Criminal Justice -- Revised, 2Nd. Term Paper

He will try to achieve balance in his life so that the work does not become all-consuming and then ultimately lead to burn out and frustration.

5. Delegate but don't detach (New Word City, 2010).

It is impossible to manage every aspect of a facility or a program. A leader must delegate, but in so doing, he must remain focused on the goals and the actions of each person who contributes to them. A good leader must avoid placing himself in the position of being unaware of what is happening around him. He must delegate in a way that supports a culture of collaboration and mutual dedication towards achieving goals, without ever seeming as though he is "passing the buck."

6. Build a narrative (New Word City, 2010).

Challenging staff to "be the best we can be" is meaningless. There is no clear direction. Building a narrative means creating picture with words and perhaps telling a story to which people can relate. A well-told story captures people's attention and help them understand, and retain, the meaning of the message.

7. Never underestimate the power of language (New Word City, 2010).

It is important to choose one's words carefully to convey exactly what is meant. Less is more. People lose the message when the speaker rambles or tells too many stories. A good leader is articulate, using language to express himself intelligently without ever talking down to people.8. Learn from failure and mistakes -- and move on (New Word City, 2010).

A wise leader reflects on failure and uses it to inform future decisions. Mistakes happen. The task of a good leader is to determine why mistakes occurred in the first place and what can be done to ensure that they do not happen again. A eader takes responsibility for his failures and does not undermine his credibility by trying to reassign blame. He does what he needs to in order to rectify the situation and considers the lessons learned.

9. Be decisive (Strock, 1999).

People are uneasy when their leader seems unsure. A decisive leader inspires confidence. Someone who is decisive is not someone who is inflexible. A good leader will respectfully consider the opinions of others and will gather the facts needed to make an informed decision. Once a decision is made, its implementation must be carried out with conviction.

10. Negotiate from strength (Strock, 1999).

An effective leader knows the facts and is confident in his abilities. He has a forceful personality but a calm demeanor. He is someone who has courage in his convictions and who will not be swayed by unreasonable demands or outlandish displays of emotion. His people trust him and feel secure in his ability to make decisions that are based on facts and serious consideration rather than quick, emotional responses......