Leadership Check-in: Month 1
Month 1: Introspection/Self-awareness and Dependability
This month, we are honing in on two key areas: Introspection and Self-awareness, and Dependability, as part of our leadership development and buddy engagement initiatives.
Introspection and Self-awareness:
Introspection and self-awareness are crucial for effective leadership. Introspection involves thoughtful reflection on one’s actions, motivations, and feelings to gain insights into one's internal states. Self-awareness extends this understanding to recognize how one's behaviors impact others, identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, emotional patterns, values, and their effects on both the team and the organization.
Guiding Questions for the Month:
- 1. How will you integrate self-awareness into your decision-making processes this month?
- 2. Can you identify 2 or 3 situations where introspection could lead to improved outcomes?
- 3. Which aspects of your leadership style will you be more mindful of, and how will this awareness impact your team?
Dependability:
Dependability is a cornerstone of effective leadership, entailing consistent reliability and trustworthiness. It covers punctuality, adherence to deadlines, commitment fulfillment, and maintaining a steady quality of work. Leaders who exemplify dependability earn their team's trust, provide stable support, and achieve consistent results, thereby reinforcing trust and stability within the team and the broader organization.
Guiding Questions for the Month:
- 1. In what ways do you plan to exhibit dependability in your role?
- 2. How will you ensure you are consistently reliable and supportive for your team?
- 3. What obstacles might challenge your dependability, and what strategies will you employ to overcome them?
Let's focus on these areas to enhance our leadership skills and contribute positively to our team and organizational culture.
Month 1: Beginning Survey
Click below to access Month 1 guiding questions.
Beginning of month survey