Characteristics of an Effective Leader.

Here is my brainstorm of an effective leader and even since the seminar I know that there are others which could be added. One of these is 'patience'. Showing that we are learning every day.

The phase of the learning cycle which I associate with is a mix of 'doing' and 'experiencing'.

• showing the ability to get things done
• taking risks
• influencing others and events through action
• learning from specific experiences
• relating to people
• being sensitive to feelings and people

The learning style grid showed that I was a mix of diverging and accommodating which I agree with. For instance, I enjoy carrying out plans and involving myself in new and challenging experiences. I can relate to this greatly as I get bored if I sit still for too long and often find myself trying new ideas/concepts in class.
I also tend to act on intutition rather than being logical. This is certainly true of my nature, though I sometimes worry this is a weakness in leadership. I guess that time and learning will tell!
I brainstorm my ideas. This is a definite truth!
I enjoy learning through a 'hands on' experience. This is true but as a child I loved working from books on my own.

However the tips for 'strengthening the accommodating style' did not reflect areas that need to improve which was interesting.

If I was to look at the 4 learing styles, I would say I need to improve my 'abstract conceptualization' such as planning systematically, creating models, developing theory but most of all...........................
being patient!! :-)