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A Look into Leadership
This business report aims to analyze the results of three assessments that were taken to reveal strengths and skills related to my leadership qualities. I have also gathered insight from three peers in my personal and professional environments by asking a short series of questions. I am aware of my major strengths as they relate to my personal and professional lives, so I was interested in the findings of the assessments so I could further my knowledge and self-awareness in this area of my life. I discovered that people who know me and work with me hold me in a higher regard than I hold myself. I am aware of more of my weaknesses than I am of my strengths. This report has allowed me to reflect on myself and learn where I can positively change my personality. Assessments: My Strengths The three assessments I chose to take are Agile Leadership Self-Assessment, PRESence Assessment, and Total Leadership: Assess Your Skills. The Agile Leadership Self-Assessment evaluated my agility in learning, interpersonal skills, and execution
(Capella University, 2023). I scored in the mid-range on all areas of the assessment. I scored mid-range in all areas because I am already a well-developed professional. I have been a natural leader most of my adult life; a lot of that leadership was learned by observing what people need. I have found that many people need a leader who doesn’t necessarily flaunt their leadership role. I am a leader who can hone in on a person’s weaknesses and help them improve their understanding of their role, responsibilities, and goals. I think I score in the mid-range on the assessment because I don’t feel
a need to be outgoing in my approach to leadership, and I don’t have to seek out people to lead or
prove myself as a leader. The PRESence Assessment revealed that I am solid in all areas of leadership except “expression,” which scored as an area of development. I have very mild reactions to just about everything, personally and professionally (Ariel Group, 2023). I am not very expressive, and if I need to express something, I usually do it one-on-one with the person or
group; I do not see a need to react aggressively. The PRESence Assessment provided feedback on areas I could improve, which will be discussed later in this report. The Total Leadership: Assess Your Skills assessment showed that I am about average in every assessed area, except for being innovative
(Friedman, 2023). The assessment did show that I am above average in weaving
aspects of my life together, so I come together as one coherent whole person. I agree with this because I have always done what needs to be done to make positive things happen and stay on the right track.
Feedback From Personal and Professional Peers
I asked for feedback from professional peers and people in my personal life. I didn’t get many responses, but the three I received had similar reactions. I received responses from my landlord, a good friend, and a previous employer. My landlord told me I am at my best when working toward a goal. She often tasks me with dealing with anyone who must repair or improve my house. She mentioned that I was at my best when the air conditioning unit in my home went out. I communicated directly with the repair person and got the work done quickly and efficiently without involving my landlord. In this situation, my goal of getting the air conditioning fixed in the middle of a Florida summer was one that I couldn’t slack on. My good friend believes I am at
