Stephen R. Covey once stated “We immediately become more effective when we decide to change ourselves rather than asking thinks to change for us.” Assessing yourself regularly as a manager is just as imperative as assessing your employees. To that end, I have taken the Seven Habits Profile and I ranked mainly in the “ very good”. However the rankings that were most significant to me where the ones I ranked in the “outstanding” range: Think Win/Win, Seek First to Understand and Synergize. These areas most exhibit my style of leadership. The leadership theory that best portrays a representation of my leadership style is the Relationship Theory also known as the Transformational Leadership Theory. “Thinking Win/Win” supports the Transformation
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“Seek First to Understand” supports this theory in that it indicates how imperative effective communication and listening is. Covey suggests we engage in "Empathic Listening"(239). According to Covey we should effectively listen to t others to gain insight and view the world as they do. Also, “Synergize” aligns with the Transformational Theory because through creative cooperation two or more individuals could harvest something so outstanding that neither party could do alone. "The goal of transformational leadership is to “transform” people and organizations in a literal sense – to change them in mind and heart; enlarge vision, insight, and understanding; clarify purposes; make behavior congruent with beliefs, principles, or values; and bring about changes that are permanent, self-perpetuating, and momentum building." (Steven Covey, Author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People) To that end, I will discuss three of my strengths and weaknesses based on the chosen …show more content…
“There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management goals and objectives." was the title and George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham wrote it. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time- Based. It was initially viewed as a business tool taught and utilized by thousands of people to improve project management processes in business. However, today smart goals are utilized by many people globally, for setting a variety of goals; personal development goals, career goals, health goals, ad financial goals to mention a few. My first smart goal I have developed is to become self-disciplined/proactive so that I can carry out my plans effectively and avoids habits of procrastination and wasting time. This goal meets the SMART goals requirements in the following ways:
• Specific: Plan daily and weekly for work goals/task, personal goals/task, and leisure time. I would become more innovative and advance in self-direction by setting goals.
• Measurable: Each morning I will evaluate goals that need to be accomplished. Throughout the day I will ensure that I stay on schedule.
• Attainable:
“Seek First to Understand” supports this theory in that it indicates how imperative effective communication and listening is. Covey suggests we engage in "Empathic Listening"(239). According to Covey we should effectively listen to t others to gain insight and view the world as they do. Also, “Synergize” aligns with the Transformational Theory because through creative cooperation two or more individuals could harvest something so outstanding that neither party could do alone. "The goal of transformational leadership is to “transform” people and organizations in a literal sense – to change them in mind and heart; enlarge vision, insight, and understanding; clarify purposes; make behavior congruent with beliefs, principles, or values; and bring about changes that are permanent, self-perpetuating, and momentum building." (Steven Covey, Author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People) To that end, I will discuss three of my strengths and weaknesses based on the chosen …show more content…
“There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management goals and objectives." was the title and George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham wrote it. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time- Based. It was initially viewed as a business tool taught and utilized by thousands of people to improve project management processes in business. However, today smart goals are utilized by many people globally, for setting a variety of goals; personal development goals, career goals, health goals, ad financial goals to mention a few. My first smart goal I have developed is to become self-disciplined/proactive so that I can carry out my plans effectively and avoids habits of procrastination and wasting time. This goal meets the SMART goals requirements in the following ways:
• Specific: Plan daily and weekly for work goals/task, personal goals/task, and leisure time. I would become more innovative and advance in self-direction by setting goals.
• Measurable: Each morning I will evaluate goals that need to be accomplished. Throughout the day I will ensure that I stay on schedule.
• Attainable: