During Febrary 2nd to 8th, a memorable leadership
journey in Beijing give me an opportunity to experience a favorable leader.
I join a Developing Leadership Program (DLP) organized by Hi-all Company with the purpose of cultivate leadership skills by organizing a news conference for new product, selling bottles of chewing gum in the street and planning product scheme procedure for a simulated company.
Billy is selected as a leader of thirteen persons by delivering a charismatic speech with affinity and humor. Even though the training lasted only eight days, Billy had successfully won the hearts and minds of us because we love this leader.
Firstly, he was never stingy to offer praise and express gratitude, even we made mistakes. Such as, after my presentation of group work for new product launching, I felt sorry for seven minutes left due to my bad time controlling. Surprisingly, instead of criticism, Billy said I have done my best with big hands. So I was motivated and worked even harder with his encouragement. Besides me, everyone felt relaxed in this comfortable group atmosphere.
Secondly, Billy assign job to different members based on individual personality and special skills to maximize available human resource. For example, I am extravert and never feel nervous to contact with strangers. Then I was responsible for presenting our product and persuading customers to try. So I feel my unique personality is appreciated and well utilized.
Additionally, our leader created an extremely democratic climate. He gave a lot of freedom for decision making without any participation from the leader. And conflict is dealt openly by analyzing and voting. So the leader is a coordinator instead of an authoritarian, a friend instead of enemy.
The colorful picture record our team were organizing news conference for new product. Additionally, the following mark is our team logo: Be One, which means being the best, being the number one. Even the leadership program only lasts eight days, I have learnt a lot and I am confident in myself that I have great leadership potential, because my leadership journey just begins.
Hold on! You will fulfill your ambition in the foreseeable future!----Eric Zhang