Leadership Level 1 - Personal Leadership

Learning Objective

Develop fundamental leadership skills including self-awareness and emotional intelligence (grounded in real frameworks like Sinek's work on trust and Greenleaf's servant leadership), master effective communication strategies for various situations, build strong interpersonal relationships through active listening and feedback, and establish personal growth practices for continuous improvement. This level is self-guided and meant to be attainable in a few weeks.

Prerequisites

None

Primary Resources

• Simon Sinek: Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe (TED)
• Greenleaf Center: What Is Servant Leadership?

Tasks

1. Self Development

   • Complete leadership style assessment
   • Identify strengths and areas for growth
   • Create personal development plan
   • Practice self-reflection techniques

2. Communication Skills

   • Master active listening techniques
   • Give and receive constructive feedback
   • Present ideas clearly and confidently
   • Practice written communication

3. Relationship Building

   • Build positive peer relationships
   • Work effectively in teams
   • Show empathy and understanding
   • Navigate difficult conversations

4. Personal Effectiveness

   • Make decisions systematically
   • Manage personal stress
   • Set and achieve personal goals
   • Lead by example
     • Read or watch a real leadership framework (e.g. servant leadership, Sinek's psychological-safety talk) and reflect on how it applies personally

Level 1 Completion Requirements

• Complete a self-assessment of personal leadership strengths and growth areas
• Maintain a personal development plan and self-reflection log for several weeks
• Demonstrate active listening and constructive feedback in a team setting
• Give a clear, confident presentation or status update to the team

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