Background
Leadership is a crucial aspect that determines the success of groups, teams and organizations (Sullivan, 2013). Analyzing the individual styles of leadership is an important undertaking since it is the basis of improvement. This paper will include a personal assessment and discuss Mother Teresa’s style of leadership. In addition, it will bring out the similarity between those individual leadership styles and the ideologies of Mother Teresa.
Results Assessment
During the assessment, the DISC inventory was used to determine the underlying eight dimensions of leadership. After the test, it was established that my primarily leadership style is pioneering. This leadership style is exhibited by people who inspire followers towards achieving their aspired results. Pioneer leaders are oriented to the organizational achievement, and they work to accomplish the stipulated roles rapidly.
In order to ensure this accomplishment, they envisage confidence that energizes the followers to forge forward. In addition, they embody an assertive nature that enables them to inspire followers and oversee the fulfillment of the organizational objectives.
The authoritative nature is also used as a tool of uniting the team members as they work towards a common goal. On the other hand, the inspirational attribute helps to build charisma that enables the leader to develop strong bonds with other group members. This unity allows them to work smoothly and get the job done. Importantly, pioneering leaders have the guts to take risks. The willingness to take risks is an attribute that reinforces their innovativeness and the ability to make changes. Besides pioneering, I have seven more dimensions as shown on this list.
- Commanding
- Resolute
- Deliberate
- Humble
- Inclusive
- Affirming
- Energizing
In nursing, pioneer style can be used to motivate the scholars, especially in the modern world where there is laxity in this profession. In addition, the capability of team boding can be used to unite employees so that the nurses work towards a common objective.
Reviewing Mother Teresa’s Leadership
Leadership Characteristics Identified
Mother Teresa had a notable attribute of determination that she portrayed all through her life. Importantly, she was determined to eliminate poverty despite the complexity (Bose & Faust, 2011). This was a clear show of her determination to make involving accomplishment. In addition, she was an effective leader who aspired to achieve her goals exactly. This was portrayed by her ability to convince people to join hands and help others.
Her effectiveness was also demonstrated by the fact that she was well-equipped with food and medicine. As a result, she managed to help the poor people with both spiritual nourishment and material things. Further, Mother Teresa portrayed confidence and courage. This was shown by her willingness to help people in a capitalist nation where many citizens nurtured their private lives only.
Common Strengths and Characteristics
Having considered my attributes, there are several common characteristics between Mother Teresa and me. First, she was a humble woman who decided to struggle with poor people despite her medicinal skills (Howell, 2013). Equally, according to the DISC leadership test, one of my attributes is humility. This attribute is evident in the way I relate with people regardless of their position. This implies that humility, which is a crucial leadership characteristic, is a common attribute. Second during the research, it was noted that Mother Teresa was an inspiring leader. She interacted with the poor people to restore their hope.
This undertaking revived their vigor because she gave them a reason to live. In addition to this, she even provided material things, such as food and medicine, to energize them. Similarly, it is noted that my pioneer dimension embodies the capability to inspire people. In addition, one of the eight dimensions of my leadership style was identified as energizing. This implies that there is the factor of reviving people’s conviction and the spirit of achieving their goals.
As a result, the inspirational factor can be considered as a common attribute and strength of leadership. Further, Mother Teresa envisaged courage when she was conducting her chores. Despite the prevalence of poverty in India, she took it as a personal responsibility. She did not fear the magnitude of the challenges. Instead, she believed in her capabilities. Equally, I am a courageous and confident leader who seeks to initiate changes and do things differently.
Demonstration of Nursing Master
The identification of critical attributes of Mother Teresa shows the extent to which I have mastered the standards and ideologies of nursing. Otherwise, it is difficult or impossible to identify the attributes as strengths without the required mastery of the nursing profession. For example, understanding that humility and courage is a factor of nursing leadership has helped me to consider it as a strong point. Otherwise, without the mastery of nursing standard, it is difficult to identify these positive attributes.
Conclusive Summary
It is evident that my primary leadership style is pioneering because I have the willingness to make changes, take risks and engage find new opportunities. Mother Teresa is described as a humble, courageous, and inspiring leader who emerged as the caretaker of her fellow citizens. In addition, the three attributes were identified as the common attributes.
References
Bose, R., & Faust, L. (2011). Mother Teresa, CEO unexpected principles for practical leadership. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Howell, J. (2013). Snapshots of great leadership. New York: Routledge.
Sullivan, E. (2013). Effective leadership and management in nursing (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall.