Through my previous posts, I hope that I have been able to demonstrate how important leadership really is in social work practice. Before taking this course, I had never really thought of myself as a leader. The leadership concepts and principles that we learned throughout this semester have helped me recognize the ways that I can lead others. I am so glad that this information was provided during the first semester of the MSW program, because now I am able to see opportunities to lead and utilize my leadership skills throughout the remainder of my coursework and then continue to use this information in my career as a social worker.
This course has raised my awareness of everyday leadership and how we can be leaders without even knowing it. It is empowering to realize the impact that I can have on others, and that is important for other MSW students to know as well. We often think about the ways that other people affect us, which is important, but as social workers we should also consider the ways that our actions affect others. That is part of being a good leader.