Course 2, Discussion 2: Lead by example

@Hope

I learned that leadership requires self-leadership which is basically reflection about ourselves."You can't effectively lead others until you know how to lead yourself." This emphasises that self-leadership is a crucial foundation for effective leadership of other.

@Hope

It's important to

• lead ourselves first before leading others by setting an example.
• Support the team and our mission
• Motivate the team
• Don't brag
• Instead of pointing out their flaws or comparing with other team members, help them to work on their weaknesses.

@warmheartedCamp3360

What did I learn?

We have both strengths and weaknesses. What we can do is strengthen our plus points and try to work on our minus points to make things smooth and efficient.

@warmheartedCamp3360

I agree with you warm. It is important that we walk hand in hand with our teammates rather than bossing around.

@Hope I learned that it is important to be very self-aware of your own strengths and weaknesses and work on improving yourself, and that this will lend itself to a positive outcome for everyone around you (not just you). It is not being a burden or taking up too much time for yourself to engage in these actions, but rather an even better way for you to help others.

@lovelyApple6441 I also think self-awareness is of paramount importance in leadership skills.

@Hope I need to stop procrastinating and start being consistent about the things that I start. If I tackle these stuffs, then I feel like I can win half the world.

@Hope

practice makes a man perfect

This exercise helped me remember the good things in me, which I usually repress.

@Hope

Exercise:

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

Best things that I learned from this exercise is the how important self introspection is in turning around our lives. No matter how much SWOT analysis we do for our businesses but we rarely try to do that for our own business of LIFE. And persistence is the key , you keep trying everyday, you win a little everyday.

✒️ Respond to one of your peers in this thread

@ Hope .

Thanks a lot for this.

What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I learned that self-observant leadership includes deeply understanding your identity, comparing it to your reputation, making meaning of those observations and choosing to adapt.

@LoveMyMoonflowers

Sounds like an in-depth analysis. It's interesting how you see interpersonal skills combined with how others view us as leaders provides significant introspection into the value we provide.

@Hope

What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

Thee best way to inspire others through example. Simple do like being on time are appropriate. And don't like when we are speaking as a team, triangulation must be avoided.

@bestBraveheart57

This was awesome. So well explained! 👍❤️. Loved it!

@Hope

What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I learnt that it is important to know about myself, know how to lead myself only then can I be a good leader to others. If we cannot judge ourselves, if we cannot tell who we are really, then we cannot be a good leader for a group!

@Grace3012

Very well said!! Thank you for sharing, I think it's important to judge ourselves for improvement too!

@Hope

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I think its important to understand the whole team as individuals and what each other's strengths and weaknesses are so you are utilising everybody's strengths to the highest standard and help fill in gaps where there may be weaknesses. Lead self before leading others.

@Shannon1996 great work participating in this program and learning more about leadership! I wish you luck! 

@Hope I learned through the exercise that I possess qualities such as empathy, determination, and good communication skills, which I admire in others. On the other hand, I also recognized an occasional lack of assertiveness, which is an area I need to work on to lead more effectively. This exercise helped me gain a clearer understanding of my strengths and weaknesses, enabling me to focus on personal growth and self-improvement. 

@ChillingRain

It's interesting that you managed to take note of all of this, good work:)

@Hope

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

By doing the given exercise, it helped me linearize the sort of traits that I look up to and in which I could use to be a good leader for not only the people around me but for myself too. It was just good to brush up on in a way

@8grim8

That's awesome. It will open up good doors for you 

@Hope

In the exercise, I identified qualities that inspire and discourage, creating a self-awareness snapshot. I also identified and rated my strengths and weaknesses. This exercise emphasized continuous self-reflection for personal growth, crucial for my academic and career pursuits.

Greetings to all my besties of 7 Cups.

@Hope

I scored 31/35 

I am a democrat

and I agree with that. in any situation, i have always strived to help others 

which ,akes me perfect for my role

@starryCandy6123

The democratic leadership style is quite wonderful! It's awesome that you relate to it :)

I get a feeling that you'd make a wonderful boss!

@Hope

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I realized that while questing for perfection is something I learned from someone I hold in high regard, my personal hyper-focus on it often leads to inertia. 
Instead of creating a perfect picture of something in my head and trying to achieve that, I should create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) goals so that I have something concrete to measure my progress against. 

@ABrightBlueHeart

i find your first paragraph fascinating.  It is so interesting that we learn questing for perfection from someone we admire, and yet that becomes one of our biggest struggles.  I am in this same exact boat!

@Hope

i learned that I mostly admire people who are in leadership roles and the qualities that I admire in them are usually coaching and pacesetting which ironically were my highest scores in the leadership style in the last discussion.

my response to my peer.

@Kristynsmama

I love the leaders who coach as well. 

I learnt about important self awareness is. If don't know myself that much, how i can be to lead others i barely know. My first priority should be on self discovery.

I learnt that self observant cannot be overemphasized. That's the most important quality of a good leadership. If you aren't able to lead yourself, how can you lead others. Is not possible.

@Comfortablesmile

great job keep going

@Hope

 I learned that its important to lead myself before I can lead others. and learned that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and we work together to build a strong system and whole.

@Rosey16

Very true. We need to lead ourselves first, before we can lead others.

@Hope

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

Through this self-observatory leadership exercise, I learned some valuable lessons about myself. I realized the importance of taking initiative and being the one to start the journey. I discovered qualities that influenced me positively and negatively, and it's all because I reflected on individuals who inspired and discouraged me. 

After I compared those qualities to myself, I gained insights into my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. This self-awareness helped me understand my identity and reputation better. It was a beneficial strategy to making me identify areas where I excel and areas for improvement.

The exercise also made me acknowledge the significance of self-awareness and self-leadership. By regularly reflecting on my behavior, I can make meaningful observations, derive meaning from them, and chose to adapt and grow as a leader. 

Most importantly, it highlighted the role of reflection and accountability. It reminded me that self-awareness alone isn't enough; I need to constantly reflect and hold myself accountable to ignite personal growth! 😊✨

Overall, this exercise provided valuable insights into the importance of: 

1. Taking Initiative 
2. Self-reflection
3. Self-awareness
4. Accountability 
5. Constant practice in leading myself effectively
6. Empowerment in making meaningful changes 
7. Adaptation to enhance my leadership abilities 

✒️ Respond to one of your peers in this thread. 

Done! 😊🌸

~ Xaverie

@dreamIcicle8467

You're so sweet for the encouragement! I am determined to apply these morals in my life and avert from any imbalances that might deteriorate the functionality of a community or ignite demotivation. I am sure that you'll be able to use these in the future too. You're doing great. Keep it up! Have a lovely day! 😁💖✨

@dreamIcicle8467

This is a very crucial lesson to apply while you're leading a group. Such responsibilities might feel overwhelming or uneasy due to your tendencies to fulfill others' needs before your own, but I am sure that using this exercise regularly will help you finally realize your worth. I believe in your potential. You can do this! 💪🏻💗

@Hope

What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

With this exercise, I have been reminded of being compassionate, open to change, courage and perservering. It also has reminded me of weaknesses I still need to work on.

@Hope

✒️ What did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I learned that I shouldn’t get angry about my short comings and instead focus on how I can improve those skills. I learned that I should keep trying to improve, because no one will do it for me

@HopeWhat did you learn about yourself through the given exercise?

I learnt that it is crucial to lead myself first, before leading others. That was an impactful fact!