Question

Explain the differences between active leadership and reflective leadership. What are the settings or conditions under which each might be most appropriate? Which style do you most identify with and why?

Answer 1

• Active leaders understand the importance of being genuinely concerned about their followers. They don't treat their followers as a means to an end, but as valuable individuals who are responsible for the success of any mission.Active leadership also involves open and honest communication.
• Reflective leadership is a way of approaching the work of being a leader by leading one's life with presence and personal mastery. Learning to be present, to be aware and attentive to our experience with people throughout the day is the focus of reflective leadership.
• The active leader exerts influence over the group through the force of his or her personality. Political, community, or student council leaders are examples of active leaders.
• The reflective leader, on the other hand, is influential through the force of his or her ideas. Thus, while Einstein may never have campaigned for office, he is a leader because of the influence of his ideas. Individuals gifted in any of the talent areas have the potential to lead by contributing influential ideas to their chosen fields.
• I identity more with being a reflective leader,communicating ideas to people and providing an enriching experience to my followers.If contributing ideas can make difference in the world and the people,that would be my success as a leader.