LOH Contest - Am I a leader person or a follower, and why do I think that is?
I'm so glad I came across this week's Ladies of Hive challenge. It makes me step back a bit, and think about different moments in my life.
Some years ago, I worked for an American company. I was one of the best employees there. Every month they did a ranking of the people with the best performance and I was always in the top 3 or top 5 of more than 50 employees when the company grew I was already in the top 10 because there were people favored with better customers, and the problematic ones came to me because I somehow managed to deal with them. Several times there was a search for a new team leader who had to take over because either the previous team leader was leaving or a new team had to be created.
Each time I tried my luck too, but it didn't work out. I wasn't chosen for one. After so many failures I started to "research" the people who were chosen for the position, they were all skilled liars, manipulators, and downright mean people who constantly sucked up to the managers.
I am not that kind of person. Come to think of it, I'm glad they didn't choose me to be that team leader because I would have been one of them. A person willing to crush anyone who has an opinion.
What is a leader?
It's someone who seeks to train and support those around them to improve their workflow. He inspires you to be a better person. He makes your job easier and helps you when you need more knowledge or experience. He guides you up the ladder of success and keeps you going.
What is a dictator?
A person who pressures you to do something quickly almost regardless of whether you understand what needs to be done or not. Makes you feel bad for using manipulative methods to guilt you into thinking you are not good enough and that everyone is replaceable and that there will easily be 5 others like you to replace you.
What is a follower?
It is a person in many cases deprived of the ability to think. He's told you take this put it in this place and move on. And whether that's right, and whether there's a more optimal way to do it doesn't matter. The follower believes blindly, which is probably why his life is easier because he doesn't have to strain his mind and do something amazing that might make him stand out.
Am I a leader or do I follow leaders?
In that company, I was kind of in the middle. I often filled in for my team leader when he/she was on vacation. I made various improvements to get the job done better or how to accomplish a task more easily. Often when a new person was hired to the team, who's basic training was not enough was attached to me as I helped him/her get oriented and improve his/her work.
Eventually, I found out for myself that I could motivate the people around me. I manage to inspire people to do something in a fun and interesting way. I believe in good and without any manipulation, I manage to tell and show others different ways how to do a task. I'm an anxious person, and when I'm not confident in my words during an argument, I don't argue. I only fight tooth and nail when I am convinced I am right.
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It is sad that the Company culture was so biased and they did not really bother to promote the right talent. It happens in many companies, but I do believe in one thing, no matter what if one has leadership qualities it stands out by itself, it does not need anyone's approval, then designations are just tags. You proved to be a leader by demonstrating your right skills with people around you, motivating and inspiring them, and that's what a true leader is all about
Thank you so much for the nice words. I try to do good things and I see that it is appreciated by others. I try to help when I have the right knowledge. I believe that the knowledge must be spread not held only in few people. I hope that I will have even more recognition and power to continue my good missions!
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This is some really AMAZING points you make here, how a true leader should be and what a dictator is like. I admire you for staying True to yourself and not follow the People Who did everything to be in top, regardless of Who you hurt in the process.
I have no doubt you be a Great leader,but I agree that you shouldn't lead People like them.
A leader with a ❤️ knows the People and cares about them.
Good writing and Good luck 🌷
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Very few make good leaders - most of them are bosses ;p
You were a leader for the newbies, and I love that you see your strengths.
I am sure you have many friends in your workplace :D
In my country, there is a saying "many bosses fewer Indians (native Americans)" this means that everybody wants to be boss and there are very few people actually working. I try to be somewhere in the middle because I know that only with hard work you can achieve something. When you have good ideas and purposes everything can be achieved!
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So true, nothing really changes or improves under a poor Leader and I worked under plenty in my nursing career. Regular staff are often the ones that share their ideals and make most of the little changes. the procedural changes still require the authority from the Supervisor to implement.
Great answer to the Question @projectmamabg ❤️
Thank you for your comment! There must be true leaders, not fake ones, the saddest thing is that there are lots of people who think that when you do a friendly attitude to the "bosses" you will achieve more...
It sounds to me like there were too many dictators and not enough leaders. That's no fun.
Motivating others is very rewarding! I think that's honestly the best part of guiding
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@shello
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thank you very much c: