Leadership

Question 1

Whats the difference between leadership and Management?

Answer 1

Leadership is more about influenceing, motivateing, and enableing others to contribute toward a vision of goal.

Management deals with the direct processes of achieving that goal. Management consists of controlling a group or a set of entities to accomplish a goal.

One way i have found to judge if people see you as a leader is to see how many people outside of your hierarchy ask you for advice.

Question 2

Describe the qualities and attributes that you think make up a good leader

Answer 2

• Someone who can lead by example.
• Is able to motivate and communicate effectively.
• Work for their employees.
• Build good relationships with their employees
• Passionate about their work.
• Open minded (Never Stop Learning).

Question 3

Why do I want to be a leader?

Answer 3

I want to challenge myself and make a difference and being in a leadership position is the best way to achieve this.

I’m ready for the challenge and the responsibilities that come along with it.

I believe in a leadership position I will be able to bring out the best in myself and other around me.

Question 4

When have you shown good leadership in your life? Examples

Answer 4

• Oldest of 6 children - often looked to for advice and looked up to by younger siblings. Have to be a positive role model.
• Ambassador for USC in Munich during my study overseas, creating presentations and informing others of our university life in hopes of inspiring them to study their.
• Ive also been in unnnofical leadship positions in my previous employement where my peers woul doften ask me for advice and i was incharge of organisign staff and in some cases the hiring and firing of staff.

Question 5

What makes a successful team?

Answer 5

• Common Goal.
• Communication
• Effective leadership
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Question 6

Discuss how you have contributed to teamwork in your life (school, work, hobbies etc)

Answer 6

• Working in groups throughout University, creating successful presentations, projects and assessments.
• Played Rugby league throughout childhood and teenage years, where we won multiple grand finals.
• Have been a member of a team in employment in marketing and in retail.

Question 7

Examples of being a good team member. eg. sports team.

Answer 7

• University Groups.
• Sporting teams e.g rugby league, AFL,
• Previous employment.
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Question 8

What does leadership mean?

Answer 8

Inspiring and motivating others towards a common goal or values.

Supporting and bringing up those around you so they can excel

Question 9

What is my leadership Style?

Answer 9

I would say I would like it to be a mix of task and people orientated leadership styles.

That way i can focus on the task and make quick decisions when necessary and also be able to communicate and allow for input from the team when possible.