proteanmix
Plumage and Moult
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When I was in middle school and high school I always sought after positions of leadership. I was in student government from 7th -12th and when I got to college I was a dorm representative to the student congress. Now I'm an organizer of a film group.
I've always liked being in leadership positions, it comes naturally to me. Even when I'd be in small groups in school I somehow floated into that position. I like to refer to myself as a benevolent dictator. As Toonia said, when you're in a position of leadership you have to take the good along with the bad. When I was in college and would have that one slacker in every group, I'd be the one emailing or turning him/her into the professor for not doing what they were supposed to do. I've had to ask people to leave my film group because they were causing dissension and discord and other members were complaining.
I always try to remember what will be the most beneficial for the most amount of people. It works very well for me. When I have to make hard impartial decisions I do, but it's not what I prefer to do. I'd rather we all just chill and have a good time together. When you start ruining my group's atmosphere is when I start getting :steam: .
I also know from basic psychology and sociology that a happy worker is a good worker. If you keep people satisfied in an open environment and know how to delegate tasks (your weaker skills) to know one more knowledgeable then you're fine. Leadership is also knowing when to bow to someone more capable. Being able to communicate your vision to those in the group makes them take ownership of that vision and share it with you. They feel responsible and are more likely to help you with it. I think that takes Fe or something mimicking it.
As far as my abilities to lead are concerned, I go by how many people continue to show up and comment on my leadership skills. Right now everything seems to be fine. I'm not a corporate executive leading a Fortune 500 company, which probably would require more TJ. I'm like a local small business with happy employees and a loyal fanbase.
I've always liked being in leadership positions, it comes naturally to me. Even when I'd be in small groups in school I somehow floated into that position. I like to refer to myself as a benevolent dictator. As Toonia said, when you're in a position of leadership you have to take the good along with the bad. When I was in college and would have that one slacker in every group, I'd be the one emailing or turning him/her into the professor for not doing what they were supposed to do. I've had to ask people to leave my film group because they were causing dissension and discord and other members were complaining.
I always try to remember what will be the most beneficial for the most amount of people. It works very well for me. When I have to make hard impartial decisions I do, but it's not what I prefer to do. I'd rather we all just chill and have a good time together. When you start ruining my group's atmosphere is when I start getting :steam: .
I also know from basic psychology and sociology that a happy worker is a good worker. If you keep people satisfied in an open environment and know how to delegate tasks (your weaker skills) to know one more knowledgeable then you're fine. Leadership is also knowing when to bow to someone more capable. Being able to communicate your vision to those in the group makes them take ownership of that vision and share it with you. They feel responsible and are more likely to help you with it. I think that takes Fe or something mimicking it.
As far as my abilities to lead are concerned, I go by how many people continue to show up and comment on my leadership skills. Right now everything seems to be fine. I'm not a corporate executive leading a Fortune 500 company, which probably would require more TJ. I'm like a local small business with happy employees and a loyal fanbase.