Week 3 PSY 250
Task 3 — Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
To be successful as a mindful leader, understanding your strengths and weaknesses is critical.
First, read the article on the Compelling Behaviors of a Mindful Leader. Then, read the article on Developing Mindful Leaders.
Begin thinking about what traits you have and what traits require further development. Also, consider what are the practices of mindfulness or mindful leadership?
Next, write a list of strengths and weaknesses you think you have and contrast the list with what has been identified in the article. A full list of typical strengths and weaknesses is attached below for your convenience. Describe this comparison. Does it make sense to you? Are you surprised by how you align with the traits of a mindful leader? Why or why not?
Then, consider this question: Can you improve your strengths? Explore McQuaid’s article (and video) to begin thinking about the ways in which you can develop strengths of not only a leader, but a Mindful Leader. Consider what strengths you may need to achieve mindful leadership and success. Chapter 6 in the Search Inside Yourself text is also a good resource to help you answer this!
In a 2-3 page essay, (1) discuss what are the practices of mindfulness or mindful leadership?, (2) discuss the comparison of your strengths/weaknesses to that of a mindful leader; be sure to include your reaction. Finally, (3) provide a detailed response to the question posed to you in Step 3. Be sure to discuss how beneficial it was to you, and the extent to which you now feel more mindful. Your essay should contain properly formatted citations and be free of spelling/grammar errors.
Lesson 3 — Mindful Control
ACTIVITY 1
Watch Search Inside Yourself on the concept of Self-Regulation
What are your thoughts? How self-regulated do you think you are? Are there any changes you’d like to make?
ACTIVITY 2
Social skills training helps individuals make better choices in various situations. As a mindful leader, properly responding to conflicts is what makes you unique!
Think about a time you were unable to handle a conflict. What method(s) did you use and would you handle a similar situation now? Why or Why not?
Knowing what you know now, and using the article above, what would you do differently? What kind of communication technique would you use?
Then, thinking about your past choices, how have your choices affected your work and relationships? And, what will future success look like to you?
ACTIVITY 3: Self-reflection journal
ACTIVITY 4: Final Project.
This week, begin working on Requirements 3 & 4 for your Final Project. The draft version should be uploaded here!
Upload your responses to Activities 1 & 2, your reflective journal for the week, and a draft of Requirements 3 & 4 from your Final Project here!
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