Great Leader

Today, we have lots of discussions on the characteristics that should be possessed by an effective leader. To me, a successful leader should basically be humble, caring, understanding as well as one who always treasure and appreciate the contribution of his subordinates. An effective leader will always share and discuss the policies of the organization with his subordinates and try to draw constructive ideas from them. He should always listen and help to solve the problems of his subordinates, he always talks less but listens more, and praises more but reprimands less.

Poor leadership will bring frustration and depression among the members within the organization and it will cause low morale creeps in the workplace. Low morale would influence productivity, increase work errors and decrease cooperation between  members and teams, and if left ignored, will lead to more and more problems.

Most subordinates need the attention from their leaders. Showing appreciation towards their contribution will help to build their self-confidence and to lift the working spirit among them.

In conclusion, great leaders care more about those they lead than themselves.

Leader

I like to attend class on leadership, as through what we learned from the class, we will be able to find and count all the weaknesses and faults of our leaders, though we were actually there to learn about how to be an effective leader,ha!


After being overwhelmed with so much frustration and depression under the new management and leadership throughout last year, and is now still struggling so hard to adjust myself to the changes which do not seem to have brought much improvement to the organization but lots of grumbles and dejection among the staffs, I feel really thankful to have a lecturer who is such thoughtful and compassionate to be with us today.


Dear Dr Khadijah, thanks for touching and softening my heart as well as reviving my spirit which had been so down throughout the past year. Thanks for all the inspiring and motivating words you shared with us during the lecture. I feel comfortable to attend your lecture not just because we do not have exam for this subject, but because I am very much impressed by your philosophy of life and your sincerity in sharing your experience and knowledge with us, and I wish that our leaders were all here to listen to you too. To me, you are such a kind, caring and authentic leader and you have also helped me found again my gradually lost enthusiasm in my teaching career. I believe I shall gain a lot out of your class and I promise to try my best to practice the good qualities of a leader in the rest of the years of my teaching career.


Thank you, Dr Khadijah and may God bless you.