peers with admiration and respect, such virtues will be reciprocated toward them. Choices within morality also come into play. Jesus is a reverd and effective leader because he worked within the confines of goodness, and treated all with respect. But, someone who is equally effective, like Adolph Hitler, will not be regarded in the same vein of greatness because of his despicible bigotry. Choices are what solidfy or destroy the greatness of any effective leader.
To be a leader, one has to have character that the majority of the people favor. Choices that people make are what crafts a person’s character. For instance to be a leader at Catholic Memorial you can not make choices to pick on younger knights, or to talk back to teachers. We have to make the choices to stand up for underclassmen and to show respect to our teachers. When we make these positive choices, then people will look up to us as leaders. In our leadership and service class, if we made negative choices before we applied to the program, then we would have never been selected. But we all for the most part have a good head on our shoulders which was why we were selected to become better leaders. To conclude the choices we make mold our character which in turn makes us a successful leader or not.
I completely believe that leadership is about the choices we make. Leadership is staying true to who you are and what you believe. As leaders, we will be faced with many tough choices that we must make each and every day. These choices we make should be for the common good. If a leader makes a poor choice or judgement, then we must use our skill of learning, to it's fullest extent, to overcome the negativity. The more we learn,the faster we will accelerate our progress towards achievement. An example of this is any politician. He/she must make very decisive decisions on many matters for the well-being of their people. If any of those choices are opposed by the people, the politician will learn from the choice made, and correct it. These choices are what makes or breaks a leader.
Leadership is all about the choices we make. When put in positions of leadership, we have the option of whether to be a good role model and help others or to abuse our powers. To be a true neck-up leader, we have to have authority over people, and the only way to gain authority is through trust won in our choices. If we make poor choices as leaders, nobody will want to follow us. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was confronted with choices that affected the outcome of the Civil Rights movement. If he had decided to fight back against the white oppression, he would not have gained the sympathy of the entire nation. If he had chosen not to participate in the marches himself because of the danger they presented, nobody would have been willing to follow him. Leadership is absolutely about choices; we can choose not to be leaders. Sometimes leadership roles are thrust upon us unwillingly, but that does not force us to lead and it certainly does not force others to follow.
Leadership is about making choices. As a rightful leader, a person makes certain decisions to be chosen by his followers. Leaders do not gain the respect of others through power, but they are chosen by the people they will lead because they have strong influence. A leader like Mahatma Ghandi did not become a leader because of who he was, but rather because he made the choice to lead his people without violence. His decision not to fight against the oppressive government in India made him a justified leader because his people agreed with the choices he made. Leaders have to make choices and especially the right choice. Making the right decision for more than just yourself results in leadership because the followers now can confide in someone that will guide and lead them.
I definitely believe that leadership is about the choices we make. A leader’s character determines what choices he makes when making decisions or dealing with people. A good leader opts to listen to the people he is serving so that they have faith and confidence in his ability to lead them. The pastor of the local church discovers that the parish school is not bringing in enough money to cover all the expenses. So, he calls a meeting and is honest with the parents and parishioners, and then asks for their help. The pastor listens to them and is willing to try out some of their ideas. His choice to include the people who are directly involved in the situation makes him a good leader. The pastor showed the people that he respected them. As a leader should, he made a choice for the greater good.
Whether or not we are leaders is determined by the decisions we make or lack to make. Our decisions determine whether we live moral lives, which also determine if we are leaders. One example of this is if a leader decides to be a good or a bad leader. Like Adolph Hitler, he made a choice to kill millions of people, that was a decision he made. Decisions determine whether or not we are leader, because leadership is a choice. For example, we chose to be leaders by taking leadership and service, a person can avoid leadership if he or she really wants to. Decisions are what define a person, and their definitions surely determine whether or not a person is a leader.
The choices we make as leaders reflect our ideals. Choices are central to our ability to lead as they are outlets of our leadership qualities. The skill of leadership is rooted out of the choices one decides to make in situations that require either a single voice to represent a group or an individual's personal opinion on a subject. For example, Martin Luther King's choice to march to Washington reflected his belief as a leader of the injustices towards African Americans. King chose to march and this decision built him more authority as a leader. Leadership is a skill that must be practiced in order to be mastered and the way to practice it is to make choices. The ability to make choices is central to the practice of leadership and if one does not makes choices, they fail in practicing what it takes to become a great leader.
The decisions that we make everyday supports who we are as a leader. Every decision we make has an outcome, an each outcome results in someone else's perception of us changing. Every choice we make, as a leader, can have a positive or a negative impact on our peers, and our leadership is defined by them by our decision. For example if a leader abuses his/her authority then this will result in his/her peers viewing him/her as a poor leader who has more power than authority. However, if another leader does not abuse their authority and instead treats their peers with respect, their peers will view them as a good leader that does command with authority. The decisions that were made by these two leaders shaped and defined who they were as leaders.
There is no doubt that leadership revolves around decision making. Being a leader involves two things: one you must have authority over the people you lead and two, you must be able to provide the correct example for the people you are leading. Making the right decision can have a lasting impact on those who follow you. A perfect example of a leader making decisions is Martin Luther King Jr. During his time as a forerunner for the African American communities, Dr. King made many tough decisions eluding to the fact that he was willing to die for his preaching, willing to die for the African American rights. In the end, he did pay the ultimate price, but his decision making has made him an immortal figure, representing difficult times and the ability to eliminate them by great choice making and character.
Do you believe leadership is about the choices we make? Why or why not? Provide an example to support your position. Choices are what define the leadership style we have. It may not seem obvious but the fact that leadership is all about making decisions is one that a good leader needs to be aware of. One example of this can be shown through Abraham Lincoln's decision making in the 1860's. His influence was one of the main factors of the abolishment of slavery in America. His power decision making abilities led him to success in the Civil war too. Our 16th president is an excellent example of a person who shows that leadership is definitely about the choices made.
Leadership is most definitely based on the choices that we make. We are told countless times by our teachers and advisors that the underclassmen look up to us and look at the choices we make. We are supposed to be leading by example, and in order to lead by example, we need to make the right and best choices for the people around us. James Hunter, the author of "The Servant", says that leadership is a skill, not something we are born with, and we show leadership in the choices that we make. One example of how this could work in a school situation is through the cause and effect mechanism. If a younger student at CM sees you pick on another student they are most likely going to think it is funny or ok to do. This will then, in effect, cause them to pick on a student as well. This was a choice someone made that was followed, however, it does not always have to have a negative reaction.
I feel that a leader can almost be defined by the choices he/she makes in every day life. A leader has to make endless decisions, from simple choices to complex ones. I believe that a leader can be defined by their character, who they are as a person. A person with a poor character might make a decision without giving any thought to it, simply because they could care less. But a person with a strong and faithful character, would put more thought into the choices they make, either for themselves or for the people around them. Leadership is based off of the choices we make, because it shows who we are as a person, who we are as a leader.
Laeadership is definitely based on the choices that we make. As we have learned leadership is a skill and a skill means it can be practiced, so you must make a choice to practice leadership first. You must make choices on how you will treat you followers. If you treat them as the are lower than you,they will not preform to their best. But if you choose to treat your followers with respect you will see the results you want. For example if a upperclassman disrespects all his teachers and peers the younger students will see this and think it is fine to do. We must choose to make the best choices that will cause a positive effect.
Leadership is definitely about the choices we make in everyday life. Part of being a good leader is setting the right example for others to follow and making the wrong choices does not set a good example for the followers. Also, if a leader makes bad choices then followers will not trust them and it would be hard to gain influence without trust to make the right decisions. An example of this could be a politician, a politician has to promise to make the right choices in order to get elected. Once they are elected they need to fulfill those promises and continue to make good choices to stay in office, or else they will not lead anymore.
Yes, I believe leadership is about the choices we make. Because in life we either have the decision to make bad choices, or good choices. A true leader does not make bad choices. A true leader sets a good example for those who follow them by setting a good example, and making good choices. A servant leader makes choices that benefit others, and very solemly benefit themselves. Often times bad choices are self-beneficial.
Choice is definatly a huge part of leadership. A leader was chosen by his or her peers to represent that secific group of people. There is one crucial choice for someone to make. That is weather they want to be a leader or not. If they answer yes to this question then they must be willing to work at it. Leadership is not something you are born with. It is something that you have to work on over time and develop throught the course of your life. All choices have consequences weather good or bad, there is always a reaction to your action no matter what you do, where you go, or what type of person you are, you will always be setting an example for other people to make similar choices.
The choices you make are what define you as a leader. When you are the boss and one the people you lead makes a mistake, you are presented with many choices. A strong leader would resist the obvious choice of screaming and instead would calmly correct behavior. Many people have the natural thought process of a leader, but the choices we make in the heat of the moment are the diving factor between someone trying to be a leader and someone who is already a leader. -Tim McLaughlin
yes, i do believe leadership is about the choices that me make. As leaders we need to make choices that will help the cause whatever it may be. As a leader, you have followers that look up to you and see what decisions you make as a leader. The choices you maake reflect on your followers and it demonstrates to them and to others what type of leader you are. An example is Adolf Hitler. His choices were to proclaim that jews are not worthy. His followers saw this and supported his stand against Jews. This led to many death's of innocent Jewish people. Wheater your a leader of a bad cause or a leader of a good cause, the choices you make are important to you as a leader because your followers look up to you for guidance and reflect their actions on your choices.
I do believe that leadership is all about making choices. As leaders we do need to make choices for everyday objectives. Sometimes these choices can be something as simple as who goes first in line, or what way the retreats will be run. The choices reflect the personality as I, the leader. It shows who the leader really is thinking about and putting first. Themselves or others.
I believe that leadership is definitely about the choices we make. In a general sense, leadership is about who we are as a person which can be shown if people will willingly do our will for us. However, as James Hunter said, we make choices every day and one of these choices can be what type of person we want to be each day. As Hunter also said, leadership is a skill and not something that we are born with, so it is something we can acquire and we get this through the choices we make. An example of this can be when a boss is seen as a true leader because of the things that he or she does. However, this leader was created and this came about by the choices that he or she made which got them to be recognized with respect. This boss can do positive actions which help the superior acquire respect as a leader from his or her employees, whether it be by being considerate or complementing them on their work to show that the boss truly notices the effort that a certain employee puts in. In the end, it is all about what James Hunter says is the true question, which is whether the person is better off when they leave than when they came in.
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Choices play a major role in leadership. A leader's greatness heavily relies on the decisions that they make. For example, if a leader treats his peers subservient to him, he will not be admired as a leader. He will merely be seen as a ruthlessly. However if one decides to treat their peers with admiration and respect, such virtues will be reciprocated toward them. Choices within morality also come into play. Jesus is a reverd and effective leader because he worked within the confines of goodness, and treated all with respect. But, someone who is equally effective, like Adolph Hitler, will not be regarded in the same vein of greatness because of his despicible bigotry. Choices are what solidfy or destroy the greatness of any effective leader.
ReplyDeleteTo be a leader, one has to have character that the majority of the people favor. Choices that people make are what crafts a person’s character. For instance to be a leader at Catholic Memorial you can not make choices to pick on younger knights, or to talk back to teachers. We have to make the choices to stand up for underclassmen and to show respect to our teachers. When we make these positive choices, then people will look up to us as leaders. In our leadership and service class, if we made negative choices before we applied to the program, then we would have never been selected. But we all for the most part have a good head on our shoulders which was why we were selected to become better leaders. To conclude the choices we make mold our character which in turn makes us a successful leader or not.
ReplyDeleteI completely believe that leadership is about the choices we make. Leadership is staying true to who you are and what you believe. As leaders, we will be faced with many tough choices that we must make each and every day. These choices we make should be for the common good. If a leader makes a poor choice or judgement, then we must use our skill of learning, to it's fullest extent, to overcome the negativity. The more we learn,the faster we will accelerate our progress towards achievement. An example of this is any politician. He/she must make very decisive decisions on many matters for the well-being of their people. If any of those choices are opposed by the people, the politician will learn from the choice made, and correct it. These choices are what makes or breaks a leader.
ReplyDeleteWho is Al? Also, nice name Coop.
ReplyDeleteLeadership is all about the choices we make. When put in positions of leadership, we have the option of whether to be a good role model and help others or to abuse our powers. To be a true neck-up leader, we have to have authority over people, and the only way to gain authority is through trust won in our choices. If we make poor choices as leaders, nobody will want to follow us. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was confronted with choices that affected the outcome of the Civil Rights movement. If he had decided to fight back against the white oppression, he would not have gained the sympathy of the entire nation. If he had chosen not to participate in the marches himself because of the danger they presented, nobody would have been willing to follow him. Leadership is absolutely about choices; we can choose not to be leaders. Sometimes leadership roles are thrust upon us unwillingly, but that does not force us to lead and it certainly does not force others to follow.
Leadership is about making choices. As a rightful leader, a person makes certain decisions to be chosen by his followers. Leaders do not gain the respect of others through power, but they are chosen by the people they will lead because they have strong influence. A leader like Mahatma Ghandi did not become a leader because of who he was, but rather because he made the choice to lead his people without violence. His decision not to fight against the oppressive government in India made him a justified leader because his people agreed with the choices he made. Leaders have to make choices and especially the right choice. Making the right decision for more than just yourself results in leadership because the followers now can confide in someone that will guide and lead them.
ReplyDeleteI definitely believe that leadership is about the choices we make. A leader’s character determines what choices he makes when making decisions or dealing with people. A good leader opts to listen to the people he is serving so that they have faith and confidence in his ability to lead them. The pastor of the local church discovers that the parish school is not bringing in enough money to cover all the expenses. So, he calls a meeting and is honest with the parents and parishioners, and then asks for their help. The pastor listens to them and is willing to try out some of their ideas. His choice to include the people who are directly involved in the situation makes him a good leader. The pastor showed the people that he respected them. As a leader should, he made a choice for the greater good.
ReplyDeleteWhether or not we are leaders is determined by the decisions we make or lack to make. Our decisions determine whether we live moral lives, which also determine if we are leaders. One example of this is if a leader decides to be a good or a bad leader. Like Adolph Hitler, he made a choice to kill millions of people, that was a decision he made. Decisions determine whether or not we are leader, because leadership is a choice. For example, we chose to be leaders by taking leadership and service, a person can avoid leadership if he or she really wants to. Decisions are what define a person, and their definitions surely determine whether or not a person is a leader.
ReplyDeleteThe choices we make as leaders reflect our ideals. Choices are central to our ability to lead as they are outlets of our leadership qualities. The skill of leadership is rooted out of the choices one decides to make in situations that require either a single voice to represent a group or an individual's personal opinion on a subject. For example, Martin Luther King's choice to march to Washington reflected his belief as a leader of the injustices towards African Americans. King chose to march and this decision built him more authority as a leader. Leadership is a skill that must be practiced in order to be mastered and the way to practice it is to make choices. The ability to make choices is central to the practice of leadership and if one does not makes choices, they fail in practicing what it takes to become a great leader.
ReplyDeleteThe decisions that we make everyday supports who we are as a leader. Every decision we make has an outcome, an each outcome results in someone else's perception of us changing. Every choice we make, as a leader, can have a positive or a negative impact on our peers, and our leadership is defined by them by our decision. For example if a leader abuses his/her authority then this will result in his/her peers viewing him/her as a poor leader who has more power than authority. However, if another leader does not abuse their authority and instead treats their peers with respect, their peers will view them as a good leader that does command with authority. The decisions that were made by these two leaders shaped and defined who they were as leaders.
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that leadership revolves around decision making. Being a leader involves two things: one you must have authority over the people you lead and two, you must be able to provide the correct example for the people you are leading. Making the right decision can have a lasting impact on those who follow you. A perfect example of a leader making decisions is Martin Luther King Jr. During his time as a forerunner for the African American communities, Dr. King made many tough decisions eluding to the fact that he was willing to die for his preaching, willing to die for the African American rights. In the end, he did pay the ultimate price, but his decision making has made him an immortal figure, representing difficult times and the ability to eliminate them by great choice making and character.
ReplyDeleteDo you believe leadership is about the choices we make? Why or why not? Provide an example to support your position.
ReplyDeleteChoices are what define the leadership style we have. It may not seem obvious but the fact that leadership is all about making decisions is one that a good leader needs to be aware of. One example of this can be shown through Abraham Lincoln's decision making in the 1860's. His influence was one of the main factors of the abolishment of slavery in America. His power decision making abilities led him to success in the Civil war too. Our 16th president is an excellent example of a person who shows that leadership is definitely about the choices made.
Leadership is most definitely based on the choices that we make. We are told countless times by our teachers and advisors that the underclassmen look up to us and look at the choices we make. We are supposed to be leading by example, and in order to lead by example, we need to make the right and best choices for the people around us. James Hunter, the author of "The Servant", says that leadership is a skill, not something we are born with, and we show leadership in the choices that we make. One example of how this could work in a school situation is through the cause and effect mechanism. If a younger student at CM sees you pick on another student they are most likely going to think it is funny or ok to do. This will then, in effect, cause them to pick on a student as well. This was a choice someone made that was followed, however, it does not always have to have a negative reaction.
ReplyDeleteI feel that a leader can almost be defined by the choices he/she makes in every day life. A leader has to make endless decisions, from simple choices to complex ones. I believe that a leader can be defined by their character, who they are as a person. A person with a poor character might make a decision without giving any thought to it, simply because they could care less. But a person with a strong and faithful character, would put more thought into the choices they make, either for themselves or for the people around them. Leadership is based off of the choices we make, because it shows who we are as a person, who we are as a leader.
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Laeadership is definitely based on the choices that we make. As we have learned leadership is a skill and a skill means it can be practiced, so you must make a choice to practice leadership first. You must make choices on how you will treat you followers. If you treat them as the are lower than you,they will not preform to their best. But if you choose to treat your followers with respect you will see the results you want. For example if a upperclassman disrespects all his teachers and peers the younger students will see this and think it is fine to do. We must choose to make the best choices that will cause a positive effect.
ReplyDeleteLeadership is definitely about the choices we make in everyday life. Part of being a good leader is setting the right example for others to follow and making the wrong choices does not set a good example for the followers. Also, if a leader makes bad choices then followers will not trust them and it would be hard to gain influence without trust to make the right decisions. An example of this could be a politician, a politician has to promise to make the right choices in order to get elected. Once they are elected they need to fulfill those promises and continue to make good choices to stay in office, or else they will not lead anymore.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe leadership is about the choices we make. Because in life we either have the decision to make bad choices, or good choices. A true leader does not make bad choices. A true leader sets a good example for those who follow them by setting a good example, and making good choices. A servant leader makes choices that benefit others, and very solemly benefit themselves. Often times bad choices are self-beneficial.
ReplyDeleteChoice is definatly a huge part of leadership. A leader was chosen by his or her peers to represent that secific group of people. There is one crucial choice for someone to make. That is weather they want to be a leader or not. If they answer yes to this question then they must be willing to work at it. Leadership is not something you are born with. It is something that you have to work on over time and develop throught the course of your life. All choices have consequences weather good or bad, there is always a reaction to your action no matter what you do, where you go, or what type of person you are, you will always be setting an example for other people to make similar choices.
ReplyDeleteThe choices you make are what define you as a leader. When you are the boss and one the people you lead makes a mistake, you are presented with many choices. A strong leader would resist the obvious choice of screaming and instead would calmly correct behavior. Many people have the natural thought process of a leader, but the choices we make in the heat of the moment are the diving factor between someone trying to be a leader and someone who is already a leader.
ReplyDelete-Tim McLaughlin
yes, i do believe leadership is about the choices that me make. As leaders we need to make choices that will help the cause whatever it may be. As a leader, you have followers that look up to you and see what decisions you make as a leader. The choices you maake reflect on your followers and it demonstrates to them and to others what type of leader you are. An example is Adolf Hitler. His choices were to proclaim that jews are not worthy. His followers saw this and supported his stand against Jews. This led to many death's of innocent Jewish people. Wheater your a leader of a bad cause or a leader of a good cause, the choices you make are important to you as a leader because your followers look up to you for guidance and reflect their actions on your choices.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that leadership is all about making choices. As leaders we do need to make choices for everyday objectives. Sometimes these choices can be something as simple as who goes first in line, or what way the retreats will be run. The choices reflect the personality as I, the leader. It shows who the leader really is thinking about and putting first. Themselves or others.
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