Module 5 Entry: Reflective Thinking In my opinion the most important part of adaptable leadership is going to be the ability to think reflectively. To learn from your mistakes, and look inward for mistakes that you have made and learn from them, while pushing to new horizons. This is important to me, because this course has made it apparent to me that I am not a one size fits all person, literally and figuratively. Admittedly it took a bit for me to realize what I had done wrong, as well as recognize what I needed to do less of. If the concept of self-reflection wasn’t applied to my life, while it would lead to some ignorant bliss, I would be sorely lacking in the ability to others perception of myself. If I were to neglect reflective thinking,
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I have always been told that I was the rock in the storm, and the unstoppable force. Perhaps, through self-reflection, I can learn the dynamics of my teams and push through to a new level of synergy and social awareness. Through purposeful action and well thought out intent I can capitalize on those who differ from me, while still accomplishing the mission. If I can adopt this capability and excel at it, I can better empower subordinates who aren’t likeminded in their leadership style and conflict management style. I can help them become the leader they strive to be, without unintentionally muting them with my myopic approach to leadership. With reflective thinking, I can fit in better with my peers, while preventing myself from becoming a hoarder of duties and responsibilities. While learning how to trust my peers more, and entrust them the likelihood of the things I have come to know as important. Through reflective thinking, I can learn better the ability to cater to my leadership team. Listening to their needs, reflecting and making appropriate decisions in the wake of their requests. Through application of self-reflection in my everyday interactions I can enable all parties involved with me to become more developed and more
I have always been told that I was the rock in the storm, and the unstoppable force. Perhaps, through self-reflection, I can learn the dynamics of my teams and push through to a new level of synergy and social awareness. Through purposeful action and well thought out intent I can capitalize on those who differ from me, while still accomplishing the mission. If I can adopt this capability and excel at it, I can better empower subordinates who aren’t likeminded in their leadership style and conflict management style. I can help them become the leader they strive to be, without unintentionally muting them with my myopic approach to leadership. With reflective thinking, I can fit in better with my peers, while preventing myself from becoming a hoarder of duties and responsibilities. While learning how to trust my peers more, and entrust them the likelihood of the things I have come to know as important. Through reflective thinking, I can learn better the ability to cater to my leadership team. Listening to their needs, reflecting and making appropriate decisions in the wake of their requests. Through application of self-reflection in my everyday interactions I can enable all parties involved with me to become more developed and more