Model the Way

I think that the five exemplary practices that we have learned about this semester are great guidelines to follow to be an effective leader. The one that I believe is the most effective though is model the way. I think that leading by example is so great because it show everyone that you are really committed to the goal of the group. When a leader will step up and show that he is willing to do the dirty work it makes everyone else respect him and willing to follow him. This respect is so important because it makes everyone listen to him and keen on doing what he asks of them. Modeling the way also shows your followers what really matters to you so there is no confusion on what they should be doing. If someone sees their boss going around and helping the employees under him then they will be more likely to go around and help their fellow employees. If a leader realizes that what he does has such a huge effect on how his followers act then it will make him act in a more positive way. By modeling the way a leader can really improve the effectiveness of the group he is leading.