Reflection #6 - If you re-took the SLPI today, would anything have changed? What have you done to work on your leadership style? What are your plans and goals going forward?
If I were to retake the SLPI today, I think that any change that would occur would be a minor one. The minor change I believe would take place in the fields of inspiring others. I had already received the highest marks in enabling others to act, and I think that I have improved in the field of inspiring others to act simply because I have changed the way I look at a lot of different situations that would involve leadership responsibilities. Some of these situations include group projects that may seem extermely difficult, or tedious activities that once seemed too boring to complete.
Working on my leadership style has just been going through day to day activities and looking for ways to lead others, whether it's through examples, or just small ways that show who I am. I also look for opportunities to inspire others to do things that can make a difference in the lives of others.
My plans and goals include being able to put myself outside of my comfort zone more often than I do now, and by doing so help others with their problems while at the same time making it easier for me to communicate with others. I would also like to improve my organization skills, and my level of motivation. I feel that by doing this, I can truly become an overall well rounded person.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Reflection 5
Reflection #5 - How do you lead, when you are not the titular leader in a project?
When you're not the leader of a certain situation, it's often difficult to take a leadership position if you're unsure of how to go about it. When I am not the titular leader in a project I feel that it is necessary to network with all parties involved, and involve every individual in the processes taking place. By doing this, I not only gain the trust of others, but I help the titular leader because when everyone is involved, or feeling included, they are generally happier, and this will create a more creative, relaxed, stess free environment. Along with this, I simply apply myself. One of the best ways to lead, I feel, is to lead by example. So by showing others that I'm serious about what we're doing, then they should be too. This will help the group as well because it will encourage motivation, enable others to act, and this will help the project get completed at a quicker pace. This is how I lead, if not the titular leader.
When you're not the leader of a certain situation, it's often difficult to take a leadership position if you're unsure of how to go about it. When I am not the titular leader in a project I feel that it is necessary to network with all parties involved, and involve every individual in the processes taking place. By doing this, I not only gain the trust of others, but I help the titular leader because when everyone is involved, or feeling included, they are generally happier, and this will create a more creative, relaxed, stess free environment. Along with this, I simply apply myself. One of the best ways to lead, I feel, is to lead by example. So by showing others that I'm serious about what we're doing, then they should be too. This will help the group as well because it will encourage motivation, enable others to act, and this will help the project get completed at a quicker pace. This is how I lead, if not the titular leader.
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