{"id":6162,"date":"2019-10-22T11:44:40","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=6162"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:25:41","slug":"become-a-master-in-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/become-a-master-in-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Master in Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Behind every great company success \u2014 every new product that skyrocketed into becoming a household essential, every brand with global name recognition, every innovative piece of technology that changed our daily lives \u2014 behind these achievements, there is a story of excellent leadership.<\/p>\n

Though it is challenging to make direct, quantitative claims on the correlation between leadership and a company\u2019s bottom line, Jack Zenger<\/a>, CEO of a leadership development firm, found that extraordinary leaders (specifically, the top 10%) can more than double<\/strong> a company\u2019s profits, in comparison to the other 90%. Companies that invest in leadership development strategies or their employees can net significant productivity improvements. In other words, companies that invest heavily in good leadership are proven to reap the benefits.<\/p>\n

How can you become a masterful leader, and quantify your own value? Learning about the qualities of a great leader, while studying the theory and practice of leadership, is a match that can help you climb into the pilot seat.<\/p>\n

First, you should find out where you want to fly. Though many peoples\u2019 minds go straight for \u201cCEO\u201d when they are asked to consider leadership in an organization, leadership comes into play in all departments and at all levels of the structure. Considering marketing? Sales? External relations? Human resources? Depending on the department that you can see your future self with, you\u2019ll want to build your career in the direction that interests you most. A passionate leader is a good leader, and your satisfaction with departmental and organizational vision is key to both your own success, and that of your team and company.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2013 the Journal of Leadership and Management in Engineering<\/a> states that the top three essential leadership characteristics are passion<\/strong>, persistence<\/strong>, and patience<\/strong>. Top leaders are skilled facilitators. They do not act alone, but rather, prepare, train, and guide their \u201carmy\u201d towards a shared goal. There must be depth to a leader\u2019s passion, defined by persistence. Patience is characterized by an unwavering attitude. It\u2019s not always easy to wait, but good leaders know that patience is essential.<\/p>\n

Those core values are nothing without academic preparation. Yes, leadership is learned by doing, and your career will benefit by learning the ins and outs of a company\u2019s operations. However, rising to the top is equally about understanding the theory of leadership. Whether you\u2019re new to business and looking to rise quickly, well on your way but would still like to expedite your growth, or in a pivotal moment of career change, a foundational education in leadership will help. A Master of Science in Organizational Leadership<\/a> can allow you to enter the workforce at a higher level than those peers without a Master\u2019s in Leadership, and give you strategies to gain a Manager, Director, President, or \u201cChief\u201d-level title.<\/p>\n

An online program that gives professionals like you the opportunity to study while continuing to work is the most ideal method to achieve theoretical and practical experience as you work towards becoming a true master in leadership. There are numerous career benefits<\/a> from Goodwin College\u2019s MSOL, including:<\/p>\n