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SPM 339 MP

Cornealius C. Simmons

February 4, 2020 

Assignment: Chapter 4 Discussion Board

Instructor: Dr. Karla Jones

            The ability to generate feelings of compassion and caring is truly a unique trait that all successful leaders share. Unfortunately, charisma is not enough to motivate and maintain quality people in this competitive business climate and retention of these individuals is essential to maintain the required professionalism that is obligatory for the business existence.

            As leaders what are we doing to consistently maintain and improve our leadership and people skills and then transferring that growth into our people and the organization. Every leader that I know personally, has had the ability to mobilize numerous people in the same direction for the common good of the organization and show the compassion and understanding for people on a tremendously high level. Without question Coyte Cooper resonates deeply with me professionally and personally.

            I’ve always tried to lead by empowering and motivating individuals in a positive tone, the statement by Coyte Cooper “[l]eadership is all about making decisions that will influence the people around us in a positive way. When you learn to add value to these individuals, you will build credibility with them, and they will be more likely to follow you in your pursuit to realize your vision” (Cooper,2014, p.6). 

            This statement had the ability to make me reflect on my leadership skills, currently I’m the Athletic Director for a youth sports organization with over three hundred volunteer who work with children annually in various educational and sports programming activities. What actions as a leader have, I taken to add value to these individuals and build credibility with them and have I done anything or created a climate that may have devalued these individuals and damaged my credibility and respect for me and the direction and vison of the organization.

            Coyte Cooper in my opinion was spot on with his definition of leadership and what we need to do to inspire these individuals and make them mental stakeholders in the vision and growth of the organization. It has been stated, in the old proverb you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, is also true in the world of leadership. The leaders that motivate and inspires others with positive caring influences have the greatest impact on their team and organization.

Cornealius C. Simmons : Leadership Statement

                 Leader’s will consistently motivate and encourages the positive accomplishments of their team. Finding ways to challenge each individual to maximize their talents and creating an atmosphere that every knows, you don’t have to be a leader to lead and care about the success of your co-worker/ teammate and the organization.