Personal Learning Cloud #3: Part Two (Single Post)

 

   

    As a former elected leader in southern Manitoba, I always believed that leadership is not about being in charge but serving those who have trusted you with their assets and future. As a leader, I feel that I have been committed to creating a positive impact in my community, fostering innovation, and creating economic and social development for my community.

    One of my beliefs is that a leader's responsibility is to serve their community/organization. In my eyes, this means actively seeking out opportunities to make a difference, whether it is through writing proposals and grant applications to expand capacity, advocating for charitable causes, expanding organizational networks and partnerships, or participating in community-led events. It’s very important to recognize the investment of time and resources into the betterment of employees and the general community as a leader.

    Moreover, introducing and welcoming innovative ideas with an open mind has always been another vital aspect of my leadership philosophy. To reinforce the notion of democracy, I have always looked to set up an environment that fosters creativity, where team members feel empowered to share their ideas and think outside of the box. I believe that by cultivating a culture of innovation and democracy, creativity will be able to flourish and can be a determinant in driving long-term motivation and success.

    Also, creating practical socioeconomic opportunities and prospects for my community/organization is crucial for my own personal fulfillment but I also have to understand that profitability is essential to the sustainability of any organization. Meanwhile, acknowledging that success is not only measured by financial outcomes, but also by the positive impact initiatives and people can have on the community.

    Leadership, in my opinion, has to be about putting the community/organizational goals, objectives, and its people first but in order to do, team members must be inspired or at least guided be your leadership abilities. By inspiring and motivating others to be at their best selves, the organizational behavior of the workplace will lean towards being more efficient and productive. To meet my long-term goals and expectations, my leadership tendencies have to be focused on driving long-term motivation and maintaining a goal-oriented mindset.

    To conclude, creating a positive impact and maintaining democratic tendencies are central to my leadership philosophy. While introducing innovative ideas and fostering economic and social development are important, I believe serving our communities and prioritizing ethical and sustainable business practices will create a better economic outlook. I would have to commit to embodying these to continue building a more equitable future and to be an effective leader.