L.E.A.D. Session 1: Who Am I?-Participant Guide

Participant Guide

Pdf Summary

The LEAD Program Participant Guide for Session 1 outlines a comprehensive journey designed to prepare participants for future leadership opportunities. The program is structured around the core pillars of Lead, Explore, Assess, and Develop, and runs over several months with a mix of both face-to-face and virtual sessions.<br /><br />The agenda includes key activities like a leadership bingo icebreaker, personal reflections on significant life events impacting participants' leadership journeys, and discussions on DISC behavioral styles. DISC styles are categorized into Direct, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientious styles, each with distinct characteristics and potential challenges.<br /><br />Leadership styles are further examined, ranging from Autocratic to Visionary, with an emphasis on understanding when to adopt different styles based on the situation and team dynamics. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their go-to style and the importance of flexibility in leadership.<br /><br />A significant focus is placed on Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), which is broken down into five elements: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills. The session encourages participants to self-assess these areas to identify strengths and areas for improvement, promoting growth in personal and professional contexts.<br /><br />The session also addresses Talents and Strengths, utilizing Gallup’s Clifton Strengths to help participants recognize and leverage their inherent abilities. Activities are designed to identify personal strengths and their applications at work, culminating in participants drafting a leadership brand statement that aligns with their values and leadership aspirations.<br /><br />The guide includes development plan updates, homework assignments like creating a personal brand statement, and resources for further learning. Participants are also tasked with identifying and committing to specific actions to build and enhance their leadership brand throughout the course.

Keywords

Leadership

DISC styles

Emotional Intelligence

Self-Awareness

Clifton Strengths

Leadership styles

Personal brand

Leadership journey

Self-assessment

Development plan