Chapter one of the Fullan is about practices drives theory. This theoretical construct is well-established in chapter one, and it provides various instances that leadership can be applied to effectively transform an organization. Action-oriented leadership is thus a sure way in which core leadership precepts are manifested for the good of the organization (Fullan, 2011).
I will make a personal reflection of my leadership qualities with regards to the maxims of chapter one. In the first respect, leadership entails actions on behalf of others. As a leader I must be able to champion for transformation by positively leading others. For example, initiating a project, and be the first person to personally execute it. Thus, the progress that comes to an organization must be as a result of one’s ability and actions, which will inspire the rest to assume a similar course of action.
I believe on the course of transformative leadership, and one subjective way is to show example to the rest. Therefore, I fully concur with Fullan’s first chapter that doing is a crucible to instigating sustainable changes to the organization. It is apparent in this statement that one cannot purport to spearhead change when he or she is not part of a process that leads to this change. Therefore, transformation begins with an individual, before spurring it to the rest of the organization’s members (Fullan, 2011). Besides, most people will be encouraged to work harder and copy the positive example inspired by their leader. In fact, I stand for a change that comes from a leader, and I must attest that leadership entails instigating policies that one is capable to implement.
In conclusion, the first chapter is quite reflective of what I can do whenever fronted with myriads of tasks at the organizational level. Indeed, leading by example is the most positive virtue that I can ever entrench at my workplace, and spur on the people that I lead.
Reference
Fullan, M. (2011). Change leader: Learning to do what matters most. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons
