Leading Self: Strengthen Your Leadership Qualities

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"Discover the importance of understanding your strengths and weaknesses in becoming an effective leader. Learn how to leverage your strengths and manage your weaknesses to enhance your leadership skills. Reflect on your personal attributes and utilize tools for self-assessment and growth. Take the first step towards developing yourself as a successful leader."

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IEEE Computer Society Leading Self Webinar Adam Schmidt, PCC, PMP July 22, 2020 Proprietary - Smart Summit Coaching, LLC

Leading Self A First Step in Leader Development Leading Leading Leading Leading Others Leaders Organizations Institutions Leading Self Leader development begins with Leading Self Without Leading Self, leading at any level is more difficult Leading Self focuses on better understanding yourself so you can be a more effective and inspiring leader Leaders who are masters at leading self demonstrate self awareness: an accurate assessment and management of control of one's own attitudes, belief systems.

Leading Self Strengths Four pillars of Leading Self Strengths Weaknesses Values / Character Desires Leading Self Values Weaknesses Desires

Find some paper and a pen! Weaknesses Weaknesses Strengths Strengths Reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection Commitment Commitment Commitment Commitment Desires Desires Values Values Reflection Reflection Reflection Reflection Commitment Commitment Commitment Commitment

Leading Self: Strengths Your strengths are things you can leverage, things you can use to push yourself further. Typically, a personal strength is something that comes naturally for you it may even be something people call you by. Knowing your strengths means you know what activities to engage in that will allow you to shine and feel at home. Reflection What have you heard from others about your strengths? What are you known for?

Leading Self: Strengths Key Takeaway Knowing, understanding and appreciating your strengths allows you to deliver your best, with intentional measure, on demand. Further your growth Strengths Finder 2.0 (Self-Assessment) A $16.00 miracle! Free personality assessment test from the VIA Institute on Character so you can discover your strengths today. https://www.viacharacter.org/ Proprietary - Smart Summit Coaching, LLC

Leading Self: Weaknesses Knowing your weaknesses gives you a clearer understanding of things that may be holding you back from your best Knowing your weaknesses allows you to identify ways to not let your weaknesses disrupt your performance and advancement Watch for over-used Strengths (remember the spice rack!) Reflection What s an area you ve received constructive feedback? Areas of repeated feedback?

Leading Self: Weaknesses Key Takeaway Honoring your weaknesses will allow you to be aware of opportunities to ask for support or seek self-improvement Further your growth Formal 360 Assessments like the Leadership Circle Profile: https://leadershipcircle.com/ Informal 180 or 360 Assessments Has this leader shown they apply feedback they receive to learn and grow? Does this leader prioritize the needs of their team and customers? Does this leader show initiative and use their team to solve problems? Does this leader motivate others to reach goals? Do you believe this leader knows and represents Army goals and values? Can you rely on this leader to follow through with their promises and responsibilities? Proprietary - Smart Summit Coaching, LLC

Leading Self: Desires Not reflecting and documenting your desires (in nay format!) invites a life lived without purpose. Desire is directly connected to your purpose in life. Often, people fail to reach goals because they don t create space in their life for action. Reflection What s a desire you ve held for a long time, but have yet to get traction on? What s important to you about that desire?

Leading Self: Desires Key Takeaway Desires move us and shape us when we know them, we move in that direction. Further your growth Porch rocking chair visualizations! Let people around you know what you re trying to achieve Vision Board! Proprietary - Smart Summit Coaching, LLC

Leading Self: Values Our values help us make decisions, take action, and focus on moving towards the life we want to live Connecting with your values boosts decision-making and problem- solving skills. Knowing our values means developing clear opinions Values can support your willpower to persevere Reflection What s a value you feel you have held since childhood? If you ve ever violated that value, how did it feel?

Leading Self: Values Key Takeaway Values are what you believe are most important in life. Everyone s values are different. Further your growth The Personal Values Assessment is a simple survey that takes just a few minutes of your time and provides a wealth of information about why you do what you do. https://www.valuescentre.com/tools-assessments/pva/ The Life Values Inventory Online was developed to help individuals and organizations clarify their values and serve as a blueprint for effective decision-making. http://www.lifevaluesinventory.org Proprietary - Smart Summit Coaching, LLC

Leading Self Today Stick to a Routine: One of the best ways to maintain mental and emotional wellness is to implement and stick to a structured routine Don t Forget the Basics: Some of the best ways to take care of ourselves are simple: getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and eating healthy foods. Ask For Help if You Need It: regularly assess your mental and emotional well-being to determine if and when you should seek professional help.