The situational leadership theory strikes me because of its validity and adaptability. The way I see it, if a random kindergarten teacher and a Human Resources Employee and Labor Relations Specialist were to switch occupations, there would be chaos. It takes a very different style of leadership (and a lot of patience) to run a classroom of five-year-olds than it takes to decide who will be fired or deal with two upset workers. The situational leadership theory in a way encompasses all of the theories and models of leadership because in it there is no single way to lead, rather the way one should lead depends on the situation they are in. This is true in my life which is why the situational leadership theory resonates with me. When I go to L.U.C.H.A. with SCCAP and work in a 5th grade classroom, my leadership style is different than when I am in a Community Council meeting with my peers. Because each of the other leadership models and theories offers some validity, and I find myself needing to lead in different ways, I believe the situational leadership theory describes my leadership style best. I think adaptability is extremely important in an ever-changing world. Situational leadership offers that adaptability.
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I think this picture appropriately explains the social change model because it depicts many individuals joining into a group to help change the world.
Emily, I think it's awesome that you've been able to experience so many different types of leadership. I agree that adaptability is important in a leadership position as well as the flexibility to be ready for new and different things! It sounds like you've really gotten to use this theory in your everyday life here at SCU. It's really great you volunteer with those organizations, I'm looking to start doing that this quarter!
ReplyDeleteI love your examples about how situational leadership takes place in real life scenarios. Your description is very inspirational and I like your photo too.
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