Working through the three leadership surveys has been an insightful experience. To a large degree, all three surveys reinforced what I know about myself as a leader. As I have reflected on the process and accompanying reading, it has was good to consider that while some attributes of a leader may be innate traits, others are learned skills. This reflection is especially important as there are definitely times when I know that I have to work out of an area which is not a strength and I appreciate knowing that as I grow as a leader, there are skills which can be developed.
The Style Questionnaire revealed that I scored very high in relationship and moderately low on task. This is important for me to be aware of. While I have the privilege to work with a competent staff, there are times when relational sensitivities need to be diminished to push someone in a task oriented situation. In this case, it is valuable to consider myself as a coach and in that regard, challenge a staff member to become a better version of themselves by completing a given task more effectively. Not surprisingly the Leadership Theory and Practice questionnaire demonstrated that I am most proficient with Human Skills, followed by Conceptual and then Technical. Finally the leadership traits survey was beneficial for me. The most highly rated traits were Empathy, Sensitivity, Dependability and Perceptiveness. These were among the traits I also rated highly for myself. This is a good exercise to ensure that my self-concept is aligned with how I am perceived by those I work with.
Recent Comments