Reflective Essay #1

1. My subordinates would describe me as a “down to earth” type of leader. When it comes to being supportive, they know I will do what it takes to ensure they have everything they need to complete the job. They also know i care about not overwhelming them. If they need time off work for personal issues, I provide that. If they do good work, I reward them by giving them time off of work. Also, if they have any questions or need training, they know I will do my best to accommodate whatever they need. 2. My supervisor would describe my follower-ship by saying that I do what is required to complete the task at hand. They would mention my willingness to switch shifts with no complaints and my devotion to stay at work on my own time to ensure turnover is smooth. 3. My leadership style is the True Leader style. We have other leaders in our section that are more Authoritarian and I hear the complaints from the subordinates. I also personally see the difference on how my style and their style affects the workplace. I feel my style is highly effective because people are more willing to work and show initiative working on my shift, whereas on the other leader’s shift, they get frustrated and feel overworked. 4. To describe myself as a NCO, I think the best word to use would be fair. I’m open to input from subordinates, give them opportunities to make their own decisions so they feel involved, and try my best to make sure everyone has their fair-share of work. 5. When it comes to being a NCO, my supervisor would describe me as self-motivated. They know i’ll get the job done with minimal guidance or attention. When tasked with a job, I will take the initiative to go above and beyond to make sure the job gets complete. 6. One of my strengths is that I'm straight-forward. I will not beat around the bush and tell everyone how it is rather than sugar-coating things. Another strength is that i’m caring and considerate. Those working for me get treated fairly and know I care about them on the job as well as outside of work. One last strength is that i’m proactive. I’m not the type to sit around when there’s work to be done. I always find out what needs to be done and get it done so that we’re not falling behind and can all enjoy our free-time. 7. One of the qualities that makes me who I am is that I’m reserved. With me being reserved, I really don’t talk as much as other people but when I do speak, people listen and take what I say serious. Another quality that makes me who I am is that i’m open-minded. I’m open to people’s ideas and if I don’t agree, I’ll at least try to understand why they think that way and make an effort to collaborate on our ideas instead of being closed-minded.