[Prompt: Describe your leadership style. What skills do you need to develop to become a more effective leader?]

Vision and Example

I believe that two qualities in particular characterize my leadership style: the ability to establish a clear vision and the ability to set an example. Establishing a clear vision up front allows me to convey a sense of purpose and responsibility to every member of my team. A clear vision also provides a roadmap for setting goals and developing action plans. As each action plan is implemented and each goal is accomplished, project milestones are reached and overall progress is observed. The impression of progress -- as well as evidence thereof -- is key to maintaining a motivated and productive team.

Once a clear vision has been established, I seek to set an example for my colleagues. Specifically, I work to gain the respect of my team through action. People are more apt to mobilize after they have observed another person in action. When team members realize that I am willing to put in the effort, they feel compelled to act accordingly. In addition, they become more responsive to my leadership and more confident in their own work.

In order to become a more effective leader, I need to improve my skills in both management and organization. The proper management of resources can make or break a project operating under a tight financial or personnel budget, while efficient organization promotes resource management. A leader who understands organizational philosophy will be a successful resource manager. Since my primary role has traditionally been a resource rather than a manager of resources, I have had few opportunities to practice these skills. These skills will become a necessity as I step into positions of increasing managerial responsibility and organizational leadership.

點評：

在商學院申請的essay中經常需要寫到有關Leadership的內容，這篇小Essay完全是個人在領導管理方面的心得體會，比之一些單純羅列擔任過××職務，組織過××活動的文章來說，無疑更顯出作者的能力。

文章的結構十分清楚簡潔，開頭明確回答問題，寫出自己的優勢，然后通過工作中的需求來表達學習的欲望和需求。

翻譯：

提示：描述你的領導風格。你需要什么樣的技巧來發展成為一個更出色的領導者。

景象與例子的作用

我認為我的兩個特點能很好的說明我的領導風格：建立一個清楚的景象的能力和舉出一個例子的能力。前者能讓我很好的向我的隊員說明任務和分配各人的工作。一個清楚的景象可以為設定目標和制定行動計劃提供路標。在執行完每一步計劃和完成每項目標時，可以通過事先設定的項目里程標來監督并且整個過程也都可以依據之前的景象來觀察。每一點進步都是維持一個積極和能干的隊伍的關鍵。

當一個清楚的景象建立起來以后，我會為我的同事們找一個例子來說明。明確來說，我是通過工作中的具體行動來贏得同事們的尊敬。一個榜樣的力量將會使動員變的更容易一些。當隊員們認識到我愿意為行動付出努力后，他們會自覺的感到有壓迫力。另外，他們會變的更易接受我的領導并在工作中更有自信。

為了使我成我一個更有效的領導者，我需要進一步提高我的管理和組織能力。在資金或者人員情況十分緊張的情況下，正確的資源管理是一個項目成功或者失敗的關鍵，而有效的組織能力可以提升資源管理。一個懂理組織哲學的領導者將是一個成功的資源管理者。由于我的主要角色一直是做為資源而不是資源的管理者，因此我沒有什么機會來提升這些能力。這些能力將是我以后負責更多管理職責和組織領導所必須的能力。