Benchmark Leadership Personal Model

You will write Part 2 in Topic 8 and combine it with Part 1 (file attached) to create one integrated personal model of leadership (1,250-1,500 words). The two parts involved in creating your personal model of leadership are as follows:    

Part 2:

Reflect on each of the following questions and address them in your personal model of leadership:

1. How could your personal values and personal model of servant leadership influence individual and group      behavior?
2. How could your personal values and personal model of servant leadership positively influence organizations and society?
3. How do servant leadership principles in accordance with the Christian worldview, interact with essential management practices and how does servant leadership influence individual, group, and organizational behavior?

Name: Loren Domingo-Tangco

Course: MGT-410

Date: January 11, 2020

Instructor: Phyllis Abbott

PERSONAL MODEL OF LEADERSHIP

In the developing of personal life goals, the love for family has always taken the central position. Often used as a measure for success, it is important to incorporate goals that settle the desire of living a good life. In order to achieve ambitions of a contented life, some principles must be applied in the daily work and activities. These are the pillars that act as a reminder for the goals being pursued and a center of gravity for the methods taken in pursuing them (Serrat, 2018). A good life is relative to the party defining, in this case thriving at work, enjoying good health, fulfilling needs, and wants that to correspond to their lifestyle.

A transactional leadership approach will be the basis for this leadership plan. This is meant to maintain the energy put in the pursuit of a better house for the family. It will be achieved by first approaching a bank that can provide a mortgage loan and maybe start a prequalification process to start the home buying process. By developing a structured savings plan, in this case to save up for a down payment or the closing cost of a home loan. Transactional leadership is based on a contingent reward (Ahmed et al., 2016), above described via an approved mortgage loan. In pursuit of this, some of my highly ranked values, courage, has been exercised. Planning through the current income flow, putting funds aside, I realized to be able to maintain the lifestyle I practice, I must find other income sources. This inspired me to pursue a second income with my interest in the beauty industry, by investing my extra time in a skin health wellness business.

In exploring the options for a side business, I explored a variety of viable opportunities. As I research, the available niches in the community revealed a range of fields in which I could invest in. Transactional leadership calls for management by exception, which I put into practice passively. I have attained jobs in the identified field, mostly in the service industry, a step made in maintaining an open mind. Through the experience gained, an evaluation analysis was made, putting in place various preexisting conditions for an investment.

Settling on a wellness side business meant a strategy had to be developed to maintain it, especially on the onset. The initial cost would take time for full recovery, therefore, a safety net had to be set up. A good number of stocks of products such as vitamins and skin health supplements were necessary. This move, is an attempt at active management by exception, whereby as the administrator I would work towards a set target of weekly sales to turn the limited stocks to a profitable income.

Seemingly, this might have been a step away from the developing personal plan, but it contributed to the determination of values that would have to be adhered to in the long run. Division of time between my job and the new after-work engagement, heavily influenced my accountability. Responsibility called for effective time management and organizational skills. Further, the diverse inputs that go into running a wellness business challenged my sole proprietorship capabilities. Lessons learned from evaluating feedback submitted by my clients challenged me and over time, developed independence in better decision-making required.

Interaction with the society is inevitable, especially when dealing with a health business that serves the interest of each client. Developing a great relationship with customers and getting referrals from them contributed heavily to my interpersonal skills. Maintaining a balance between being a business owner and a working middle class is met with a lot of compromise, especially in decision-making and self-development meant to elevate the side business while chasing to fulfill a career requirement (Kramer, 2007).

Further, working with a team means that I will have to be accommodating and personal in approaching each of my staff. Not only does this affect my team, but also very crucial in interaction with other companies that I deal with at work. The same values are necessary with my direct clients. This plan is therefore a commitment to make my impact in my respective positions.

The plan outlined is my blueprint for making an impact in multiple capacities. As a worker on my regular job, I contribute to the society through my developed skills with the aim of making the society a better place. As a family provider, the plan and values adopted are my path to impacting the society in terms of happiness and a pace setter for younger members of the society. Further, being a business owner is my contribution to the economy and a pride accomplishment among my peers.

The described particulars are my general ambitions towards achieving my pursuit of a successful life, equally marked by a happy thriving family. Thus, the setting of goals and adoption of necessary strategies to achieve them is the concept for my ideas. A transactional leadership model is therefore a befitting vessel for the taking off and achievement of my personal plans. Once goals are achieved, new ones will be adopted and equally followed through.

References

Ahmed, Z, K., Nawaz, A., Khan, I. Leadership Theories and Styles: A Literature Review Journal of Resources Development and Management Vol.16, 2016

Kramer, T.J.,

Transformational Leadership (2nd ed.) by M. B. Bass & E. G. Riggio. The Psychology Manager Journal Vol 10,2007

Serrat, O., 2018. Personal Leadership Development Plans: Essentials and Practicum Retrieved on 11th Dec, 2019 from

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327212569_Personal_Leadership_Development_Plans_Essentials_and_Practicum

Creatinga Personal Model of Leadership

Instructions

You will create a personal model of leadership based on your research and reflections on what you learn throughout this course.

What is a personal model of leadership?

Leadership is an important dimension of personal growth and development. Developing leadership qualities is a complex process that involves much more than simply selecting an appealing leadership model or participating in leadership training. Creating a satisfying personal model of leadership, which reflects one’s values and beliefs and impacts how one affects organizations, communities, and society, is a lifelong process.

What approach should I take to complete my personal leadership model?

Building a personal leadership model can be approached from both a systematic and holistic perspective. It also requires creativity, passion, and a framework that leaders can use as they explore various models of leadership over their lifetimes. The process of creating a personal model involves continuously exploring and analyzing various leadership models. You will find certain elements of these models appealing and might choose to integrate them into your own model. Others you will not want to include. It is important to weigh the elements against your own system of values and beliefs and select the ones that will most enrich your own model and the lives of those whom you lead.

What do I use to develop my personal model of leadership?

As you explore various leadership models, utilize the table provided below to breakdown, select, and record their appealing elements. You will complete the table as you move through the process of developing your leadership model throughout the course. This table will serve as a starting point or outline as you think through your personal model of leadership and write your paper.

How do I develop my personal model of leadership?

Creating a leadership model involves the following:

1. Select the basic values that will provide the foundation and identify the leadership behaviors that will result from those values. As you select values for your own model, link each one you choose to one of these following four perspectives:

a. Values that guide you from an individual or “I” perspective.

b. Values that guide you from an interpersonal perspective.

c. Values that guide you from an organizational perspective.

d. Values that guide you from a societal perspective.

2. Identify a clear approach for creating a sense of meaning and purpose, including contributing to society. You will consider why the values you selected are meaningful and how you can utilize them to contribute to the greater good. Also, identify the impact of one’s contributions to self, others, organizations, and society. You will consider how the behaviors that result from your foundation of values impact the world around you in a positive and meaningful way.

Two Parts to Creating Your Personal Model of Leadership

You will write your personal model of leadership in two parts. You will submit Part 1 in Topic 5 and receive feedback from the instructor. You will write Part 2 in Topic 8 and combine it with Part 1 and your instructor feedback to create one integrated personal model of leadership (1,250-1,500 words). The two parts involved in creating your personal model of leadership are as follows:

Part 1:

Select values from the “Rokeach Values Survey” that will provide the foundation of your model and discuss the leadership behaviors that will result from those values (850-1,000 words). Be sure to select values for each of the following four levels: individual, interpersonal, organizational, and societal. You will complete the “Rokeach Values Survey” located in topic materials to assist you in selecting your values.

Part 2:

Reflect on each of the following questions and address them in your personal model of leadership:

1. How could your personal values and personal model of servant leadership influence individual and group behavior?

2. How could your personal values and personal model of servant leadership positively influence organizations and society?

3. How do servant leadership principles in accordance with the Christian worldview, interact with essential management practices and how does servant leadership influence individual, group, and organizational behavior?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the

LopesWrite Technical Support articles

for assistance.

Is there an example that I may follow to craft my leadership model?

Below are definitions and an example you can follow as you use the provided table to think through and develop your own personal model of leadership.

Definitions

Values and beliefs: A value or belief describes something that is important to you. It fits into the sentence: “I value…” Examples include integrity, respect, trust, high performance, making an impact, and a clean environment.

Behaviors and action: A behavior describes the visible actions that demonstrate (or are based on) a value. For example, if you believe in “trust” as a value, then the behavior may be, “I always keep private information shared with me in confidence to myself.”

Clear approach for creating meaning and purpose: This is the sense of meaning or purpose that you focus on based on your values. So, if you value protecting the environment, you might outline your approach for contributing to an organization that protects wildlife.

Impact: Impact is attaining positive results or improvements in your area of focus. So, if you are working in a wildlife organization, it could be saving the lives of wildlife or protecting a particular ecosystem.

Example Table

	Personal Model of Leadership
Values		Level		Behaviors and Actions		Meaning and Purpose	Impact
Integrity	Individual	I follow through with my commitments.	I want to be recognized for my integrity.	I feel good about my actions and behaviors.
Respect	Interpersonal	I listen to others with the intent to understand their meaning and feelings.	People on my team treat each other with respect.	I have a high-performing team that meets or exceeds goals.
High Performance	Organizational	I encourage my team to regularly meet or exceed its goals.	I define measurable results in a balanced scorecard.	My team measurably impacts the organization’s business results.
Protecting the Environment	Societal	I am an active member in an environmental group/organization.	I improve the lives of wild animals in Arizona by volunteering monthly in an environmental group.	Our group saves animals’ lives and preserves ecosystems.

Below is a blank table for your use. Copy and paste it into your own document and begin completing it as you start examining a variety of leadership models. Add to it as you are exposed to more leadership qualities that appeal to you. Utilize your completed table as a resource to draft your own personal leadership model. You do not need to submit this chart with your assignments.

Personal Model of Leadership

Level

Behaviors and Actions

Meaning and Purpose

Values	Impact
Value 1
Value 2
Value 3
Value 4

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