Peak Performance Observation Report

When I watched the lecture video, I was inspired, and I begin to ask myself if I was a peak performer. The lecture used several definitions to describe the peak performer, and there were several that I found striking. First, peak performers finish what they start, despite the challenges (Bethel University, 2013). Having this quality as a Bethel student is necessary because there will be challenges. I think peak performers have made a decision before starting a task that they will finish or meet their goal no matter what challenges come their way. I reflect on some of the problems I faced, and I see how I handled the situation like a peak performer. I was able to meet these challenges because I felt responsible. Bethel University (2013) talked about peak performers being responsible and not embracing a victim mentality. When you take responsibility, even for the actions, you may not have caused it gives you the …show more content…
My results indicate that I have some strengths and weaknesses. My strengths are management and leadership of people, self-esteem and confidence, and responsibility. Administration and leadership of individuals are strengths I possess because I always find myself in a leadership position on my job. I know I am a good leader because I listen to people, and I try to understand everyone is different. Leading people also ties to my other strength, responsibility. As a leader, you have to be willing to take responsibility when things go well and when things fail. The lecture video talked about peak performers meeting failures before meeting a success, and I think this is true (Bethel University, 2013). I believe peak performers can meet failure with a smile because they possess another quality that is my strength, and that is self-confidence. I believe in myself, and I know I can accomplish a task when I put forward my best