Need Sunday @ 8:30 pm Weeks 1 & 2 Assignment: Showcasing Leadership Strengths
PLEAS READ INSTRUCTIONS
OBJECTIVES:
Complete leadership assessments based on
The Truth About Leadership
(make sure you are signed into Safari) textbook and DISC profile.
NOTE: This is a three-part assignment. Make sure to complete all three parts for full credit. The assignment is due at the end of Week 2. Use this time wisely as you complete your infographic.
SECTION 1 INSTRUCTIONS:
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is key to leading effectively. By reflecting on past performance, you are able to determine the leadership truths that have contributed to both your successes and challenges.
1. Take the Leadership Assessment (Excel document).
2. Answer the following questions on the attached Word document. Include your name on this and all assignments. Make sure you have read about your strength areas in The Truth About Leadership (make sure you are signed into Safari), so you can demonstrate an understanding of the concepts in your answers.
SECTION 2 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take the D
ISC
assessment at: DISC (https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/)
2. When completing this assessment:
- Put your school hat on and answer quickly. (Answer how you behave in school.)
- Don’t overthink each answer.
- Find your highest letter of Behavior (D, I, S, or C) or a combination of letters.
- Take a screen shot of your results (shift, command, 3). Your results are lost once you leave the page.
3. Read about your style (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliant) on the assessment webpage.
SECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONS:
The purpose of this assignment is to express an understanding of your leadership strengths in an Infographic format. For those students who are taking Portfolio courses, you will use this information for those classes.
You will begin creating your Personal Best Leadership Profile in the format of an electronic Infographic. Your final assignment in the course will be adding to this infographic. You can use any colors and style of your choice.
This Infographic will showcase two out of four sections: (You will include additional sections in your final assignment.)
1. Your three leadership truth strengths from the textbook. Use your assessment to determine strengths. Include the truth names and personal summary statements about how you use the truths in your life.
2. Your one – two DISC Profile strengths (From the DISC assessment). Include the style name(s) and a personal summary of strengths including traits that are strengths of your style.
You will add the other sections in your final assignment.
You can choose any electronic application for your Infographic. There are several no cost basic options. These include:
Piktochart
Canva
Easel.ly
Deliverables:
– Leadership Assessment Word Document
– DiSC Profile Screenshot Results
– An Electronic Leadership Infographic
Leadership Truth Assessment and Understanding
Name:
Introduction:
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a leader is key to leading effectively. Do you know yours? Take the Leadership Assessment and answer the following questions. See the assignment rubric for specific grade requirements.
Leadership Truth Chapter Score:
Chapter/Truth
Score
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Questions:
1. What chapter(s) did you score the highest? Give an example when you displayed this leadership skill.
2. What chapter(s) did you score the lowest? Why do you think you scored lower in this area?
3. Choose one chapter that you would like to focus on this month. What is the chapter and why did you choose it?
4. Do you consider yourself a leader? Why or why not?
5. As the authors have shown, the most impactful leaders are those we know and are usually those closest to us. Describe the best leader you have personally known and why you chose him/her. This could be a family member, current or past manager, sports coach, friend, etc.
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>Sheet = Agree
Question Score = Strongly Agree
2 4 0 = Partly Agree
0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 Question Score Question Score 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 Total 0 3 0 Question Score 0 6 0 0 0 0 . Take actions that create forward momentum.
Total 0 . Explore, identify, and define the nature, cause, and implications of problems.
8 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 Total 0 . Continuously give and receive feedback on results of learning efforts.
Question Score Question Score 12 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 Total 0 &CLeadership Assessment1
Rate your skills using the following scale:
Chapter 1: You Make A Difference
Chapter 2: Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership
1= Strongly Disagree
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Question
Score
2= Disagree
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20
9
23
14
Total
1. Balance focusing on the future with an understanding of the present and events from the past.
Chapter 3: Values Drive Commitment
Chapter 4: Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart
2. Maintain self-awareness in external challenges or unexpected events.
7
3. Support others in achieving their objectives through regular one-on-one meetings.
11
15
2
6
16
4. Take time regularly to get updated on current events.
5. In conversation, provide undivided attention, show interest, and suspend judgment.
Chapter 5: You Can’t Do It Alone
Chapter 6: Trust Rules
Question Score
6. Forthright and candid in all situations with all people.
17
7. Show respect when questioning the ideas and opinions of others.
25
21
Total 0
27
8
9. Attend industry functions and trade shows on a regular basis.
Chapter 7: Challenge is the Crucible for Greatness
Chapter 8: You Either Lead by Example or Don’t Lead At All
Question Score Question Score
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13
10 0
18
11. Demonstrate consistency between expressed beliefs, values, and actions.
28
24
12
13. Assess which role is most appropriate for the person and situation.
Chapter 9: The Best Leaders Are The Best Learners
Chapter 10: Leadership is an Affair of the Heart
14. Possess an understanding of business operations (budgeting, marketing, sales, etc.).
19
22
30
29
15. Manage time in a way that balances personal and professional objectives.
16. Focus on actual results of a process or plan.
17. Build relationships and ask questions to support a variety of initiatives.
The totals from each chapter will show you your score.
Refer to the range of scores to identify what type of further action you should take.
18. Demonstrate an understanding of living and leading by example.
3-6: Taking immediate action to improve your results is suggested.
7-12: Develop action plans to be implemented over the next month.
19. Identify and develop skills and effective behavior in others.
13-15: You are performing well as a leader. Pinpoint areas to optimize your performance.
20. Possess technical competencies to achieve relevant goals and objectives.
21. Consistently and clearly communicates the desired results of a process or plan.
22. Align people’s visions, values, goals, and action plans with bigger picture.
23. Possess an understanding of industry trends.
24. Identify and change self-defeating behaviors.
25. Explore readiness to change and move ahead by knowing the stages of group development.
26. Know what I value and why I value it.
27. Behave predictably and consistently in similar situations.
28. Engage in positive self-talk on a regular basis.
29. Work daily on creating a positive legacy.
30. Have a strong desire to improve my leadership abilities.