Becoming a great leader
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Becoming a great leader
In the video Tribal Leadership, David Logan highlights five types of tribes that people form as a natural process. Logan breaks down the tribe levels and how people are influenced by their tribes. The speaker states that after understanding the tendencies in each tribe, most people would want to be affiliated with stage five, which advocates for a great life. However, very few people make it to the fifth tribe, and they are the ones who run the world. The speaker further argues that great leaders need to talk to all levels to make a difference (Logan, 2009). I agree that there is a need for a leader to communicate with all tribes so that they can be uplifted to realize their potential for excellence. A great leader should uplift people and not leave them in the position they found them. The tips on becoming great leaders shared by Logan will be very helpful in a working environment. For instance, I recognize the significance of forming triadic relationships which focuses on developing relations between strangers. Connecting people who do not know each other is key to changing the world.
The second video on everyday leadership is very interesting and a significant eye-opener, on the concept of leadership. In most cases, the idea of leadership appears beyond the grasp of many people who do not feel good enough or up to the task of leadership. However, Dudley’s narration of the lollipop moment defines how anybody can be a great leader at any moment, without even noticing it. Dudley (2010) claims that leadership does not have to be grand, but rather a concept that leads to a positive change in another person’s life. Moreover, the speaker claims that when people view leadership as a means to change the world, they do not expect that they can be the leaders who will change the world. The speaker further claims that the majority of people feel inadequate and fear how powerful they can become if they were to believe in themselves as great leaders. I strongly agree with the speaker’s claim that leadership should be redefined to focus on the lollipop moments or the many small moments where specific actions impact the lives of other people in a huge way. The small acts the uplifts the lives of other people to believe in themselves and live up to their potential are the lollipop moments that should be the basis for redefining leadership (Dudley, 2010). The video is a great motivator, which can help me overcome any feelings of inadequacy when called upon to make a difference.
The third video talks about what it takes to be a great leader and begins by illustrating what the majority of people perceive leadership to entail. Torres (2020) argues that most people view leadership as a huge burden that focuses on being a hero and changing the world. Therefore, both Torres and Dudley share the same sentiments on how leadership is often perceived in everyday life. Torres claims that the perception of a leader as the protector of his followers is outdated. An interesting point to note from the video is that the leadership gap today is widening, despite the presence of leadership development programs (Torres, 2020). In reflection upon the videos under consideration, Torres and Dudley share comparable insights on leadership. For instance, while Dudley suggests that anyone can be a great leader, Torres emphasizes the preparation of a leader to take on leadership roles. Torres emphasizes that great leaders anticipate change as opposed to reacting to it. The one similarity notable from Logan and Torres is the emphasis on networking with people who are different, or whom a person has no connection to, to achieve desired goals. A great leader should dare to be different.
References
Dudley, D. (2010). Everyday leadership. Ted.com. Retrieved 17 October 2020, from https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.
Logan, D. (2009). Tribal leadership. Ted.com. Retrieved 17 October 2020, from https://www.ted.com/talks/david_logan_tribal_leadership#t-660671.
Torres, R. (2020). Transcript of “What it takes to be a great leader”. Ted.com. Retrieved 17 October 2020, from https://www.ted.com/talks/roselinde_torres_what_it_takes_to_be_a_great_leader/transcript.