Leadership Profile: Experiences, Strengths, and Emotional Intelligence and DiSC Profile
Leadership is a critical in business. Leading effectively requires an understanding of your own unique leadership styles and personality traits. for this assignment, you will reflect on your own leadership experience, assess your strengths, evaluate your emotional intelligence and DISC profile, and develop a plan for mastering your leadership style.
Instructions:
Write a 4-6-page paper in which you address the following:
1. Reflect on your leadership experiences
a. Describe the leadership aspects of your most recent professional role.
b. Identify and describe 2 key experiences that have impacted you as a leader.
2. Assess your leadership strengths
a. Describe 2 strengths from Jacl Welch's Foundational Principles (see Winning, chapters 1-4) and 8 Essential Rules of Leadership as they pertain to your leadership development.
3. How do these experiences and strengths relate to aspects of your emotional intelligence and your DISC profile?
4. Develop a plan for mastering your leadership style
a. Identify 2-3 leadership skills you would like to master in the future.
b. Describe steps you can take to master those skills. How will you measure your success?
Leadership Profile
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Leadership Experiences
Leadership Elements in Current Role
I do not occupy a formal leadership position in the workplace; I am my boss and an individual contributor at various online leadership forums. However, I do fulfill a leadership role in my household, overseeing my family. Each day presents unique challenges as I care for my two sons and significant other. I guide my children, imparting knowledge, demonstrating the correct methods, and instilling purpose and motivation. Additionally, I provide them with essential resources for their success. Some days unfold seamlessly, while others involve challenging interactions with children who frequently question my decisions and rationale. In such instances, I patiently elucidate my reasoning and consistently emphasize the importance of striving towards our objectives. I persistently exemplify the values of hard work and determination in my pursuit of self-improvement.
Key Leadership Experiences
In one significant experience etched in my memory, I was a member of a cohesive team operating within a prominent car garage. Our team functioned well with each of us assigned distinct but interconnected roles. Our synergy was paramount; any team member's absence prompted the collective effort to bridge the gaps throughout the day. Above us, we had a team leader, albeit one who exhibited laxity in her leadership responsibilities. The team frequently grappled with challenges, and we were often left to our devices in devising solutions swiftly to maintain seamless operations. Regrettably, our efforts seldom garnered recognition, and we needed group meetings or one-on-one sessions with our leader to explore personal growth. Interactions with her primarily occurred when significant issues arose, typically involving berating us for our mistakes without constructive guidance on rectification. This multi-year ordeal ultimately catalyzed my growth as a leader. I