LWMQ: Session 1 Workbook Assignments
Self-Leadership & The Secret to Personal Success
Motivational Intelligence is a crucial component of effective leadership, particularly in self-leadership. The ability to motivate oneself and others is a vital skill that leaders must possess to achieve personal and organisational success.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the geopolitical, financial, and technological forces that can impact one’s team. Leaders must also be equipped with the tools and strategies to navigate these challenges successfully.
This module emphasises debunking the myths surrounding success and highlights the cognitive factors that drive human performance. By harnessing these factors, leaders can cultivate a culture of motivation and achievement within themselves and their teams, ultimately leading to tremendous success for both the individual and the organisation.
Understanding the external factors that can impact our performance, it is equally important to recognise the impact of our internal environment on our motivation and success. Just as we fuel our bodies with nutritious food, we must also feed our minds with positive stimulation. This includes consuming content that uplifts and inspires us, such as motivational speeches, podcasts, or books that align with our goals and values. When we engage in positive self-talk and surround ourselves with positive influences, we are more likely to maintain a growth mindset and approach challenges with optimism and resilience.
Moreover, research has shown that our mental diet can directly impact our physical and psychological health. Studies indicate that positive thinking and optimism can reduce stress levels, improve immunity, and improve overall well-being.
By consciously consuming positive content and surrounding ourselves with positive people, we can cultivate a mindset of growth, positivity, and success. In the context of leadership, this translates to creating a positive and supportive work culture where employees feel valued, inspired, and motivated to contribute their best work.
Therefore, as leaders, we are responsible for fostering an environment that promotes positive mental stimulation, as it is a critical factor in driving personal and organisational success.
With the right mindset and skills, leaders can lead their teams to overcome obstacles and thrive in today’s rapidly changing environment.
HOME STUDY SESSION 01
- Read Articles:
“Kill Your Status Quo Before It Kills You”
Write at least 150 words on what one of these articles meant to you and why you feel the concepts discussed are relevant to life and leadership.
Be prepared to deliver a 10-minute presentation on your findings and Insights.
- Defining Strategies and teaching tools to improve leadership effectiveness:
- Participants take a learning style assessment to determine their dominant and secondary learning styles.
- Complete work assignment A4:
- List three-way you can adapt your communication to appeal more to different learning styles.
- List three ways you can adapt your learning style to create more effective team meetings.
- How can you modify your communication style to better communicate with the following:
- Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic
- List three-way you can adapt your communication to appeal more to different learning styles.