Class Activity
My leadership Blind Spot
How can I work on it?
Identifying leadership blind spots is a crucial step toward personal growth and development. Lack of confidence, procrastination, avoiding conflict, being reserved, resistance to change, and being emotional are some of my leaderships blind spot. By acknowledging and recognizing my leadership blind spots is the first step towards personal growth and improvement. To address my lack of confidence, I can start by setting small, achievable goals and celebrating my successes along the way.
Building self-confidence also involves challenging negative self-talk and focusing on my strengths and accomplishments. Additionally, practicing assertiveness and effective communication skills can help me overcome my tendency to avoid conflict. By expressing my thoughts and feelings respectfully and assertively, I can address conflicts constructively and find mutually beneficial solutions.
Procrastination can be overcome by breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps and creating a realistic timeline for completion. Setting deadlines and holding myself accountable can help me stay focused and motivated. Embracing change requires a shift in mindset, so I can cultivate adaptability by embracing new experiences and learning opportunities. Developing emotional intelligence through self-reflection and empathy can help me navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure. Finally, stepping out of my comfort zone and seeking support from mentors or peers can provide valuable guidance and encouragement as I work on these areas of growth.
Reflection from lecture
Today's class provided valuable insights into the importance of aligning personal leadership style with my values, ethos, and vision. I learned that when my actions and decisions are in harmony with my core values and vision, I can lead more authentically and effectively. This realization made me reflect on my own leadership style and how I can better integrate my values into my leadership approach. For example, if one of my core values is empathy, I can strive to incorporate empathy into my interactions with team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of understanding and collaboration.
Also, I learned a lot about how values, ethos, and vision affect the way we act and make decisions. It dawned on me that, whether we realize it or not, these things influence how we see things and deal with challenges. This realization motivated me to start exploring and understanding myself better to come up with my own vision, mission, and values. By getting in touch with what's important to me and what I want to achieve, I can make choices that really match up with my personal and career aspirations. For example, if I want to make a positive difference in society, I can focus on projects and plans that help with that goal, even if they're more demanding in terms of time and resources.
I'm super curious about how super successful leaders put their values, beliefs, and goals into action to motivate and change organizations and communities. I really want to learn from what they've been through and use their tactics in my own leadership journey. Also, I find the idea of 'leadership blind spots' pretty cool and how they can hold you back. If I can spot and deal with my blind spots, I can be a better leader and make good things happen in my circle. All in all, today's class got me thinking about how I lead, defining my values and goals, and taking active steps to match my actions with my dreams.
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