LEADERSHIP AS A HOBBY

 Being a motivational leader in others lives can be a daunting task and can sometimes seem impossible, but in reality it is very simple. First you have to understand what leadership is and how to develop good leadership qualities. Leadership in simple terms is motivating a group to achieve a common goal. This can be in everyday life, in a business setting, as sports setting etc... Anywhere in which leadership qualities can be achieved and demonstrated. 

Some Leadership characteristics include but are not limited to being honest to yourself and others, being forward-looking in situations that arise, being an inspiration to others, being competent to fulfill a task at hand, being adaptable etc... 

Some other leadership qualities are included in the picture below: 


The opportunity to exhibit leadership qualities are endless throughout our lives and we often tend to defer (put off using these qualities in our every day lives) because we do not know how to exemplify them in day to day tasks. 

The below table is the five practices of Exemplary Leadership: 


When exhibiting these practices in your life, be sure to motivate others, have a detailed plan in how you are going to show these practices to them  in motion and help them become a better leader in their own life as well. Having a good leadership persona takes time but if you work hard at it just like anything you put your mind to in life, you will succeed and improve your personal growth in the process. 

Leadership Theories and Perspectives

Their are many leadership theories and perspectives that help shape us who we are as humans and understanding them are crucial for personal development. The following are leadership theories and perspectives: 

Leadership as supervision: 

1) Trait Theory

Behaviour Theories

2) Black and Mouton

3) Ohio State Studies

4) Michigan Studies

Contingency Theories: 

5) Fiedler Contingency Model

6) Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Theory

7) Path-Goal Theory

Leadership Perspectives

Inspirational Leadership:

8) Transactional 

9) Transformational 

10) Charismatic 

All of these theories and perspectives can be used in your everyday lifestyle and will benefit your life in the long run, so I urge you to educate yourself on these and try and implement them in your everyday life. 

As many of you may not know, leadership is a sort of hobby for myself and I take the topic of leadership very seriously. Their are ways to get to the root of your leadership qualities and how impactful you can be to other peoples lives as well. Understanding how to become a leader is a great feat and one that many should consider educating themselves on. Whether you are coaching a sport, working on your personal growth/ development or just out getting groceries, their are leaders everywhere in the world and you never know what you are going to learn from someone else or a lesson you are going to take from someone and incorporate it into your own life. 

The world is your oyster and all you have to do is experience it for all its glory, so what are you waiting for?

Stay tuned for more!!

G.W. 





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