The Reflection Of Individual Leadership Commitment In An Organization

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Individual Leadership Commitment As individuals, we all strive to grow and become better in all that we do. There are some however, that look to enact positive change on the world and not just themselves. These individuals seek to change for the betterment of others, the community and their society (Higher Education Research Institute [HERI], 1996). The people who work tirelessly to make the world a better place are perceived as leaders. As one who looks into becoming a better leader and establishing their own individual leadership commitment, that vision must be involved in the process. Along with other elements like the StrengthsFinder assessment, Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, and the Social Change Model of Leadership, the goal of achieving …show more content…

In my own personal philosophy, I truly believe in the idea that if someone wants to help others, they must help themselves first. That being said, in the essence of improving a community with an organization, one must understand his/her own strengths in order to help guide others with their strengths. Using the StrengthsFinder assessment, I have been able to learn more about the strengths I bring to my organization. The assessment calculated my top five strengths based on my answers to their series of questions. These strengths include: Restorative, Futuristic, Context, Analytical, and Belief. In analyzing these strengths, I learned that I am an individual who loves to solve problems, details what the future might bring, learn from the past, challenge the status quo through empirical data and proof, and hold core values that affect my behavior in positive and motivating ways. Through understanding my strengths, I can build upon them. As for my weaknesses, I will look to the members in my organization who can fill the void that my leadership style might bright. Being conscientious of my own self, it can play a huge role in creating change. Understanding who I am and what I can do is an important individual value within the Social Change Model. Knowing my strengths and the strengths of my fellow members, we can come together to reach our common

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