Self-Leadership: Analysis of Skills, Strengths, and Action Plan Report

This report is a comprehensive self-assessment of leadership skills, focusing on emotional intelligence, positivity, self-motivation, and decision-making. It begins with an introduction outlining the importance of self-leadership and its impact on personal and professional success, followed by a literature review of key self-leadership concepts. The core of the report involves a 360-degree feedback analysis, incorporating scores from various self-assessment tools and feedback from managers, friends, and coworkers. This feedback is used to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. The report then delves into self-reflection, discussing internal locus of control and work-life balance, and concludes with an action plan designed to enhance identified skills and address weaknesses. The assignment demonstrates an understanding of self-leadership principles and a commitment to personal development.

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Self-Leadership

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Introduction
Self-leadership proves to be significant in person life of every person. In this
assignment, several skills of self-leadership have been discussed such as emotional
intelligence, positivity, self-motivation, self-confidence, decision making power and
communication. I always wanted be a successful manager. Therefore, it is essential for me to
know the strength and weakness of myself. I also require the leadership and management
skills including the positive behaviour toward each and every person. It is true that by
applying the strengths in my life will help in getting the positive result. It can also help in
encouraging the person to adopt several creative skills as well as actions in order to improve
themselves (Antonakis & Day, 2017). The main purpose of this assignment is to develop the
skills through examining the current skills level deeply. By knowing the current skills in
deep, strength and weakness come in front. Furthermore, it has also examined the current
skills level by completing the 360 feedback from manager, friends and co-workers. In the
third part of the assignment, discussion is carried on the self-reflection on my own weakness
and strength. It has also bring the area of improvement and development through adoption of
several activities. After knowing the area of improvement, I will also make the action plan in
order to improve my own skills (Grint, Jones & Holt, 2016).
Literature of the self-leadership skills
Self-leadership is the first stage of the leadership. Whether it is manager or
subordinate, leadership plays an essential role. It is also a sort of motivation or drive toward
the achievement of one’s goals. It also affects all the aspect of life such as social life, career,
as well as the general grooming of the person. Report on the self-leadership explains
leadership as the path that every person attains in order to become successful (Northouse,
2017). In every organization, it is also for the leader to possess some kind of governing skills
in order to bring the smooth functioning in the organisation.
Management is my chosen occupation. Therefore, it is essential to consider the self-
leadership skills. Some of the skills are essentially required in every manager. These skills are
significant in knowing the success of the organization as well as its strength to cope up with
the competitors. Among all the skills, planning is the most essential skill in order to plan the
objective. A good manager is always able to carry pout eh effective and measurable goal,
strategies, resources, as well as budget allocation. All these things are essential to determine

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in order to bring success in the organization. delegation is also one another essential skill in
the manager it should delegate those roles and responsibility that are required to be met soon
(Serrat, 2017). However, it can also prove to be critical decision when the manager carries
some of the responsibilities on and some are fulfilled by subordinate. As a leader, it is
essential to have the effective communication skills. Besides this, communication should also
be done through the right medium or channel in order to clarify the objectives clearly.
Therefore, self-leadership can said to be the inclusion of essential skills that is required to
possess by the manager for success of the organization (Burgoon, Guerrero & Floyd, 2016).
360 degree feedback
Table 1
Current skill level
Instrument Score Interpretation Strength Weakness Learning
Positivity Scored 4 out
of 10
Analysing
the entire
areas where
positivity
were
required
Optimistic
nature
Lack of
confidence in
some of the
areas
Required to
be fearless
Dealing with
the
unattractive
task that are
essential
Score 52 out
of 100
15-20 very
low level
21-36 low
level
37-52
moderate
level
53-61 high
level
62-80 very
high level
After
performing
activity on
my part, I
always feel
confident and
happy
I also need
some
practice
before doing
any
assignment.
In order to
remove
weaknesses, I
am trying to
bring the
confidence in
my goal.
PERMA Score 12:25 Score I always feel The biggest I have

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between the
9 and 10
indicate the
very high
level.
Score
between 7
and 8
indicate the
high level
Score
between 6
indicate the
average
level.
Score of 5
indicate the
below
average level
Score of 2
and 3
indicate the
low level
Score of 0
and 1
indicate the
every low
level
confident and
happy when I
take a step
toward my
goal.
weakness is
that I always
need support
of someone
in order to do
something.
learned that I
need some of
the
compromises
in my life.
Psychologica
l capital
Score
between 17
and 30
6 to 11 very
low level
Between 12
to 17 low
I always
confident
whenever I
set the
Due to the
stuck in job, I
have got
some
I need to
bring some
positivity in
order to

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level
18 to 23
moderate
level
24 to 29 high
level
30 to 36 very
high level
targets and
goals in my
area of work
negativity in
myself.
remove
negative
vibes.
Creation of
the self-
motivation
situation
Score 50 10-20 very
low level
20-30 low
level
30-40
moderate
level
40 to 50 high
level
50 to
Very high
level
I always
make the
time to think
about
positive
things rather
than getting
the
drawbacks of
job.
I give more
emphasis on
the rewards
of my work
as compare
to enjoying
little things.
I learnt that
enjoyment is
one such
essential
thing besides
money or
rewards.
After getting the results from interpretation of above explained table, I come to know
my strength as well as weakness both. In addition to this, I have also identified the learning
that is essential for me to learn. By taking into consideration the locus of control, I have
founded the internal control I myself. As per Caliendo, Cobb-Clark & Uhlendorff (2015)
person who have internal locus of control always believe that their disappointment and
achievement always depend on the investment of their efforts as well as they have the
abilities to change their fortune. As compare to this, person who have external locus of
control always believe on their better luck and think that each and everything will be done
according to their fate. In this way, I have always believed on my efforts. It is true that if I
have done anything better, I will definitely appreciate myself on that point. As compare to
this, if I do anything wrong then I always try my best to improve those things. I always put
extra efforts and work hard in order to change the bad situation. Hence, I am an optimistic

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person. This is the reason I have got good score in self-efficacy. This is one of the strong
point in my personality. Besides this, I have less score in my life balance test. It is true that
work life balance is quite essential for the occupational life and personal well being. I need to
increase self-motivation in myself in order to balance the personal and work life. Emotional
intelligence is also seen as one of my weakness that is essential for me to overcome.
Table 2
360 degree feedback
Question asked Strongly
agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree
I am a good leader? 8 4 5 1 0
I have good
emotional
intelligence?
2 3 6 9 2
I have better
decision making
power
3 5 10 1 2
Good behavior with
others
4 8 6 1 2
Level of confidence 1 3 2 8 7
Good level of team
work
8 4 6 2 1
Good in
communication
9 7 3 2 0
I have sent the survey questionnaire to my family members, managers, co workers
and friends. After getting the response from all the person, I come to know that I have good
communication skills, I am good leader and good in team building’ work. I also take all these
positive aspects as my strength. Good responses from the family members also highlight that

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they also consider my personality trait as compare to the occupational trait. Besides his, most
of the people also believe that I have good behaviour and have good communication skills. It
is true that I always like to behave good with every person. I also believe that I have good
communication skills because I always take the initiative to take to people first (Lisak &
Erez, 2015). Besides this, I am good in English and can speak fluent English with few errors.
In addition to this, friends provided me the casual feedback and not too much helpful for me.
At this point also, I believe that friends care too much about me and they do not want to me
bad scores. They said that I am a perfect leader. Due to this, it was not so much helpful for
me. In this way, some of the good and bad things I have come to know regarding me.
In addition to this, I have also putted the column for the suggestions as well as
comments. I have received answers from many people. however, some of the people
suggested me to improve my motivational skills as well as confidence. They also suggested
that I have good team building skills and can lead the team in proper and effective manner.
By getting the good confidence level, I can ensure this. It is true that I am good in doing hard
work due to the internal locus of control.
Reflection on the area of improvement and strength
From the recent survey based on my skills, I found that my area of strength is my
internal control as well as self-efficacy. It is true that these skills are significant in
professional as well as personal life. Internal control and self-efficacy relates to each other. It
highlights the personal belief regarding the positive control. From the past experience, I also
learnt that it is good to invest the time in making efforts for good things. For example- at the
time of any assignment, it is good to put extra efforts in order to get the positive results. If I
will get the distinction, I will reward myself as well as my efforts. In case of failure also, I
never blame my strength or my fate (Carson, Carson & Birkenmeier, 2016). I try to look
every situation in positive manner and try to figure put the drawbacks. It is done in order to
improve the situation in future. I also believe that I always work hard in order to get the better
results and output. IN this way, 100 per cent in every job helps me in getting the things better.
However, if job is not done in proper way, I also do not blame on any of the external factor.
At the end, goals are always in mind and try hard to achieve those goals (Leithwood & Azah,
2016).

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From the results of 360 feedback from my family friends, friends and co workers, I
find the major strength in my good communication skills. Communication skills play an
essential order for every leader. Several forms of communication presents such as verbal as
well as written. Both the communication skills are significant if supervisor want to bring the
productivity under its supervision. Communication also helps in solving problems whether it
is conflict.
The table given below will reflect my own experience as well as state my strong points in
order to handle the situation
situation The experience has taken place at the workplace. my co worker
replaced me due to some of the health issues. I trained her to
take over the shift
Task The co- workers who have the slot was new entrant in the
organization. I also ensured several meetings but the first
interaction was very negative. She was also short in many of
the answer that were being asked. I also realised that the speech
of person was rude as well as harsh. Due to this, I also started
feeling uncomfortable
Action After this situation, I decided to speak privately with the person
instead of complaining to the supervisor. I also let her know hat
some of the meanings of answer are unproductive and worried
about how you will ensure the responsibility after me. She
apologised for such thing and said that she is stressed with
some fo the issues.
Result I think that the conversation was great. After the few time, she
became comfortable and overwhelmed with me. It is true that
better communication helps the person in working effectively.
Learning From this experience, I have learned that it is always good to
take the initiative in order to comfort with the co workers. I also
think that this help in enhancing the confidence of the person.
Table 3 is about my reflection on the strength. As I mentioned that, I have self efficacy, good
control on myself and good communication skill. I also cope up with the situation positively.

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Due to this reason only I have not blamed on the new girl. Rather than blaming her, I have
decided to communicate with her in effective manner. Due to the good communication, I
managed to solve her problem. Therefore, if I will use these skills, I will be able to drive the
better results (Cliffe, 2016).
Area of development
It is true that self-leadership is my good point. However, I am not good in getting
good scores in emotional intelligence and psychology. Therefore, it is essential for me to
develop the self-confidence and self-efficacy in my personality. Emotional intelligence is the
capability of person in managing the emotions under pressure. Emotional intelligence in a
person also helps in showing the compassion for other members (Sánchez-Álvarez,
Extremera & Fernández-Berrocal, 2016). A sense of humour is also one such way to create
the positive environment at the workplace. All these things state that emotional intelligence is
essential for manager. I feel stressed and anxiety about some of the situation in every life.
Therefore, I believe that I must change these things (Petrides et al, 2016).
I also required developing the self-confidence in my life. From the result of 360
feedbacks, I come to know that I have lack of confidence in myself. There are times; I need
the support of other person. In spite of optimistic person, I feel hesitation in myself.
Confidence helps in getting respect from other persons.
Professional and personal change/ goal setting
Goal setting is essential for professional as well as personal change. Goal setting
theory also states that gaol setting is required to link with the performance. Therefore,
challenging and specific goals with the proper feedback helps in getting the better task
performance. It is true that if goals will be clear, it will become easy to achieve the objective.
Several disadvantages are also associated with this because person become centered in order
to achieve the objective. The starting phase at the time of defining the objective is ensuring
the achieving objective.
From the discussion in the survey results, it is clear that I required to improve the
emotional intelligence and level of confidence. Therefore, I have set the goal in order to
overcome the weakness in short as well as long term. My goal is measurable, specific,
achievable, time framed and realistic. My goal is to meet with the confident person and know

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their success story. In addition to this, I also like to talk as well as meet with those persons
that will help me in gaining experience. I am sure that I will be able to achieve the goal
because I am hard working person.
Table 4 highlights my SMART goal setting
Smart goal setting Short term goal Long term goal
Specific Development of confidence
by involving with the
confident, professional as
well as experience people.
Work with the staff of top
level management.
Measurable Discussion regarding the
experience of other persons
as well as attending the
presentation.
After 2 years, gain the
experience at work place.
Achievable Putting efforts in voluntary
activities in specific tasks
Success is not so far.
Realistic Personal development as a
short term objective will help
in career to achieve the long
term goals.
Inclusion of positive attitude
will help in making the
decision as well as solving
the issues.
Time framed Ensure meeting with the
clients between 9am to 5 pm.
Completion of these goals
after decision the specific
time frame.
Conclusion
IN the limelight of above discussion, it can be concluded that this assignment has
given me the opportunity to know my strength as well as weakness. I have also learned how
to cope up with the weaknesses. By undertaking the survey from various people, I come to
know my good [points as well as bad points. It will prove to be valuable in achieving the
goals of future. I also learnt from the reflection I required to work on my strength more and
cope up with the drawback in order to become successful manager. In addition to this, I am
willing to adopt changes to overcome my weaknesses. Through effective goal setting, it is

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true that i will be able to become successful in my chosen career. Overall, this assignment
work was very much helpful for me in order to find out my self-leadership skills and
providing me a way to remove the negative points in my personality.

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