Contexts of Leadership by Viktoryia Biheza

"Leadership development is self-development." Barry Posner.

Did you know that everyone can learn leadership and that leadership can be taught through

-leadership education,

-training,

-development, and

-engagement ?

Leadership begins in our hearts. It waits for the right moment, when we recognize our talents and passions and become ready to create change for common good. It evolves through relationships with partners, peers, and colleagues, when we solve complex tasks and work on projects. Leadership can exist and blossom only through interdependence with others within our local, national, and global community. Leaders choose to act and act because they care, developing the atmosphere of trust, building motivation, and having the ability to be present in the moment.

A perfect example of a dedicated leader is the leader of our Blog Team, BusyBee Bloggers, Chris Vignieri. During last six weeks, Chris communicated with us, his team, with simplicity, respect, encouragement, and gratitude. Chris truly enabled and empowered himself to lead our team to success, contributing his skills and talents, providing support and care.

Leadership is responsibility and wisdom. You can only choose how to act if you are aware of your beliefs and assumptions. Our thoughts reveal themselves in behavior, and we need to notice our actions and try to uncover the beliefs that led to them. So, don't wait, and as Margaret Wheatley said: "Access your own wisdom!"

References

Avolio, B. J. and Gardner, W. Authentic Leadership Development. The Leadership Quarterly.16 (2005) 315-338

Higher Education Research Initiative. Social Change Model of Leadership Guidebook. University of California, Los Angeles.

Park, S.D. (2005). Leadership can be taught. Harvard Business School Press.

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