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Post by ken9390 on Jan 28, 2014 15:59:20 GMT -6
This video, while short, has a profound message. I believe some people are born with different leadership qualities. While this does not innately make them leaders, it is a personality trait that makes cultivating one's leadership skills a little easier. I think that anyone who has played a sport in high school can remember being a freshman and looking up to a senior captain, who was also the best on the team at the time, and thinking that he was just born to lead these boys/girls into games. What isn't realized is that seeing the leadership tactics of that senior has given you some insight on how to effectively lead your team, so over the next four years you become ready to take the reigns and lead your own team.
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Post by susiekaz on Jan 28, 2014 16:12:10 GMT -6
This is a hard topic to decide on, the nature vs. nurture topic that is. I think the question, are leaders born or made?, is the same as the general question, are people's personalities born or made? People are definitely born with certain personality traits, but also learn as they mature. I really liked the point, by surrounding yourself with others who also make you better will in turn make you a better leader. I thought that comment was truly fascinating and I totally agree with it. I have never thought about that and think it will benefit me in my future career.
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Post by katelynjones on Jan 28, 2014 17:36:43 GMT -6
Short and sweet. He makes a very valid point. Surrounding yourself with people who encourage you and are hard working make you want to be a better person and to work harder yourself. I have been in situations where I am working with people who are lazy and are just there. That kind of puts in my mind, this could be a lazy day. Where as when I work with people who are constantly doing something and working hard, it puts in my head, ok lets do this. Which makes for a more productive day.
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Post by chelsearickett on Jan 28, 2014 18:04:55 GMT -6
Being that I'm female, the opening statement kind of pisses me off. Not because he said it, but because it's true. My boyfriend and I actually had a conversation about this not too long ago, and I couldn't help but be offended. And because my emotions played into just a simple conversation, it proved a point. Women are less capable of being leaders because we're emotional. We allow our emotions to play into everything we say and do. I don't believe race has much to do with it nowadays, but then again, certain states or part of the country may me more prejudiced than others, and that can limit one's chance of being a leader, simply because of their race. That also goes for gender as well. But I did like what he said about leaders recruiting others that will help benefit him while he can benefit them.
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Post by stephaniesmith on Jan 28, 2014 18:09:23 GMT -6
I totally agree with this guy. Leaders are made by being around people that make that person a better leader. If I want to be good at something, I surround myself with people who are already good at it. It's a smart way to grow in any aspect of life. Surround yourself with the kind of person you want to be.
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Post by Rosie on Jan 28, 2014 19:50:21 GMT -6
I'm glad that this video said leaders are both born and made. Like any personality trait, people are just born with it. In order to be a good leader they need to of course work on these attributes and allow them to grow. Great leaders can be made, but only out of the people that already posses the proper characteristics, even if they don't know they have them. Practice makes perfect in anything, even practicing certain tendencies such as respect, patience, and organization. These can be very hard to work on and change, but if you really want to be a good leader then the dedication will drastically improve your leadership skills.
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Post by brittanycompton on Jan 28, 2014 19:54:01 GMT -6
This video is great considering it is only 30 seconds. It gets right to the point. I agree leaders are both. But most importantly they really are made. As a leader myself I have hired people in order to make the business succeed. If you didn't hire the right person for the job that person would eventually cause negative influence on the business. The choices that I make everyday causes me to make be a strong or weak leader.
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Post by gkboone on Jan 28, 2014 20:10:59 GMT -6
In my opinion, some leadership skills are imbedded in an individual's personality. Whether or not those individuals use their personality to become a positive leader in society is up to them. I also believe that becoming a leader can be achieved through hard work, skill building, and learning to adapt in all different social situations. Surrounding ourselves with other leaders will naturally help build the skills needed to become a leader. We should all try to find a few mentors who can guide us in our career paths. Reading a textbook about leadership won't have the same affect as actually learning from real world leaders.
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Post by jsherman on Jan 29, 2014 11:48:33 GMT -6
Eh, it was ok. I do agree with him on you surround yourself with people who have the same goals and dreams as you, that will make you more focused on your dreams. However, I think he gave a stereotype in the beginning that I didn't agree with. No one is born a leader, everyone is molded or becomes a leader.
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Post by paigecrawford on Jan 29, 2014 14:25:18 GMT -6
A leader is someone who has followers. Many times we believe that all leaders need to possess certain personality traits, but that is not true. In some cases this may be true depending on the situation but for the most part a person does not have to possess certain personality traits to be a great leader. The term "leaders are readers" rings true. In this video he states that a true leader surrounds himself by people, materials, seminars etc. in order to strive to learn more. Leadership may come more naturally to some people than other people but every leader must strive to be better.
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Post by darnette on Jan 29, 2014 20:46:49 GMT -6
I feel like leaders are made. Those who are leaders are born with certain qualities that they can use as a leader. I dont think leaders are born just because of how they look or how they are built. Great leaders surround themselves with other great leaders and people who will motivate them and make them better.
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Post by asanchez on Jan 29, 2014 23:35:41 GMT -6
I think that it is very true that leaders can be made. I like that he said not only can you make yourself better but that you can also surround yourself with people who are better at things than you. I remember last semester the owner of Sterling properties came to talk to us and said "I only hire people that are smarter than me." I think that's a great lesson that can be learned by leaders. Nobody is the best at everything, so having the best people around you is a great idea.
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Post by simonebourgeois on Jan 30, 2014 11:06:18 GMT -6
I would have to say I was not born a leader. In high school, I was on the dance team. I remember my coach telling me I did not make officer because I was the joker on the team. At the time I surrounded myself around others who would set me off track and make certain task seem as a time to play around. It was not until college when I realized if I want to become a leader I must start acting and surrounding myself with others who have the same goal. I think the influence of others can be very crucial. If I would have stayed around people who took everything as a joke I would never be able to be a leader to others. Even though this video was thirty seconds the clip still made a valuable message to follow. I may not have been born a leader but with the choices I make I am able to form into one.
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Post by csimo123 on Jan 30, 2014 12:13:43 GMT -6
A leader to me is made and shaped by the people and things he/she surrounds themselves with. If you want to be pushed and made a better person you are going to be around people that challenge you. If you do not want to be pushed or challenged then settle for less and be around people who are lazy.
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Post by nataliedodds on Jan 30, 2014 14:23:02 GMT -6
I guess I have a mixed opinion when it comes to this subject. I don't necessarily feel like you have to be born a leader. However, I know that everyone is born with different personalites. Some people are reserved and some people are outgoing. With this being said, a person's personality can change. I was severely shy as a child, but a lot of people may find that hard to believe since they have only known me as very talkative. Some leaders are born with it and some leaders are made.
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