Leadership

@jricky1 (6800)
China
January 16, 2013 6:40am CST
Everytime when i find a job,there would some info saying that i should possess leadership.But do you find it hard to have leadership when you are working in a team.But not everyone can be somebody,i don't mean to be a loser,but how to possess that potential for you?
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kingparker
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
17 Jan 13
I guess working in a team, some people should be a leader to lead people to better productivity, or lead their team mates to reach the goal as they assign your work. I don't have much leadership in me, since some people might gossip behind your back if you try to be a boss.
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
17 Jan 13
Yeah me too.To be a leader doesn't mean to be a boss while someone cant' balance that.So to be productive is important but not be gossip.Thanks for share,kingparker.
Arieles
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
17 Jan 13
If a team member has a weakness, the supervisor or manager should bring those to their supervisor. It's not gossip, but a way to build on those strengths. I think we have all had evaluations? Evaluations and employee conduct should be discussed weekly. It's a way to communicate and get better results from the employee. This is not gossip. Some employees undoubtedly will gossip about their supervisors, asst. managers and managers. Other employees will complain about everything, and not that complaining isn't good or doesn't have it's place but as an employee we should remember there is a proper way to complain other than sounding like a "nag" and complaining about every single employee instead of finding the positive in their team members and building on those positive attributes.
ckyera
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
Hi jricky! I think if we have the skills and the knowledge about the job, we can gain confidence to stand as a leader in a team. That's just what I think because in reality, I think I am not born a leader, I am more comfortable working as just part of the team... But if the job is being given to me, I I can perform well, and accomplish things well with the help of the team. I just didn't volunteer myself as a leader! hehe But based on experience, yeah I know I can lead as well...
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
17 Jan 13
We are not born to be anybody,just to cultivate something if you really like.I do think that confidence is really important and hope you are doing well at leading.lol
Cutie18f
@Cutie18f (9546)
• Philippines
16 Jan 13
I notice that I always want to be the leader everywhere and in everything. No kidding. Am I a control freak? Whenever there are group activities, I have the tendency to take control and dictate everything. I'm not kidding.
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
16 Jan 13
Thanks for share your story.lol,anyway,there should be one leader in a group so just make yourself and other people feel comfortable and that's most important.
mytravelaroundglobe
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
16 Jan 13
For being a leader in a specific field, one has to have the required knowledge of that field, and should have the understanding of the people in general and also a zeal to reach the specified target. When there is a passion to get that goal reached you will effortlessly become the leader. It is to become your own leader and other will also treat you like a leader.
jricky1
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
16 Jan 13
Yeah,as you said that one should at least know the basic skills of getting along with people.And zeal to deal with things.So i agree with you,so it's really not easy to get that level,you have to think a lot.
Arieles
@Arieles (2473)
• United States
17 Jan 13
For me it depends on where I am at in the team, such as where my seniority is. It is often hard to show your leadership skills when someone has been in a position five or more years than you. If they have a title (asst. manager, manager) it's more difficult to show leadership skills, especially if you are working with the manager and you were the last one hired. The manager is telling you what to do. Sure you can speak up and give ideas, but in my experience what the manager says or does is usually how it goes. They are the ones calling all the shots. They can either run with your idea, or shut it down immediately. Team work should allow for flexibility with some guidance. A true leader will allow employees to contribute to the "team" and make their ideas seem worthy and a valuable asset to the team. A good employee should be praised and acknowledged by all members of the team and not just a select few. An immediate supervisor will be sure to bring an employees strengths to their manager or asst. manager.