Personal Assessment

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an grow, self-confidence. I usually play it safe when it comes to my abilities. I have all the confidence in the world when it comes to things that I know well. However, in areas if the unknown, the fear of personal failure always looms over my head. I need to work on this aspect. Sometimes the fear of failure does not allow me the ability to try something new. Therefore bringing self-confidence down. For example, the time when I was 10 years old and I nearly passed on an opportunity to take a penalty shot in overtime. It was the semi-finals in soccer. I was afraid that I could miss and we would lose the game. After a quick pep talk from the coach, I took the penalty shot and scored. We still lost the game, but I will never forget how that doubt entered my mind.
Self-knowledge is important for anyone’s leadership development. When you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, you are able to identify key areas that you excel in and/or need growth in. Only when you are able to overcome weaknesses that stops you from becoming an effective leader, you are able to become one. Such a process is key to developing leadership skills, as illustrated in the following reference in the text:
“Leadership development is self-development.”(James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, 2002, p. 390)
Another reference to this thought is demonstrated by the following quote:
“The quest for leadership is first an inner quest to discover who you are. Through self-development comes the confidence needed to lead…Learning to lead is about discovering what you care about and value. About what inspires you.”(James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner, 2002, p. 391)

Working with Others Assessment

Two behaviors were similar in areas of respect and feelings. All scores were 8’s. The other individual was able to agree with my consensus that I consider myself a very strong individual in regards to Respect and Feelings.
The individual is my bes...