Strength in Leadership – Week 5 Forum
A Leader with Character
The leader I know possesses a commanding presence, leading with unwavering character even in the face of tribulation. However, recent events have thrust him into trial mode, where he remains resolute and unyielding. His strength is palpable, as if a force emanates from within him. He navigates through challenges with a firm hand, always aware of what needs to be done and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it. At times, he finds himself needing to assert his authority, perhaps even pushing his weight around a bit. It is a necessary measure, especially when faced with unfounded allegations that have never been proven true. Despite the backlash and the rallying of those who opposed him, he maintains a great heart, showing genuine care for his family, his staff, and the people he serves. Though he grapples with the situation, occasionally succumbing to feelings of victimhood, I have witnessed him working diligently to overcome these issues. He meets his own self-awareness head-on, refusing to be consumed by it, and continues to forge ahead. He battles those who try to ride on his coattails in court, and I have no doubt that he will ultimately prevail. Once he emerges victorious, he will reclaim his strength, recover fully, and once again pursue a future in public office.
Leadership Self Assessment
Regarding my own leadership self-assessment, I wasn’t surprised by the results. It showed that I am authentic, which aligns with the effort I have put into my journey of self-discovery to become more self-aware and empathetic towards others. Additionally, I scored high in the areas of building relationships and achieving goals, which also didn’t come as a surprise. To track my progress in life, I have created a visual program where I label the right and left sides as “feminine” and “masculine” respectively, rather than relating it to relationships or tasks. Through my spiritual practices, which include yoga, I have become aware of my strong masculine side, which is action-oriented and task-driven. Combining this knowledge with other assessments, I strive to achieve my goals in order to make a significant impact.
On the reactive side, which I refer to as coming from a place of fear, (I call it below the line) I confidently addressed it in my video, even though I didn’t have the test results at that time. After a lengthy conversation with a close friend who also happens to be a psychiatrist, I opened up about the significant struggles I’ve been facing with my ego lately. As I strive for purposeful mastery, my ego has been making itself known over the past few months. My friend spoke, and I listened attentively. She made it clear that ego itself isn’t necessarily a negative thing; it’s the underlying motivation behind it that truly matters. Of course, this led to another intense conversation. However, upon reflection, I have noticed a few tendencies towards being controlling and conversely compliant in my assessments. Yet, what has truly become apparent (thanks to my conversation) is that my ego teeters on the double-edged sword of arrogance. Therefore, this is the issue I am diligently working on during my meditations and daily self-awareness practice.
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