Overview
In this module, you learned that you can’t be a leader without followers.
Leadership, then, is a very personal process, and yet it is anything but a
solitary process. Leading is ultimately about people. In this course, the
journal will be used for reflection. This is a private conversation between
you and your instructor, and you are encouraged to deeply explore the
concepts presented.
Prompt
You have watched Simon Sinek’s “Find Your Why” video clip. In this video,
Sinek says, a true leader is someone for whom the others raise their hands
and say, "I will follow you."
Completing this assignment will give you some insight into how you can
best motivate others to follow your vision as a leader.
Now, answer these questions from your perspective as a leader, considering
the recommendations you have provided in the GROW model:
Personal Reflection: Why would others follow you as their leader?
Explain.
Impact: How would you motivate them to pursue the vision you
outline, not because you order them to do so, but because they want
to do so enthusiastically on their own?
Feedback: Ask someone you trust and who can be objective, “What is
my greatest asset as a leader?” In your journal, record the response
and whether you agree or disagree and why.
Guidelines for Submission
Submit a Word document using double spacing, 12-point Times New
Roman font, and one-inch margins. This assignment should be 1 to 2 pages
in length and include references cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro
Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
