I don't want to overstate this. It's one study. But it's very interesting that the student leaders had a different list than the non-student leaders. How do we explain this interesting finding?

This study asked a general student population to rate the qualities of leadership. This list correlates fairly well with generally accepted leadership qualities of working professionals.

1. How do you explain the differences in the two lists? Honesty and Integrity are similar. Self confidence is on both. But there are several on the student-leaders list not on the general list.

   
   

2. From either list, identify and discuss three qualities you believe you possess already. How do these qualities manifest in your schoolwork, family life, or activities? Were you born with them or did you develop them? You must discuss each and give a concrete, specific detail.

   
   

3. Now identify one quality that you believe you're lacking, or is underdeveloped in you, but that you would like to develop. What is one concrete action or goal (one that you can begin to practice immediately if you choose) to begin working on developing or utilizing more this quality.

This theory focuses on leaders who inspire and motivate their followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes and, in the process, develop their own leadership capacity.

Transformational leaders are characterized by their ability to bring about significant change by engaging with their followers' values and emotions. They often exhibit behaviors such as providing a vision, inspiring trust, and encouraging innovation.

This theory is based on a system of rewards and punishments to manage followers. Transactional leaders focus on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance. They promote compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments. This style is often contrasted with transformational leadership, as it is more concerned with maintaining the normal flow of operations rather than initiating change.

This theory posits that there is no single best style of leadership. Instead, effective leadership is dependent on the situation at hand. Leaders must adapt their style to the maturity and competence level of their followers and the specific context. This approach emphasizes flexibility and the need for leaders to be able to assess and respond to changing circumstances effectively.

Some studies suggest that leadership traits can be inherited, pointing to the heritability of personality traits that are associated with leadership, such as extraversion and openness. For instance, research using behavior genetic methodology indicates that there is a heritable component to leadership styles, with significant portions of the variance in transformational and transactional leadership being explained by genetic factors

On the other hand, the development of leadership skills through experience and education is also crucial. The concept of "deliberate practice" highlights that expertise, including leadership, is largely developed through sustained effort and practice. This involves continuously pushing beyond one's current abilities and learning from feedback and mistakes

Ultimately, the consensus is that while some individuals may have natural leadership tendencies, the skills and competencies required for effective leadership can and should be cultivated over time.

Be a better note-taker to do better on tests

Complete a To-Do List every day

Journal every day for 15 minutes

Keep a Carry-With Journal - Write in/draw throughout the day

Work out/run/go to gym at least 3 times a week

Limit social media - Have cell phone black out times, i.e. from 8-11 pm

Give up your phone during school for two weeks

Read for pleasure ½ an hour a day

Get in better shape-- work out at the gym, bike or run 3x a week

Give up that thing you do when you get bored (probably social media) and do _______ instead

Be in nature more by yourself - Go for silent walks 

Introduce yourself and talk to one new person a day 

Join a club and go to CT and the meetings

Join the Improv Club - Improv is definite comfort-zone buster

Volunteer to read the liturgy at our next school mass

Volunteer to teach an IDT unit or speak to freshman/sophomore advisory course 

Our proposed framework consists of three main qualities of the mindful leader: attention, awareness, and authenticity. We call them the 'three pillars of mindful leaders.'

We also propose that mindfulness meditation must be integrated into our proposed framework, as we are convinced that leaders who hope to benefit from these qualities must integrate a regular mindfulness meditation practice into their daily leadership life.

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• A leader is someone who helps others and guides them into the right decision making.

• It is someone who does the right thing even when it's hard. 

• Takes responsibility for their action. 

• The ability to both command and give respect. 

• Gracious yet still authoritative. 

• Leaders inspire greatness in authors.