A2a. STRENGTHS OF LEADERSHIP STYLE Leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a common goal (Hersey, 1979). A leader can take many approaches to attempt to achieve their goals. Personally, I identify the most …show more content…
For a Situational Leader it is important to identify the needs of your followers prior to making a determination on how to coach them (Hersey, 1979). My position with ABC Company, I am part of our injury claims handling team. I am also responsible for training and development of new hires after joining our team. Prior to determining how I will approach coaching our new hires, I ensure that I understand their preferences and personalities. For example, I take new hires with me on meetings that are further way so that I can get to know their individual personality and skill sets. We quickly build relationships when we spend more time with each other. I make it an important part of my position take my co-workers to lunch and assist them when they need help so that we can maintain strong relationship. Because of my ability to build strong relationships, my co-workers and I work better together, I understand their individual needs, and we can depend on one