Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following:
A description of your core values.
A personal mission and vision statement.
An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen.
A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
Full Answer Section
- Service: I believe that it is important to give back to my community and to make a positive impact on the world. I am committed to serving others and making a difference in their lives.
Personal Mission and Vision Statement
My personal mission is to inspire and empower others to achieve their goals. I envision a world where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
CliftonStrengths Assessment
My top five CliftonStrengths are:
- Empathy: I have a strong ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
- Communication: I am able to clearly and effectively communicate my thoughts and ideas to others.
- Relator: I am able to build strong relationships with others and create a sense of community.
- Positivity: I have a positive attitude and outlook on life.
- Responsibility: I am reliable and trustworthy, and I take my commitments seriously.
Key Behaviors to Strengthen
I have identified two key behaviors that I wish to strengthen:
- Assertiveness: I can sometimes be hesitant to speak up or share my ideas, especially in large groups. I want to be more assertive and to share my voice more confidently.
- Delegation: I can sometimes be tempted to take on too much work and to do everything myself. I want to learn to delegate more effectively and to trust others to complete tasks.
Conclusion
I believe that a good leader is someone who is honest, ethical, and respectful. A good leader is also someone who is collaborative, committed to excellence, and service-oriented.
I am committed to living and leading in accordance with my core values. I want to be a leader who inspires and empowers others to achieve their goals. I am also committed to strengthening my assertiveness and delegation skills.
I believe that everyone has the potential to be a great leader. I am excited to continue learning and growing as a leader, and to make a positive impact on the world.
Scholarly Resources on Leadership
- The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins
- Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
I have chosen these resources because they provide valuable insights into the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders. They also offer practical advice on how to develop and strengthen leadership skills.
I believe that these resources can be helpful to anyone who is interested in becoming a better leader.