DE TORRES, NORRALYN N. DR. CORAZON M.

FLORES
18-54335 Professor
Ph.D. – EM

Principles of Legal, Ethical and Spiritual Leadership

Reflective Paper No. 5

Adding Value to Leadership
We add value to others in leadership, friendships, relationships, connecting

with others, and especially family. We add value every time we offer something

without expectation of reward. We add value when someone is in need and we have

just the right degree of resources, advice or support they need.

Knowing your value as a person, and a leader is key to bringing your true self

to everything that you do, and to building a strong network of people who look

forward to your interactions. Ultimately, leaders who know their value and can convey

it with passion and honesty, will create a life filled with meaning and purpose, and

ultimately happiness.

Value-added leadership is simply a term that means that management values

collaboration over personal triumphs. The leader seeks to empower and uplift

employees, which naturally leads to organic company growth. Rather than simply

telling employees what to do, the team leader mentors, trains, and works alongside

employees to help them develop and thrive within the company. At the same time,
sometimes value-added leadership means giving employees space and allowing

them to make their own decisions.

Value-added leadership is rooted in positivity, and happy employees tend to

be more productive. They are willing to work hard because they feel a sense of pride

and belonging, instead of just trying to earn a salary. When employees respect their

leader, they genuinely want to do their best. When your employees are happy with

management, they are also much less likely to quit. This helps to improve your

organization.

Value-added leadership is based on trust. You must really believe in your

employees. While freedom is a major aspect of value-added leadership, a good

leader also knows how to recognize when an employee is struggling and embrace

more of a hands-on mentor approach. It is all about finding that balance. Excellent

communication skills are vital, as employees need to know what is expected of them

to fulfill their duties independently.

For me, value-added leadership is one of those management styles that does

not have hard, defined rules. Instead, it is a multifaceted approach that can take time

to truly master. The first step is putting faith in your employees and working alongside

them to help them reach their full potential. It is a learning process for everyone, so

results may not happen overnight. Start small now and stick with what works. And

you may be surprised to see big changes once value-added leadership becomes the

new norm.