Core Self Evaluation
I feel as though my self- awareness has changed in a
variety of ways since beginning the Leadership program. In regards to my Core
Self Evaluation, I feel as though I have been able to guide my personality attributes
to help guide my behavior and decision making, in both personal and
professional environments. Core self evaluation uncovers levels of self esteem,
self efficacy, emotional stability and self control. Therefore I feel as though
my self esteem and self efficacy level has risen a great deal since joining the
course.
As an introvert, I used to feel as though, I was at
less of an advantage due to the personality traits of the extroverts I would be
in competition with or working with, however over the course of the last two
classes I have grown to realize the benefits of being an introvert and actually
learned about a number of famous introverts who have been extremely successful,
which gave me the confidence to embrace the introvert I am at heart. I also
feel as though my emotional stability and self control have grown a lot since
the beginning of the course as I feel I am more in control of my emotions and
actions in a professional environment but even more so in my personal life.
Emotional Intelligence
I feel as though my emotional intelligence has also grown
a lot since the starting of this course, as I tend to be more aware of the
emotions of the individuals around me. I have learned that this is key in a
professional environment, especially in a team setting. I think it is very important
for managers to know and understand the emotional cues their subordinates are
giving off, as their job performance may sometimes suffer from internal or
external issues that are going on. I also think it is important for employees
to understand the emotional intelligence of their managers or supervisors, so
they may have an understanding as to why certain decisions are being made
sometimes.
Attitudes Towards Change
I believe that this is probably one of the areas I
have grown most in so far, since starting this course. I think that my
adaptability to various situations has allowed me the ability to gain control
of certain situations I would usually have been uncomfortable with. I have
grown to learn that I must continue to work on my weaknesses so they are no
longer looked at as weaknesses but simply as an area that may need improvement.
I also believe that while I have
always taken responsibility for my actions, that I am also more in control of
expressing the mistakes that I have made, taking responsibility from those
mistakes and in turn learning from them. I believe that I have become less fearful
in voicing my mistakes, as I know that mistakes are a part of everyday life and
without them, you would never have the opportunity for improvement. I feel as
though I am more successful in learning and growing because I have less of a
fear of being viewed as someone who makes mistakes, instead of someone who
makes them and learns from them to become better.
Cognitive Style
I feel as though my cognitive style has also grown a
great deal from the start of this program until now. I feel this way because I
feel as though my personal thought processes, perceptions and methods of
acquiring and storing information is at a more advanced level than it used to
be. I feel as though I look at a problem with a more open mind and allow myself
more options in figuring out solutions to the issue at hand. Before I began the
course, I would choose obvious solutions to an issue I would face and then most
likely get stuck with how to solve the problem. Since the start of the program I
feel like I can think outside the box now and come up with resolutions that are
not so obvious to come to better, more effective solutions that can be used in
the long run.
Values
I feel like my values have allowed me the ability to
identify my personal standards and moral judgments and have allowed me to grow
as an individual as I learn to embrace the challenges that I face throughout
the years. I feel that professionally I have grown to be loyal and honest and
hard working. I feel that I have learned to be a team player and have also
learned what it takes to be a manager and leader. I truly believe that my level
of integrity and confidence has also grown a great deal throughout the years
and has provided me with the ability to truly believe that I can do what I set
my heart on. I feel that my values have and will continue to strengthen as I
continue to expand upon my education and challenge myself to become a better
mother, wife, daughter, sister, and employee.
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