Recently I obtained and completed a self-scoring seven habits profile worksheet. Through performing this task, I could see which leadership habits I accel in as well as the habits I may need to improve on. To start the evaluation, the category I scored the highest in was the “emotional bank account” (15/18). This category is a foundation of the seven habits which includes traits such as showing kindness to others, keeping promises, and refusing to negatively talk about an individual behind their back. The category I scored the lowest in was “begin with the end in mind” (11/18). This category is the second of the seven habits and includes traits such as knowing what you want to accomplish in life, organizing and preparing work to reduce chance …show more content…
The theory states leaders are either task oriented or relationship (people) oriented and suggests matching the leadership style to the organizational needs. My first strength would be my flexibility in task structure. As I am more relationship oriented, I tend to give employees more freedom to decide how to complete a task in a way that makes the most sense to them. For example, say I was managing a group of software engineers who needed to develop a platform for a client. I could dictate exactly what type of platform they develop and the steps in used to create it. This would certainly get the job done quickly, but likely wouldn’t be the best solution. Conversely, I could hold a brainstorming meeting to determine the type of platform that would work best. Once this is decided I could leave it up to the software engineers to determine the order in which to execute the steps for the project most efficiently. Now say this same team of software engineers received a project where the client wanted a very specific platform exactly the way the client designed it. Though this project would be more task-oriented, there could still be some areas in which flexibility was allowed. Even if it’s as small as changing one or two steps within a hundred-step process, if an employee can perform the task more efficiently and still provide the same
This following will outline my personal leadership practices and potential future leadership. To analyze my leadership qualities I will use the Seven Habits Profile and a leadership theory to determine my strengths, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity for improvement. In conclusion, I will determine the best recommendations for long-term improvement as well as SMART goals, or short-term courses of action, for leadership improvement.
Servant leadership is defined by a willingness of a leader to put the needs, desires, recognition and success of their employees and organization above their own interests. They often inspire followership through their example resulting in deeply loyal subordinates that are motivated to emulate the leader’s behavior not out of fear or a desire to please and impress but because of its intrinsic value. Reading through the results of my Seven Habits Profile I noticed that I was comparatively deficient on a few of the foundational and organizational habits such as putting first things first and beginning with the end in mind. Conversely, I had a much higher level of empathetic traits with synergy, seeking first to understand, and thinking win-win taking the top three spots. These traits are highly consistent with servant leadership.
Habit as defined in Webster’s as a: a behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiologic exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance b : an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary (Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online, 2011). Behavior is the manner of conducting oneself or anything that an organism does involving action and response to stimulation. In everyday life habits are formed and intertwined with ones behavior. People are often associated with the way they behave
After researching my strengths, weaknesses, and all of the categories of The Seven Habits Profile, I am confident I can use this information as an opportunity to grow on skills as both a leader in work and in my personal life. In reviewing my results, I was disappointed that I did not score higher in some categories that I was confident I was strong at. On the other hand, I was surprised to score so high on a few. I feel the results of this profile show that I am a strong leader with plenty of room to grow.
Leadership can be defined as the process of identifying a goal, motivating others, and make them to achieve the mutually goals (Giltinane, 2013). According to Humphreys (2002), successful leaders do this by applying their leadership knowledge and skills. A good leadership is not only good at management, but also use different leadership styles in different situations. A successful corporation must has a good leader who have the flexible ability which can provide a suitable leadership to make the company successful. Furthermore, there have no perfect leadership styles in the world. Different leader have different leadership styles which also have the different strengths and weaknesses (Ali & Waqar, 2013). Leaders need to consider
Everyone has had a moment in which he/she feels like they know everything, but the truth is that they live in a dark world. Some people live in their illusions for a long time that it is hard for them to accept the knowledge that is given to them. In “The Allegory of the Cave”, Plato illustrates this idea by stating that the prisoners in the cave have a lack of knowledge and it is hard for them to step outside their illusions to accept reality. After all, “is gaining knowledge easy for the ones that have lived in a closed world?” The truth is that when knowledge is given, it is difficult to step into the light and leave the darkness behind.
content and some of the times I respond inappropriately and have to recall the message because
In the reading of 7 habits, Covey introduces habit 5 which is to seek first to understand, then to be understood. He mentions the principles of empathic communication and how important it is to know what the problem is before you try to fix it. I feel that people do have the tendency to rush when giving advice they think they are helping, but they’re not. Most people tend to focus so much on how they feel about the situation they forget to realize what the actual problem is.
Beginning this task with a profile worksheet took some time. I had to do a lot of self-evaluating and soul searching to score myself in each category. Evaluating yourself is difficult, and it has been a long time since I have done such a deep evaluation on myself. After much thought on my scoring, I completed the profile. The next section reveals a few of my thoughts about the results.
A large amount of work has gone into studying, researching, and developing models of leadership. There have been numerous models put forth, examined, applied, and either used or discarded. However, after all this work, there is still not one 'perfect' model or method of leading. Every situation and group is different, therefore a good leader must be flexible. A good model of leadership is one that incorporates different models into one that understands that the only constant is change. Therefore, my model of leadership will be based primarily upon flexibility.
As stated previously, I would like to improve my score in the “Putting First Things First” category
Considering the previous habits I have examined, all the reflections I have on recent events are related to the seven habits and my continued personal and professional development. This proves the textbook is very helpful and useful, because it covers every aspects of my life. However, the most important habit I would consider as Habit Four: think win/win. Because win/win is the fundamental of a long term success between two parties.
When I read the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens I was amaze about the topics cover in the book. This book is about a step by step guide that can help you in the future where you want to be.The first habit is about being more proactive than reactive, because think before you act or just act. For example your best friend went to a party specifically you ask him/her “want to hang out”and your best friend lie to you that their busy. So you want to give her a silent treatment or talk to her and forgive her, listen what you are saying and acting to others.There is a lot I need to work on every habit. The first Habits that I need to work on is to ignore the rude comment because if someone makes a rude comment about me I get mad and I say rude comment
Although it may seem like you may not need to improve in any areas, but there are always areas in which we as a society/Homosapiens can improve in. Also, I hope to improve in habit six, and to continue my ways in being proactive (habit one). In the end, the seven habits have changed the way many look at themselves, and the path they are on/leaving for posterity. Therefore, the seven habits do not only affect you, they affect your surroundings as well. (e.g. Paragraph three; group project based on Earth
The topic of leadership is historically one of the most widely researched when it comes to explorations of organizational behavior. The success of any institution or organization is pegged on the quality of its leadership because it is the determining factor on the pattern and speed at which it achieves its growth goals. Leaders are responsible for steering an organization toward its goal by mobilizing resources (both human and material) and maximizing their efficiency. The key deliverables for many leaders include employee well-being, teamwork, adherence to organizational processes and procedures, innovation, crisis