Knowing Where One Belongs: A Reflection on Management and Leadership

This article reflects on the importance of knowing where one belongs in the environment and how it can transform an ordinary person into an outstanding performer. It also discusses the author's goal of attaining a leadership position in a reputable organization and an action plan to improve their communication, confidence, understanding, and influence skills.

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“Knowing where one belongs can transform an ordinary person – hardworking and
competent but otherwise mediocre – into an outstanding performer.”
Yes, the fact is true that knowing where a person belongs is crucial in the environment as
it helps the person to analyse their capabilities in the environment and attain a dignified position
in the environment. Knowing the position where a person belong is more important than having
any extra ordinary characteristics in the behaviour. For instance, if a person has adequate skills
an techniques to perform any task in the environment but they do not know the path that they
should follow, then all the calibre and talent just go in vain. Therefore, I believe that knowing the
position where as person should belong is more crucial that attaining any differential talents in
the environment. I have seen many talented people failing in life and many ordinary people
succeeding in life. This happens because the ordinary people have a goal and a path that they
need to follow in order to achieve it. So they perform all the hard work in the environment so as
to succeed and achieve that position as well (Komives, 2016). Whereas in the case of people
having high talent but not knowing which path to follow, then they fail in actual situations of
life. In such cases even the best talents does not help the people because they are themselves
confused with life. Thus, according to me, every person in the environment must prepare a goal
before working towards anything in the environment. The goal will help the person to not get
distracted from their objective and consistently work to achieve it as well. Resulting in which, in
this way an ordinary person is converted into extra ordinary talent in the business environment
(Kiersch, & Peters, 2017).
Further, coming up to the question of where do I think I belong. So, after analysing my
talents and my behaviour, I believe that I should belong in the managerial group of a MNC in the
business environment. In short my goal in life is an attain a leadership position in a reputable
organization. Based on my talent and efforts, I believe that this type of position would help me to
attain my objectives defined for life. Further, it should be noted that I look myself at that position
because I like taking ownership in the environment and becoming the person for the all the
functioning of the business (Volz-Peacock, Carson, & Marquardt, 2016). Therefore, it type of
position would suit my personality and it would provide me satisfaction in the environment as
well. I know how to manage myself and align my interest with the interest of other people in the
environment. Therefore, it should be noted that this goal reflect the kind of personality I am.

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Further, from the peers and the semester, I learned regarding the attributes present in my
behaviour. Without the acknowledgment of such people, I would not be able to find out such
qualities. Coming up to the things that I have learned from the discussion, it should be noted that
discussions and communication helped me in analysing my confidence and faith (Shapiro, &
Stefkovich, 2016). The action plan for my behaviour and improvement in it is mentioned below:
Goal Time Period Strategy
Communication Skills 1 month The objective of this activity
is to enhance my capacity to
communicate with other
people in the environment
(Brett, 2019).
Confidence 1 month While focusing on the
leadership position in the
environment. It is important
for the leader to be confident
in the environment.
Understanding 1 month Being a leader, he should
address the concern of the
employees in the
environment. So I need to
develop the skill where I can
understand the guidance and
motivation of people (Lynch,
2015).
Influential 1 month A leader also needs to be
influential in the environment.
Therefore, I need to develop
the skills and competence that
would easily influence people
in the environment. This
power would help me to

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attract more people in the
environment.
Thus, I should make use of above mentioned action plan so as to achieve defined
objective in the environment. I know the position where I stand and further where I need to be in
my future course of action. Thus, the above mentioned plan would help me to work effectively
and achieve the desired goals and objectives in the environment. I know the position where I
stand and where I need to be in future.

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Lynch, B. (2015). Partnering for performance in situational leadership: a person-centred
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Volz-Peacock, M., Carson, B., & Marquardt, M. (2016). Action learning and leadership
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