Over this semester I have
learned a lot about different aspects of what it takes to be a great
leader. Throughout this class we took
surveys to learn our strengths and weaknesses.
We also wrote up our own philosophy and plan for what leadership is to
us. During our time in class sessions we
discussed our experiences in leadership and team situations.
Looking towards the future
I see myself using the topics we learned throughout this class. For example, when we discussed the topic of
blog #2 and how the relational leadership model works. I believe that the model will help me
organize and plan out my steps to moving towards running my own business. Each of the components inclusive, purpose,
ethical, empowering, and process work together to reach a common goal. This model as a whole will continue to help
me with problems and goals I could continue to face in my journey.
Along with the model I
believe the surveys and discussions upon those surveys in class will help me in
the future. Some of these surveys opened
my eyes to strengths that I had not though about before. For example, the quizzes we took on implicit
biases that we may or may not have.
After reviewing my results, I was happy to see that I had little to no
bias. In the career path of becoming a
personal trainer having no bias helps especially when working with other
people. Another survey that was recently
taken in class called Style Under Stress Test. This survey gave me the opportunity to see
where I could improve on how I deal with stressful situations. Needless to say that running my own business
and being a personal trainer I will face stress situations along the way.
Overall this class has
taught me a lot more than I expected going into it. This semester I was able to learn about the
many different aspects and components to becoming a leader. Throughout this class I have become more
aware of the type of leader I want to be and how to achieve it. I plan to take what I have learned and apply
it to all my goals in the future.
Hopefully one day I will be able to pass on my leadership philosophy and
plan onto someone else.
I definitely agree that the quizzes and surveys helped me throughout this class. I did not even realize I lead certain ways until after taking the tests. They made me think about how I lead and what I can do to improve, whether in stressful situations or in a new environment. I know that this class will help me become a better leader.
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