My Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)

1. Leadership, to me, means giving people the desire, direction, and resources needed to reach an objective. Leaders should inspire others to want to work towards an end. Additionally, we should provide them with the path to reach the finish line. Finally, we must equip our people with the tools necessary to complete their mission. Throughout my career, I have experienced leaders of varying effectiveness. Everyone may be a leader, but some are more effective than others. Unfortunately, a number of the leadership influences in my career have demonstrated poor leadership. Although I have learned a great deal from the strong leaders, I have learned far more about how not to lead from the poor ones. Early in my career, many of my superiors …show more content…
Despite the fact that my Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) feedback report shows that my observers are generally in agreement with my own understanding of my behaviors, there are a few differences. The ability to identify how our views differ, combined with the helpful responses to the essay questions, has opened my eyes to several behaviors that need attention. The results of my LPI confirmed what I suspected would be my weaker areas of leadership. As an introvert, I have the tendency to keep to myself and not express myself well. While these qualities may have been acceptable for a non rate or a junior petty officer, I understand that I must work on improving my communication skills to be a proficient senior leader. Consequently, the Leadership Behaviors that I want to improve all involve verbal expression. The behaviors that I chose are Asking for feedback on how my actions affect other people’s performance, Showing others how their long-term interests can be realized by enlisting a common vision, and Challenging people to try out new and innovative ways to do their …show more content…
My leadership philosophy focuses on creating an environment in which people can be successful. Setting clear expectations for personal conduct serves as a foundation for this environment. Therefore, accountability must be stressed at all times. Learning about the needs of my crew is important. Showing concern for the development of my subordinates lets them know that they are valued members of our team. Once I know what they want to accomplish, I can provide guidance on what they need to do to reach their goals. Likewise, I can provide the resources, such as schools or shop assignments, necessary for the success of the individual and, in turn, the