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Workplace Environment and Performance

   

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Leadership Reflective Journal1LEADERSHIP REFLECTIVE JOURNAL by [Name]CourseProfessor’s NameInstitutionLocation of InstitutionDate
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Leadership Reflective Journal2Leadership Reflective JournalThe practice of self-reflection and self-awareness for those in leadership position backdates to thousands of years ago during the era of ancient philosophers and teachers. Even though many leaders avoid making self-reflection, Nesbit (2012), argues that self-reflection is the key to effective leadership. Personally, I have to improve my leadership skills. Nurturing my leadership skills requires me to be aware of my values and behaviors, strengths and weaknesses, and ways through which we tend to influence other people. As such, self-reflection is about understanding our leadership styles. Moreover, Branson (2007), asserts that being self-aware enable us to understand how our values are congruent with our behavior. This will enable us to develop a culture of respecting the people we interact with and ourselves. In whatever we do, relating with people mutually enhance our professionalism and the organizational culture. For example, in the school set up, my interaction with teachers and fellow students have contributed immensely to my current leadership stature. This leadership reflective journal will highlight my strengths, weaknesses, and some of the strategies that will enhance my leadership competencies. Evidence of weekly activitiesAs stated by Cameron (2016), morning pages is a longhand three-page, a stream of consciousness writing usually done first thing in the morning. It provokes, synchronize, prioritize, cajole, comfort, and clarify the day at hand. Besides, it entails putting anything on three pages a day and others on subsequent days. In line with Cameron (2016) assertions, the following formed my seven-week morning pages. And for purposes of this report, I will be presenting my documentation of every Monday of the week.
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Leadership Reflective Journal3Week OneOn that Monday morning, I drew a pen in my journal. Pens in our society are very important. People use pens to write sit in exams which gauge their understanding of the course material. Moreover, in the kindergarten, teachers use pens to teach us how to write which has a great influence in who we become in the future. According to Bean (2011), writing enable us to capture great ideas in life besides helping us to speed things in life. We can always note things that we encounter shortly. Leaders, on the other hand, carry pens wherever they go to highlight important stuff and improve motor skills. Bean (2011), concurs that when you note something, it will be very difficult to forget. That is why I often write short notes whenever am in a lecture hallso that I do not forget any important point. Intrinsically, leaders value pens, so do I. Week Two In week two, I noted down the topics I read, communication skills. Communication is very important in the society. Leaders who can communicate effectively have the power to influence the course of any action. On that morning, I learned the importance of effective communication in an organization which includes; building and maintaining good relationships and helping in facilitating innovation (Maguire and Pitceathly 2002). Notably, effective communication helps in building an effective team. A skill I acquired by constantly organizing students when we wanted to perform a task. In a work setting, I learned that effective communication skills help in managing employees which ultimately contribute to the growth of the company. Week Three
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Leadership Reflective Journal4I drew an image of a donkey. In our society, donkeys are often our servants, so does leaders. Donkeys help in performing a difficult task at home by carrying luggages. They often work without complaining and in the process inspire change in the community. From that image,I saw myself severing people tirelessly and staying focused on my goals and ambitions. I endeavor to work extra hard to achieve my goals of becoming the president one day. Week FourThat Monday morning, I just work up and read the bible. I studied the book of Galatians. In particular, chapter 6 verse 9 was very encouraging, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." That verse encouraged me to be a good leader and stay focus on whatever I do, never to give up because my reward will surelycome. As a leader, I find refuge in this verse. Week Five I drew my dream house. A house provides us with a shelter which is a basic need. In leadership, our character resembles a house. Whenever we encounter problems, our character defines us. Same to after a long day at work or from any activity, we retire in our houses to relax.I will endeavor to build a strong character which will encourage my peers to change their wrongdoing. Lanctot and Irving (2007) observe that good character makes a good name, and a good name possess riches. Therefore, as a leader, maintaining good character is the ultimate goal. Week SixInstead of reading and planning my day, I just visited the gym to exercise. Regular physical activity has several benefits such as helping in controlling weight, combating health
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