Reference no: EM133731316 , Length: 3 pages
Assignment:
Taking the time to self-reflect and get to know yourself better means dedicating time to learning what makes you a good leader and determining the steps to work on to become a better leader. Journaling is an excellent vehicle for this reflection and growth.
In this assignment, you will begin your self-discovery journaling adventure by creating a leadership reflection journal. You will focus on mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, being true to yourself, and examining attitudes to improve your leadership capabilities.
Step 1
Review the module readings on the reflective practices of mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, being true to ourselves, and examining attitudes.
Research best practices for self-reflection, journaling, and building leadership capacity through reflective leadership.
Step 2
Download the Leadership Reflective Journal template Download Leadership Reflective Journal templateand use it to create journal entries for at least three days this week.
For each day, identify one situation in your professional practice for which a different response might have resulted in a better outcome. Describe each situation, then record short narrative responses to these questions for each of the five reflective practice categories:
How could I have used this reflective practice to improve the outcome?
What did I observe about myself in the situation?
As a leader, what could I do in the future to make a similar situation a more positive experience?
Step 3
Submit your reflection journal (about 3 pages) and an APA-formatted title page. References are recommended but not required for this assignment.
Please read the Assignment Guidelines before you begin working.
DISCUSSION
After completing the required readings for this module, post your original response to the discussion prompt by clicking Reply below the prompt and entering your response. Include appropriate citations to support your response.
Each of us has a leadership style and appreciative living approaches we use frequently. Yet, if we don't know ourselves as leaders, we shouldn't expect others to know us as leaders. Leaders must focus on their ability to be mindful, self-aware, and creative. We must use our awareness to learn valuable lessons and make changes to improve.
Referencing the module readings and presentations, discuss various approaches to getting to know yourself as a leader. Develop an original response to the following question:
What approaches do you use to become more mindful of others and self-aware in the academic, personal, and professional areas of your life?