All 4 sections are required to be completed.

This Personal Leadership Reflection minimum is 4 paragraphs in length.

Write complete and well-formed sentences (syntax).

Ensure zero errors in grammar and spelling. Paper needs to be professional and organized in an easy to read format.

If sources are included, format per APA 6^th Edition.

Content of Project:

Section I – Personality and Self-Concept

Write about your personality strengths and areas of improvement.

Section II – Human Interaction Skills

Write about management skills involved in the engagement and motivation of personnel, and consider the intended impacts on workplace productivity.Use the resources (reading material; discussion forums) you experienced in the course to assist you with this section.

Section III – Your Leadership Philosophy (Personal Development Plan)

For this section, consider all the coursework and discussions that allowed you to craft sections I and II above. Focus on your personality, self-concept, and human interaction skills you have mentioned to help you write your personal leadership philosophy.

Example of a personal leadership philosophy:

My leadership philosophy is to clearly communicate the ideas and ideals I strive to live up to and inspire in others each day. My philosophy represents a psychological contract that empowers me to understand who I am and what I aspire to become. My role as a leader is to provide grand challenge, create the environment and invest in the individuals for greatness to emerge. Leadership is about integrity, humility, commitment and accountability; my words and actions are synonymous.

Section IV: Relevant Goals

In this section identify three goals to enhance your skills as a leader. Answer the following questions for each goal: 1) What are action steps I can take to achieve this goal; 2) What are potential obstacles I may face; 3) What is my plan to overcome these obstacles?

Example of a goal, actions steps, potential obstacles, and a plan to overcome potential obstacles:

Goal: To learn to pay attention and demonstrate to others that I value what they have to say.

Action Steps: Use active listening, open ended questions, body language, and eliminate distractions that get in the way of my ability to listen.

Potential Obstacle: Not listening with an open and unbiased attitude; not refraining from going on the defensive and not understanding the situation before taking a position.

To overcome obstacle: Jot down or make mental note of key words, ideas and questions to ask later and to stop what I am doing and focus completely on the employee(s).