What Kind of Leader am I?

I scored a 19 on the Leadership Readiness Scale. I think this is extremely reflective of my enjoyment being put into leadership roles. I see this willingness for the leadership role to come not from practice but from the confidence in my abilities and in those around me. I have learned that I am not concerned with personal gain or personal achievement, but rather from group achievement or other’s successes. I believe this is what makes a person ready and willing for the leadership role.

My Leadership Style Preference Score was extremely close between task emphasis and relationship emphasis. I think this is one of those occasions where “depending on the situation” is the answer. I have been put in a variety of leadership roles, some that force me to focus more on personal relationship and some that require my attention to be on the task at hand. This has taught me that I do need to adapt my leadership style and since I have had exposure to the different styles, I am comfortable with both of them to a certain degree.           

I am not shocked by my score in the Leadership Style Adaptability. I received a four, which indicates that I adapt to circumstances as I see the need. After working and being involved in organizations where situations change rapidly, I have learned to adapt to these circumstances and have even welcomed them. I have learned to not only adapt my leadership style to the situation, but to the people I am around as well. I have noticed, especially at work, the variety of people and their viewpoints. This is most noticeable with my direct reports, because I have worked with them so much. I have come to recognize situations where they excel and some where they struggle. I think that recognizing this is beneficial for not only them, but for me. I am able to push them and help them, but I learn how to be more adaptable as well.