Analysis of Personal and Organizational Leadership Goals

This assignment explores the multifaceted aspects of leadership, delving into both personal and organizational goals. It examines the motivations behind becoming a leader, highlighting the development of skills such as communication, discipline, and knowledge. The analysis extends to organizational purposes, emphasizing strategy creation, employee motivation, and the alignment of individual and company objectives, using the 'We Can' concept as an example. The assignment further identifies challenges in aligning personal and professional goals, such as differing opinions and the impact of teamwork on organizational focus. Finally, it proposes solutions to overcome these challenges, including habit improvement and innovative ideas to foster both personal and organizational growth. The assignment is supported by references to various leadership and management resources.

Reading Head: MANAGEMENT 0
Management
April 6
2020

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Contents
Question-1..................................................................................................................................2
Question-2..................................................................................................................................2
Question-3..................................................................................................................................3
Question-4..................................................................................................................................3
References..................................................................................................................................5

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Question-1
There are some personal as well as professional reasons to become a leader. The main
personal purposes of becoming a leader are that it enhances the personal values of an
individual. It also helps a person in becoming focused. It will also develop skills in
productivity and knowledge will also be enhanced. Some special powers of leaders help them
in enhancing their leadership skills. Communication skills of an individual will also be
improved and they will also be able to gain confidence1. The factors that drive me towards
leadership are discipline, knowledge, consistency, and passion. All these factors are very
influencing and they also help in developing self-motivation. These factors are also consider
to be my strengths because I can control my impulsive feelings and emotions. Leaders know
of organizations' situations, rules, and policies they are also aware of the market conditions. It
also helps in their personal as well as professional growth.
Question-2
My organizational purposes as a leader are to create and establish strategies in the
organization. It is also my responsibility of leaders to ensure the growth and development of
the organization. But it can be done when employees are motivated and focused. My
organizational purpose also includes the achievement of organizational goals2. As a leader it
is my duty to align my goals with the goals of the organization. As an employee of the
organizations I believe in the concept of “We Can”. It can be showed with the help of an
example. Elizabeth Eastland from Rainbow Services refers that this concept helps her in
developing her personal as well as professional skills. Her teamwork skills and social
1 Hendricks, B. “Purpose-Driven Leadership: Definition, Example & Benefits”. Study.com 2017,
https://study.com/academy/lesson/purpose-driven-leadership-definition-example-benefits.htm, (accessed 04
06, 2020).
2 Edmonds, S. C. “The Purpose of Leadership”. The Purposeful Culture Group, 2015,
https://www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com/2015/04/13/the-purpose-of-leadership/#blogcontent,
(accessed 04 06, 2020).

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engagement skills have been improved at the same time. She said that her strengths,
command among individuals also have been improved. Commitments towards organization
have also been improved from earlier. It also creates an alignment between personal and
organizational goals3.
Question-3
There are several challenges I have faced in aligning personal goals with professional goals.
These challenges are as follow:
 There is a difference of opinions between both of my perspectives. My personal
perspectives aim at learning new and advanced concepts but organizational may not
be in a situation in adapting that technologies or knowledge.
 There are times when I give priority to my personal goals but it may be a crucial time
of organization and organization wants their goals to be prioritized. This is also
considered to be a big challenge in alignment4.
 According to my point of view teamwork can also results in a challenge for the
organization. Because through teamwork personal and professional relationships can
be developed. If informal relations sustain in organization goals of the organization
cannot be achieved because then we will not take the goals of the organization
seriously and we will start giving priority to their personal goals5.
3 Compass point of view. “On Purpose: Aligning individual purpose and organizational purpose”. from Compass
point of view, 2014, https://www.compasspoint.org/blog/purpose-aligning-individual-purpose-and-
organizational-direction, (accessed 04 06, 2020).
4 Davis, S. M., & Lawrence, P. R. “Problems of Matrix Organizations.” Harvard Business Review, 2020,
https://hbr.org/1978/05/problems-of-matrix-organizations, (accessed 04 06, 2020).
5 Craig, N., & Snook, S. A. “From Purpose to Impact”., Harvard Business Review, 2014
https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact, (accessed 04 06, 2020).

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Question-4
There are several challenges that I faced in aligning organizational goals with my personal
goals. But these challenges can be resolved by adopting several methods. If I will improve
my habits as an employee then alignment of both the gaols can be done successfully. In my
organization there are many employees who did not take the goals of the organization
seriously but if we will start taking the goals of the organization seriously then achievement
of personal and professional goals is ensured. If I will initiate some innovative ideas for
growth and development of an organization as an employee then organization will also
equally support me and it will ensure my personal growth as well. If I connect goals of the
company with my personal purpose then there are chances to overcome these challenges.
These steps will help in my personal growth and organizational growth6.
6 Fridman, A. “Four Essential Habits to Align Purpose and Values with Actions”, Mansueto Ventures, 2017
https://www.inc.com/graham-winfrey/how-solve-cash-flow-problems-besides-sba-loans.html, (accessed 04
06, 2020).

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References
Compass point of view. “On Purpose: Aligning individual purpose and organizational
purpose”. From Compass point of view, 2014, https://www.compasspoint.org/blog/purpose-
aligning-individual-purpose-and-organizational-direction, (accessed 04 06, 2020.
Craig, N., & Snook, S. A. “From Purpose to Impact”., Harvard Business Review, 2014
https://hbr.org/2014/05/from-purpose-to-impact, (accessed 04 06, 2020).
Davis, S. M., & Lawrence, P. R. “Problems of Matrix Organizations.” Harvard Business
Review, 2020, https://hbr.org/1978/05/problems-of-matrix-organizations, (accessed 04 06,
2020).
Edmonds, S. C. “The Purpose of Leadership”. The Purposeful Culture Group, 2015,
https://www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com/2015/04/13/the-purpose-of-leadership/
#blogcontent, (accessed 04 06, 2020).
Fridman, A. “Four Essential Habits to Align Purpose and Values with Actions”, Mansueto
Ventures, 2017 https://www.inc.com/graham-winfrey/how-solve-cash-flow-problems-
besides-sba-loans.html, (accessed 04 06, 2020).
Hendricks, B. “Purpose-Driven Leadership: Definition, Example & Benefits”. Study.com
2017, https://study.com/academy/lesson/purpose-driven-leadership-definition-example-
benefits.htm, (accessed 04 06, 2020).

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