I also bring optimism, imagination and courage to the table in the face of any obstacles that might stand in my way. Interdependence is goal for me, harmonizing the rights of others with the well-being of the group. I value sensibility, following one’s heart to make prudent choices. I am tempered by rationality, and using reasoning to find the rules of life. My personal ethics lens includes my personal actions and behaviors, my core values, and responsibilities.
Assertiveness allows an individual to stand up for self, to communicate with clarity about issues, to be open and honest, to be an effective listener, to take responsibility for one’s feelings, and to engage in conflict resolution with a win-win approach. The ability to stand up for oneself is one of the benefits of developing the skill of assertiveness. An assertive person recognizes that each individual has rights and it is within that person’s rights to express his or her personal opinion. This must be done with consideration for others. When a person stands up for self he or she faces the chances of being ridiculed and being rejected however, assertiveness rises above that and it demonstrates confidence and a lack of fear for rejection.
The second guideline is accepting and confirms others. Everyone wants to feel needed, so we need to be accepting. Sometimes we disagree with others and don’t like certain things they do. Being honest with others is important because we expect real friends to be sources of honest feedback, even if it isn’t always pleasant to hear. For a relationship to work, the people in it must feel confirmed.
The ability to persuade and convince others to accept one's argument or reasoning is such a skill, even though that some people are more gifted at it than others. Good leaders should also have integrity of character and lead by example. These qualities, which go to make up character, can be instilled as well. Leadership learning is a life activity. It can never be done because there is always more to learn.
Maslow’s Hierarchy is actually of the opinion that you need to be loved, safe and surviving to love yourself. We need to feel important. This is where most of us begin to falter because being able to see your influence on
Individual Consideration/Interactivity Transformational leaders attempt to know each person’s talents, and assign them responsibilities accordingly. They respect everybody. Honesty and Integrity. Honesty and integrity are essential elements for sustained effectiveness. People who don’t trust their leader do not follow them effectively.
Feedback is basically asking and telling and through this I can reduce my blind area. My aim is to promote a culture and expectation for open, honest, positive, helpful, constructive, sensitive communications. The 'blindspot‘ I tend to delude myself and withhold issues. Sensitive feedback and encouragement can help to alleviate fear. This can only happen when I feel safe and can trust my fellow members.
Decisions Process: They feel sincerely about things. Admiration of the awareness and decision of others is their paramount concern; however after listening to others, they trust their own instinct. They will make decisions with their heart as well as their mind; if their logic and feelings are not balance, they will decide on what the heart tells them. 2. Build Teams: They believe that we are all faulty; however, they focus on people's gifts and strengths.
SELF DISCIPLINE- To make sure that you are doing the right thing and that you are training yourself the right way. To teach your self right from wrong. SELF DEFENCE- It is not to be able to punch hard or kick high. It is to be able to defend yourself in the correct way. You can defend yourself by verbal agreement or just walk away.
Assertive individual are able to stand up for their rights but, remain sensitive to the rights of others. Staff with such style are usually relaxed and easy going but, honest about their feelings. During an assertive seminar I attended this is said to be the best style for minimising stress and maintain long standing intimate relationships. Active Listening Skills: Active listening is also an essential skill. Being a good listener can increase ones productivity and also improve relationships.