BUS 520 Organizational Behavior Reflection-Strengthen Others powerless,weak,insignificant

In 2002, I came to America with tour visa and tried to find a job here. Luckily, i found my current job in two month. I did the volunteer work for six months and then i became official employee. At the first two years, i was working very hard because i had no experience in this field. My lead teacher did not want to guide me or teach me. Moreover, she told me "you are on your own." I was so scared and did not know what to do. I told myself that i could not lose this job and there is no way out. At that time i felt so powerless and weak. Thanks to my boss, she noticed that i could not handle the classroom by myself and she hired an experienced teacher to support me. This experienced teacher was very resourceful and i learned many teaching techniques and conduct the classroom from her.

Another time i felt very powerless and weak moment was when the boss was doing the annual review with me. I told my boss if i could transfer to another position with less responsibilities. My boss told me "If you want that less responsible position, why should i hire you?" I was so down and speechless. Since then, i started to work harder and contributed my time in extend learning and prove myself that i can do better and meet my boss expectations. Now, i am a senior teacher and i think my boss is happy and appreciate my work.

BUS 520 Organizational Behavior Assignment Reflection--Strengthen Others(Powerful,strong and capable)

I was over protected by my parents for almost 20 years. At that time, i did not know anything even did not know how to go to post office and mailed a letter. I did not take things seriously and never set goals or make any plans for my future. I changed four jobs in one year. So, i decided to go abroad and studied. I have been in America almost 15 years, and i had been through ups and downs. I know i am a tough person and i want to fulfill my dream. Now, i have been working at the same job for eight years because i want to prove myself.

One famous leader--Carly Fiorina who was the CEO of HP, i read her book "Tough Choices", and she said on a speech:
"When people have stereotypes of what you can’t do, show them what you can do. When they have stereotypes of what you won’t do, show them what you will do. Every time you resist someone else’s smaller notion of who you really are, you test your courage and your endurance. Each time you endure, and stay true to yourself, you become stronger and better."

I really inspired by her speech because those words encourage me to prove my capability on my job. I accept every task my director gives to me and show how strong i am to accomplish the task. Moreover, i show my endurance to my boss that i am a hard worker. I know every task can be achieved if i put efforts in it.
Not only for my job,but i believe once i set a goal i want to fulfill it. There is a lot of challenges and experiences in life,and every challenge and experience makes you become stronger and better person.

BUS 520--Organizational Behavior--the leadership challenge assignment (leader you admire)

Kaifu lee,he is one of the most outstanding figures in the Chinese internet sector. He was the founding president of Google China, serving from July, 2005 through September 4, 2009. I had read his book "Becoming 21st Century Talent" and some of the thoughts really inspired me. There are some key points i really like in this book.

He said "Value honesty beyond all things." "Honesty is the foundation of all things."
There is old saying "Before you act,you must behave accordingly."

He said "Success is not dependent on materials,nor by comparison with others. But understand self and seek for goals and interests. Pursue improvement and make life meaningful."

He said "The purpose of success is to bring happiness. Happy people tend to have more potential,efficient,creative and executive. Happy people have positive thinking and willing to help others."

He said "Ideal is the lighthouse of your life. If you don't have ideal,then you don't have direction. If you don't have direction, you don't have fullness life."

He mentioned, a successful organization must included some important components which are great team work,hard work,professional knowledge and know how to cooperate with others.

The secret toward success in an organization, the most important element is to have a powerful leader who is humbly listen to suggestions and willing to admit mistakes.

Finally, Becoming a 21st century leader, it is not just strategies and executives, but know how to put the employees and organization at first. Moreover, create an open,comfortable,and parallel environment for employees to show their potential and talent.

I like Kai Fu Lee's ideas because he teaches people how to become talent and become a good leader. Everything goes to the basis which is honesty. Without honesty even though people have talent,creativity,intelligent and ambition, eventually will fall apart.