Analyzing Contemporary Leadership Styles for Business Growth

This report delves into contemporary leadership styles, emphasizing the significance of reflective practices in fostering business success. It begins by defining reflective practices and highlighting their importance, subsequently exploring the application of reflective tools to strengthen leadership and ensure sustained business growth. The report then examines the advantages and disadvantages of both the Kolb Learning Cycle and the Gibbs Reflective Cycle, ultimately selecting the Gibbs Reflective Model for its effectiveness in providing structured explanations. The analysis includes a case study based on a leadership role in Myanmar National Airlines, detailing experiences, evaluations, and action plans for improvement. It further investigates the implications of underdeveloped leadership skills on both employees and the organization, concluding with the benefits of effective leadership development. The report emphasizes the importance of time management, communication skills, and continuous self-assessment for leaders to enhance their performance and contribute to organizational success. The report also discusses the importance of leadership in motivating employees, directing them towards organizational goals, and improving overall productivity and employee retention. The report suggests leaders must analyze their strengths and weaknesses, analyze their projects, and develop action plans to improve their performance and contribute to the organization's success.