I am learning about leadership in Uni and this is what interests me. When learning about leadership this week, I thought about the importance of pride in being a good leader. This came about when I was watching a video on social media about ‘Tall Poppy syndrome’ in Australia. It is the ‘social tendency to resent, criticise, or cut down individuals who stand out due to their perceived success, achievements, or ambition’. I think recognising the hard work of the people around you is so important to be a good leader. This not only encourages the people around you to continue the good work, but boosts team morale. It is also important not to downplay your own achievements and to lead by example, cultivating an environment where working hard and being proud of achievements is something to be proud of. This applies to my role as a tutor as it is so important to encourage students to put in the effort when their peers might find this embarrassing. I think humility is talked about as a key aspect of leadership, I do think this is vital, however I think it is also important to share your successes with the people around you and show that hard work pays off. I am excited to post this on the discussion page to receive my peers thoughts on this topic and the place that ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ has in leadership, specifically Australian leadership.

Charlotte Ellis