Developing the Self Leader

GETT

ING STARTED

The list of competencies that are considered desirable in an effective leader

number in the hundreds! Of course, no one individual is capable of

possessing and exhibiting expertise in every competency that can be

imagined for great leadership. There are so

me cognitive and behavioral

strategies that effective self

-

leadership draws upon, and that will be the

focus of this week’s discussion forum. In the assigned reading for this

workshop week, you will review a summary of many of those key

competencies.

As yo

u view Simon Sinek’s video,

Importance of Leadership

(new tab)

, and

read the assigned reading materials,

What is self

-

leadership? Models, theory,

and examples

(new tab)

, and

The most important leadership competencies,

according to leaders around the world

(new tab)

, consider how your view of

yourself impacts your relationships and use of influence and/or power with

others.

“Leadership’s First Command

ment: Know Thyself… No tool can

help a leader who lacks self

-

knowledge.”

·

Harvard Business Review editorial

INSTRUCTIONS

In your initial discussion post (250

–

300 words), reflect upon the eight core

skills and competencies from your r

eading in the Positive Psychology article.

Which one or two of those do you consider to be well developed in yourself

and which one may need some additional development? Provide at least one

example of an action you expect to take in light of what you have

learned

from this activity. Consider and share how the Simon Sinek video shapes

your thinking as you formulate your post on these topics. Post your initial

posting no later than Day Four of the workshop week.

1.

Be sure to incorporate at least two additiona

l sources in addition to

any assigned material from this course.

2.

All postings should be thoughtful, but succinct. Please remember to

cite your work where appropriate (APA, 7th ed.).

GETTING STARTED

The list of competencies that are considered desirable in an effective leader

number in the hundreds! Of course, no one individual is capable of

possessing and exhibiting expertise in every competency that can be

imagined for great leadership. There are some cognitive and behavioral

strategies that effective self-leadership draws upon, and that will be the

focus of this week’s discussion forum. In the assigned reading for this

workshop week, you will review a summary of many of those key

competencies.

As you view Simon Sinek’s video, Importance of Leadership(new tab), and

read the assigned reading materials, What is self-leadership? Models, theory,

and examples(new tab), and The most important leadership competencies,

according to leaders around the world(new tab), consider how your view of

yourself impacts your relationships and use of influence and/or power with

others.

“Leadership’s First Commandment: Know Thyself… No tool can

help a leader who lacks self-knowledge.”

 Harvard Business Review editorial

INSTRUCTIONS

In your initial discussion post (250–300 words), reflect upon the eight core

skills and competencies from your reading in the Positive Psychology article.

Which one or two of those do you consider to be well developed in yourself

and which one may need some additional development? Provide at least one

example of an action you expect to take in light of what you have learned

from this activity. Consider and share how the Simon Sinek video shapes

your thinking as you formulate your post on these topics. Post your initial

posting no later than Day Four of the workshop week.

1. Be sure to incorporate at least two additional sources in addition to

any assigned material from this course.

2. All postings should be thoughtful, but succinct. Please remember to

cite your work where appropriate (APA, 7th ed.).