Article On Leadership Skills Self Assessment

Running head: LEADERSHIP- A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE
Leadership- A Critical Perspective
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Table of Contents
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................2
Self-Assessment:....................................................................................................................2
My Perception vs. Others Perception:....................................................................................3
The Impact of My Style on My Relation:..............................................................................4
Analysis:.................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion:................................................................................................................................5
Reference:..................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction:
Leadership skills plays major role in the leadership style and quality of a person
(Northouse, 2015). In order to operate any organization, it is important for a person to possess
some key skills that can work as his strength to perform his role and responsibility in an
appropriate manner (Nahavandi, 2016). The following article has concentrated on my
leadership skills. The article is based on self-assessment. It has highlighted various aspects of
human nature that play crucial role in shaping up their behaviour and attitude. It has
discussed about the affect of human behaviour on the relationships and work performance.
Self-Assessment:
According to me, I am not an extrovert. At the same time, I have the capabilities to
raise my voice against any unlawful practice. I face difficulties while sharing my viewpoint
in front of many people, but I feel comfortable with my near and dear ones. Although, I take
some time to open up with other members of a team, but I am able to communicate with
everyone. Moreover, having good listening skill is necessary for leadership ability
development (Antonakis 2017). I allow people to speak first and try to understand their point
of view. It helps me to observe the mindset of the others and helps to take efficient decisions
as well. I think I have enough patience to overcome and hurdles. I do not give up easily. This
quality has helped me to overcome many challenges in my life. During my childhood, I was
severely sick during my final exam of my school. My physician did not allow me to take
preparation for the exam. However, keeping hope high always even in critical situation is
needed in leadership (Bolman & Deal 2017). I did not lose hope and decided to take
preparation for the exam. At last, I scored good marks in exam by my determination. I
believe determination, hard work is the key for success, and I am always ready to work hard
to achieve my desired goal. As stated by Fairhurst & Connaughton (2014), leadership skills