I think this exemplifies relational leadership because even though they are all just students they have come together to train for something bigger. Harry Potter is showcased as the primary leader throughout and his style of leadership in this clip really showcases that he believes they can defeat Voldemort if they work together. He is a role model and has a vision to defeat darkness and believes that they can come together to do so. He includes and acknowledges all of the different aspects each wizard has to offer and is creating a personal relationship with each of them by helping them individually as well. Harry says things of empowerment to all of them and tells them that "every great wizard started of as students just like them." This gives them a sense of encouragement and keeps them fighting to work harder and learn more to become better in the long run. He also stays positive by giving positive feedback when someone succeeds and when his fellow wizards start to get discouraged, he thinks of ways to fix the problem effectively and encouragingly. Everyone really respects Harry as a leader and they have a bond with him. Harry uses this relational leadership with his fellow wizards to help reach a purposeful goal of ultimately defeating Voldemort which he knows will be best achieved if they work together with a common goal.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Relational Leadership Model Blog #2
This is a link from Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix when the students have come together to train to fight against a dark wizard, named Voldemort, showcasing relational leadership:
I think this exemplifies relational leadership because even though they are all just students they have come together to train for something bigger. Harry Potter is showcased as the primary leader throughout and his style of leadership in this clip really showcases that he believes they can defeat Voldemort if they work together. He is a role model and has a vision to defeat darkness and believes that they can come together to do so. He includes and acknowledges all of the different aspects each wizard has to offer and is creating a personal relationship with each of them by helping them individually as well. Harry says things of empowerment to all of them and tells them that "every great wizard started of as students just like them." This gives them a sense of encouragement and keeps them fighting to work harder and learn more to become better in the long run. He also stays positive by giving positive feedback when someone succeeds and when his fellow wizards start to get discouraged, he thinks of ways to fix the problem effectively and encouragingly. Everyone really respects Harry as a leader and they have a bond with him. Harry uses this relational leadership with his fellow wizards to help reach a purposeful goal of ultimately defeating Voldemort which he knows will be best achieved if they work together with a common goal.
I think this exemplifies relational leadership because even though they are all just students they have come together to train for something bigger. Harry Potter is showcased as the primary leader throughout and his style of leadership in this clip really showcases that he believes they can defeat Voldemort if they work together. He is a role model and has a vision to defeat darkness and believes that they can come together to do so. He includes and acknowledges all of the different aspects each wizard has to offer and is creating a personal relationship with each of them by helping them individually as well. Harry says things of empowerment to all of them and tells them that "every great wizard started of as students just like them." This gives them a sense of encouragement and keeps them fighting to work harder and learn more to become better in the long run. He also stays positive by giving positive feedback when someone succeeds and when his fellow wizards start to get discouraged, he thinks of ways to fix the problem effectively and encouragingly. Everyone really respects Harry as a leader and they have a bond with him. Harry uses this relational leadership with his fellow wizards to help reach a purposeful goal of ultimately defeating Voldemort which he knows will be best achieved if they work together with a common goal.
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Shelvi, how is the process used in this clip? In what ways does this allow them to bond together as a group, not just harry but the group as a whole, while bonding on their purpose? How are they inclusive in their mission?
ReplyDeleteShelvi, although I am not a fan of Harry Potter and have not watched any of the movies I feel this clip does a great job at demonstrating some of the aspects of the relational leadership model. I feel the main aspect they are displaying is inclusiveness. If Harry is able to get all the others students to participate in this task the challenge will become much easier. Also, it is key that the driving purpose of all of the students is to defeat Voldemort. Just like in life, it is much easier to accomplish a goal with multiple people working together rather than just one.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelvi! I love Harry Potter and think you did a great job of choosing a clip for this prompt! Harry is quite empowering when talking to each of his friends, which gives himself and each of the other wizards more confidence and hope that they can, in fact, defeat Voldemort. Harry is extremely passionate about defeating the dark wizard because of his history with Voldemort (and his family) and I believe this makes his speech more purposeful. His purpose is clear: to defeat the dark wizard, and I believe it is clear to everyone else in the room. With a clear purpose, there is a greater chance that a group of people can achieve their goal.
ReplyDeleteShelvi, I really enjoyed your post. I think Harry Potter is a great example of a leader who uses the relational leadership model effectively in the books and the movie. I can see why this is a compelling clip, because Harry is empowering his peers. I do have a couple of questions, however. Isn't Dumbeldore's Army inherently exclusive in that it is pretty much policy not to allow Slytherin members into the group? I don't think this takes away from your argument because Harry is inclusive with the group he has; I was just wondering what your take on that was. Maybe being exclusive to certain people is needed in order to foster an inclusive enviornment for your group. I also noticed you did not address the ethical pillar of this leadership model, where do ethics play a role in Harry's purpose? Is he being ethical by allowing Hermione to "stupify" Ron? I know this is a broader question, but at what points to the ends justify the means? I think you addressed the empowerment and the purpose very well in this post, and I look forward to reading more posts from you!
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