YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE

YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills.

How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in specific areas of leadership. In this Discussion, you will complete Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. This assessment will identify your personal strengths, which have been shown to improve motivation, engagement, and academic self-conference. Through this assessment, you will discover your top five themes—which you can reflect upon and use to leverage your talents for optimal success and examine how the results relate to your leadership traits.

RESOURCES

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

Complete the  StrengthsFinder assessment instrument, per the instructions found in this Module’s Learning Resources.

Please Note:  This Assessment will take roughly 30 minutes to complete.

· Once you have completed your assessment, you will receive your  “Top 5 Signature Themes of Talent” on your screen.

· Click the  Download button below  Signature Theme Report, and then print and save the report. We also encourage you to select the  Apply tab to review action items.

NOTE: Please keep your report. You will need your results for future courses. Technical Issues with Gallup:

If you have technical issues after registering, please contact the Gallup Education Support group by phone at +1.866-346-4408. Support is available 24 hours/day from 6:00 p.m. Sunday U.S. Central Time through 5:00 p.m. Friday U.S. Central Time.

· Reflect on the results of your Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.

· Download your Signature Theme Report to submit for this Discussion

 

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It seems like you’re preparing to complete the StrengthsFinder assessment to evaluate your personal strengths and how they relate to your leadership traits. To get started with the assessment:

1. **Complete the StrengthsFinder Assessment:**
– Visit the StrengthsFinder website or use the access provided through your course’s Learning Resources.
– Follow the instructions to complete the assessment. It typically takes about 30 minutes.
– Upon completion, you will receive your “Top 5 Signature Themes of Talent” which represent your dominant strengths.

2. **Download and Save Your Signature Theme Report:**
– After receiving your results, download the Signature Theme Report.
– Print and save the report for your records. This report will be useful for reflecting on your strengths and applying them to your leadership development.

3. **Reflect on Your Results:**
– Review your Signature Theme Report and consider how each strength relates to your leadership style and behaviors.
– Think about how you currently leverage these strengths in your leadership role or how you can enhance them to become a more effective leader.

4. **Prepare for Discussion:**
– Use your Signature Theme Report to discuss in your course:
– Your top 5 strengths and what they reveal about your leadership potential.
– How you can apply these strengths to enhance motivation, engagement, and self-confidence in yourself and others.
– Action items or strategies you can develop based on your strengths to improve your leadership effectiveness.

5. **Technical Support:**
– If you encounter any technical issues during or after the assessment, contact Gallup Education Support for assistance.

Once you have completed these steps, you’ll be ready to engage in the Discussion regarding your leadership profile based on your StrengthsFinder results. This assessment is valuable for understanding your unique strengths and how they can contribute to your leadership journey.

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