Statement Sharing - Challenge #7

I shared my leadership statement with five peers and asked them to respond to my definition. Most of my peers stated that they preferred working with leaders who use a democratic approach. They stated that they enjoy being part of a team where individual ideas and contributions are utilized and recognized. For most of the individuals that I spoke with, their worst experiences have been with controlling bosses who refused to recognize the ideas or contributions of others.

One of my peers, a highly creative individual, surprised me by stating that she enjoyed “just being told what to do.” She explained that for her, work was only a means to an end, money. Currently, she works as a paralegal in a law office. In questioning her further, I found that her preference, of being told what to do, resulted from her feelings of dislike for her current job. I asked if her opinion would change if she were in another industry, which she found more interesting. She stated that in her ideal job, as a graphic designer, she would absolutely want her ideas and creativity to be encouraged and utilized.