Discovering Strengths / Leadership

Self Discovery

100

Self-Reflection

• Encourage introspection through journaling, mindfulness, and honest self-assessment. What activities energize them? What comes naturally? Where do they excel?

200

Feedback

• Seek feedback from trusted friends, family, mentors, and professors. Others often see strengths we may not recognize in ourselves.

300

Assessments

Utilize personality assessments (Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder), skills assessments, or career aptitude tests. These can provide insights into natural talents and tendencies.

400

Experiential Learning

• Engage in internships, volunteer work, clubs, and extracurricular activities. These provide opportunities to test skills and discover new passions.

500

Coursework

• Pay attention to subjects that pique their interest and where they perform well. This can indicate areas of strength and potential career paths.

Strengths to Professionalism

100

Communication

• If a student is a strong communicator, they can hone this skill through presentations, group projects, and public speaking opportunities. This translates to effective leadership, teamwork, and client interaction in the workplace.

200

Critical Thinking

Students with strong analytical skills can further develop them through research projects, debate teams, and problem-solving challenges. This translates to strategic planning, decision-making, and innovation in professional settings.

300

Creativity

• Students with creative strengths can explore them through writing, design, music, or performing arts. This translates to innovative problem-solving, marketing, and product development in the professional world.

400

Leadership

• Students who naturally take initiative and motivate others can develop leadership skills through student government, club leadership, or team captain roles. This translates to effective management, delegation, and team building in the workplace.

500

Interpersonal Skills

• Students with strong social skills can further develop them through teamwork, networking events, and mentorship programs. This translates to building relationships, collaboration, and conflict resolution in professional settings.

Benefits of Leveraging Strengths

100

Increased Confidence

When students utilize their strengths, they experience greater success and build confidence in their abilities.

200

Enhanced Performance

• Focusing on strengths leads to improved performance in academics and extracurricular activities, which translates to better job performance.

300

Greater Engagement

• When students work in areas that align with their strengths, they are more engaged and motivated, leading to greater job satisfaction.

400

Career Clarity

• Understanding their strengths helps students identify career paths that align with their natural talents and interests.

500

Increased Resilience

• When faced with challenges, students can draw on their strengths to overcome obstacles and bounce back from setbacks.

Key Elements of Leadership

100

Goal-oriented

• Leaders set clear goals and inspire others to work towards achieving them.

200

Influential

• Leaders use their interpersonal skills to motivate and persuade others.

300

Collaborative

• Leaders foster teamwork and create an environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute.

400

Developmental

• Leaders invest in the growth of others by providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for development.

500

Empowerment and Delegation

    Trusting Others: Leaders should be able to empower their team members by delegating tasks and responsibilities. This shows trust in their abilities and allows them to develop their skills.

    Facilitating Growth: Leaders provide opportunities for team members to grow and develop. This includes offering training, mentoring, and challenging assignments.

Leadership Types

100

Transformational

 Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve a shared vision, often through charisma and emotional connection.

200

Transactional

• Focused on clear goals and rewards, using a system of incentives and consequences to motivate.

300

Servant

• Prioritizing the needs of followers and empowering them to achieve their full potential.

400

Democratic

• Involving followers in the decision-making process and valuing their input.

500

Laissez-faire

• Providing minimal guidance and allowing followers significant autonomy.