MY LEADERSHIP II 1
My Leadership Style - Reflection
Subject: Leadership
Columbia University
My parents have conservative family values. There may be debates about
liberalism and conservatism but there cannot be debate about the need for family values.
As a teen my belief in family values was strong and to take care of my family was among
my biggest purpose. I am the oldest of five siblings in my family. As the oldest, I had
certain responsibilities toward my brothers and sisters. These responsibilities were given
by my parents. Perhaps they thought I had grown up faster and I could take
responsibilities.
Initially I was given responsibility for small tasks like making sure that my
youngest sibling had his milk on time or to ensure that my brothers and sisters did not
fight among themselves. Later my responsibilities started increasing as my mother did
not used to keep well. I had to ensure that kids did their homework on time or to hear of
their problems. There were times when it seemed that my siblings preferred to discuss
their problems with me rather than with our mother.
Time has never waited. We have today grown up, but I do still get calls from my
siblings. If they face any problem, they look toward me for solution. They trust my
solutions even though I am no expert. Perhaps they trusted something else and trust
something else.
