Report on Personal Leadership.

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REPORT ON PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
Executive Summary
The study sheds light on the leadership and its use for organizational development with effective
performance of the employees. It is evident throughout the world that a leader not only leads but
also influences to enhance the performance level of the team members. The study is all about the
range of leadership mindset considering Leadership Thinking/Mindset System model. The
model is also known as The bio-psycho-neuro-socio ‘DNA’ of Leadership Philosophy which is
mainly based on the gradual change of organizational scenario as well as development of
technology. A number of leadership styles and theories including Autocratic leadership,
Democratic leadership, Charismatic leadership, Trait theory of Leadership, Behavioral theory
of Leadership and Situational contingency theory of Leadership have been discussed to
underpin the importance of the leadership mindset theory. With the help of this study self
evaluation has been made and it has been found out that communication, development of
empathy, analytical skill and capability to influence people is the key to make a good leader. In
this study, the overall aspect of identification of leadership skill and its impact has been done
effectively so that the concept of leadership become clearer to the one who wants to grow as a
successful leader.
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
1. Creating insight on leadership style.............................................................................................5
Organizational and personal leadership inside the organization considering history, culture,
geographic life.............................................................................................................................5
Identification of the range of leadership mindsets within the organization.............................5
Findings in the leaders to underpin the assessment.................................................................7
Leadership and cultural perspective............................................................................................7
Examples of leadership traits observed in the organization that typify the selected leadership
mindset.....................................................................................................................................7
Application of seven mindsets theory to the key members of the team at the workplace.......8
2. Assessment of the impact of Leadership styles on people performance and potential
improvements..............................................................................................................................9
3. Leadership Theory considering the notions...............................................................................11
4. Analysis of personal leadership and others within the organization.........................................13
An assessment and reflection assessing Leadership capabilities...............................................13
Demonstration of personal job application statement...............................................................13
Highlighting own areas of growth.........................................................................................13
Strengths and improvements..................................................................................................13
Plan for present and future role taking into consideration everything about leadership
mindsets.................................................................................................................................14
Proposed Focus......................................................................................................................14
Proposed Leadership Mindset................................................................................................14
LEADERSHIP THINKING/MINDSET SYSTEM 6: Sustainable Era.................................14
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LEADERSHIP THINKING/MINDSET SYSTEM 7: Complexity Era................................14
Alignment of personal leadership style and within the organization....................................14
Leadership style for organizational change: key leading 21st Century business..................15
Conclusion and Recommendations................................................................................................16
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................16
Recommendations......................................................................................................................16
Reference List................................................................................................................................17
Appendices....................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
Personal leadership is an ability to develop and utilize the positive leadership traits to guide the
direction of other’s life and determine the course as well. In an organizational context, it sustains
the vision, self discipline, spirituality, integrity, open communication process and kindness. The
personal leadership is an ongoing process which defines the regular reflection and the self
evaluation process. It is developing the qualities of effective personal leaders to determine the
positive effect within the organization. In this report, a personal leadership process in Oman
mobile company will be discussed. In this factor, the insight process of the leadership style,
Leadership and cultural perspective, impact of Leadership styles on people performance, and the
analysis of personal leadership will be discussed.
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1. Creating insight on leadership style
According to Rich (2017), every great leader has a mentor who inspires, motivates, and builds
the capabilities of a leader by enhancing his or her leadership, people management and
interpersonal skills. There are some factors, which are known as insights that often bring out the
best of a leader by highlighting several personal traits. While discussing the insights, the authors
have stated that following the instruction of the superior authority instead of implementing own
decisions can help the person to grow the experience. In fact, standing with principles, which
help a leader to earn respect from the followers as its proper exhalation, is essential to be more
genuine in front of a team. These two prospects are the most important insights into the
development of a great leader. Moreover, proper communication, optimism, and admitting
mistakes are the other insights what makes a person a good leader.
Organizational and personal leadership inside the organization considering
history, culture, geographic life
Identification of the range of leadership mindsets within the organization
The different mindset of the leadership theory is being enumerated below considering the
history, culture and geographic life (Refer to Appendix 1).
Leadership Thinking/Mindset System 1: Basic Existence
Jumaet al. (2016) have stated that the concept of basic existence theory of leadership is based on
survival policies against emergencies. This is the primary factor what every leader posses. This
prospect has been focused on the concepts of flight, fight, and safety. It is human nature for
surviving in any situation of life for holding the existence in nature. From the primitive time this
mindset has been developed, and till a recent date, the leaders have in their career.
Leadership Thinking/Mindset System 2: Pre-Industrial Era
This is a traditional way to show respect to the superiors and following the customs. Pisapia et
al. (2005) have opined in this prospect that the organizational prospect requires a systematic
approach what possesses some of the essential rules, regulation, norms, and custom for
accomplishing the organizational work process. However, the prospect of obey desires, showing
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