Reflective Essay One: My Leadership Manifesto What type of leader am I? I’m not a very good leader right now. I usually try to avoid the spotlight when possible. There are times when I am the lead tech on shift though. I try to lead by example. I don’t like to just sit around when there are jets to be fixed. I like to take initiative to figure out a plan for us to complete our work on time.
What type of leadership style do I use? The transactional leadership style is probably the one that I use the most. I don’t like micromanaging at all though. I hate when leadership comes and checks on you every 5 minutes. Just let me get my work done without distractions. I would love to be a transformational leader but I just don’t have the dedication and work ethic to become one at this moment in my life. I just like to focus on the task at hand. I come into work and find out what needs to get done. Then I prioritize it all and get everything accomplished as efficiently and timeliness as I can.
What type of NCO am I (want to be)? I want to be in expert in my AFSC and be someone my fellow airman can look up to. Someone that they can come to with any problem without fear of reprisal. I want my subordinates to follow what I say because they want to and not because they have to. I also want to be able to stick up for my fellow airman when they need it. I don’t like NCO’s that just care about their own careers and throw others under the bus.
What are my strengths? It’s hard to think of my strengths but I do have some. One of them is doing my best to get the job done as quickly and safely as possible. Another is my maturity. I’m a great listener because I’m not a real talkative person. I’m also a very honest person and I believe in integrity first.
What is my essence? The things that make me who I am are good manners, honesty, kind heartedness, shy, respect,