Leadership goals

1. Now that you have completed this course, how do you define leadership differently than before taking this class? How has your thinking changed? 2. Think about the people in your life who have modeled leadership for you. What are the qualities that you look for most in a leader? a) Who among them was your most influential leadership role model? b) Please select someone you know, not a famous or historical person (unless you know that person). c) Describe what the person did that makes him/her your most influential leadership role model. d) In what ways did this person exemplify excellence as a leader? (Be as specific as you can.) 3. Good leaders model leadership. a) Provide a list of 10 traits, skills, and characteristics of outstanding leaders and describe or define each. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) b) Why do you consider these to be important to effective leadership"? 4. What does "being forward-looking" mean? a) Why is it such an important characteristic for a leader? b) Give examples to show how you are applying this in your life. 5. Think of a time that you or a leader you know created significant change by challenging the current processes. a) Describe what happened. b) What are some actions a leader can take to create a climate for change and encourage risk-taking? Be specific. c) What would you do differently if you faced this situation again? 6. Think of a time that you or a leader you know did an effective job of recognizing excellence on the part of an employee or coworker and describe what happened. What are some ways in which you can recognize the contribution of an individual and celebrate the accomplishments of a group? 7. Why is learning from mistakes important? Describe a time when you have learned from a mistake. What did you learn that you might not have learned if you hadn't made the mistake? 8. What are at least three gender differences between male and female leaders?   Women   Men                 a) What are your thoughts and suggestions for dealing with these differences in the workplace? 9. Which leadership behaviors are most helpful in empowering and engaging workers? How and why do you think these leadership behaviors are effective in making a difference? 10. Why is it important for leaders to focus on clear standards and provide feedback? a) List 3-5 of your standards: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) b) What is the purpose of feedback? c) Give at least two examples: 11. What are three things that you can do to improve your leadership and become a stronger and more effective leader? List each practice and then describe how it will help you improve. 1) 2) 3) 12. What are your leadership goals for the next 3-5 years and explain how you will achieve them. a) List at least three goals. 1) 2) 3) b) Describe how you will measure your results. c) When or how often will you measure your progress? d) What is your target? What are you aiming to improve or change?