Authentic Leader Journey Report

Work Book 01 1. 1 My Personal do it My Personal Experience Mid- shape examination at APIIT My fellow colleagues were facing difficulties with studying particular chapters that I was sizable at. Therefore, despite of the beat factor, I agreed to servicing them to get with. Taking c atomic number 18 of my pets at substructure & around I am more more c at one timerned almost the well existence of my pets & animals around the neighborhood. ceaselessly feed them on time, groom & treat them in makes of any medical emergency nice & direct towards my duties/ responsibilitiesI do my level trump to parry any irrelevant contact with my finish office friction match that volition disturb my routine & eer try to stay foc mapd on finishing addicted duties on time with satisfactory results. tutelage my house clean & organized I am more concerned about keeping my house & around clean & organized by following the 5S methodology. devotion towards hand crafting, event do byment & humanities I am very some(prenominal) interested in making my own hand crafts in gifting friends & family, organizing small & creative surprise parties for friends & sketching art. Taking up the gainsay of surviveing full-time while studyingAt the point of last(a) year studies, I in like mannerk up a cheat to work on full time while managing my studies, time & labor movements. During O/Ls, failed economic during the branch jump but score an A during the 2nd shy At the first instance, I was very disappointed. I studies part & hard for the second shy which I ended up with an A grade where my pargonnts & teachers were a lot impressed. 1. 2Character Map Characters Map Oshadi Korale of ADSL The smashed love & motive she has towards dowry stray animals has made her stand up through rock bottom situations and prove that if you subscribe the leave behind, you stick out the agency. (Allies) Auditur et altera pars (the new(prenominal) side is heard as well) Lucius Annaeu s Seneca Judgments must non be made without hearing it from both sides. (Historical Figure) Leaders who perceive favors pass no chance to build trust Rober Whipple To be a good leader with followers trust, put your egotism in otherwises shoe. (Author) Dhammo Bave Rakkhanthi Dhamma Ch atomic number 18hu Lord Buddha Be digest in dhamma & dhamma it egotism forget protect you. ( phantasmal Leader) Trust is deal glass, you dismisst bear upon it once broken My Mother Be trustworthy that halts you well(p) & never break it because afterwards, it depart always be in question. Threshold Guardian) We completely have what we give Isabelle Allende Be empathetic & religious serviceful. And it bequeath bob up back to you (Nove be given) Winners dont do unalike things they do things in a different way Shiv Kehera Think creative from the ordinary ( frequent Figure) Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me -B. B King Always learn from mistakes (Celebrity) There is a sufficiency in the world for mans need but non for mans greed Mohandas Gandhi Consume natures gifts sparingly (Preeminent leader) The true wisdom is a resolute determination Napoleon BonaparteWith unbendable determination, dreams could be made pass off true. (Historical figure) Active evil is better than passive good William lake In everything you do, be active (Poet) 1. 3Johari Window render (you discern/ I know) usefulEmpatheticSupports JusticeAnimal LovingreligiousCreativeOutgoingHonestHumorousEco- Friendly eruditeness from mistakesDetermination Blind (you know/ I dont)Value for thingsBoredVery much givingEager to outstandListen to others Hidden (you dont/ I know)PossessiveIndependentStrong Mentality unusual (you dont/ I dont)Accepting, Bold, Logical, Nervous, Proud, organized, Brave, Dependable, Intelligent, Tense Open firmament is being identified by egotism-questioning & with the help of my parents, friends and close associate. * Interviews were carried out wi th my parents, siblings, team up members & other friends in discovering the filmdom side of me. * Deep self-examining was carried out in identifying the hidden side of me. The hidden side of me consisted of those expressions which I had in me but was non feeling comfortable to express publicly due to psycheal defensing reasons. * Unknown side of me was pretty difficult to identify as it was not known to me or others.Therefore, I had to make use of online psychometric test assistants & E- Johari Window exercises to go through these aspects. handlingSelf Awareness In the expedition of beginning to be cause an authentic leader, one must first carry out a self evaluation. Self evaluation consists of catch yourself against past buzz offs youve gone through (childhood beds, educational experiences, moments with allies, results of social interactions & etc). Considering these elements of self evaluation, it coffin nail be still that all these sum up to the key word Self- Awaren ess.Simply breaking down the nub of self certifiedness, it whoremonger overly be known as knowing Who I am. A person without knowing itself atomic number 50 never be expected to understand others & lead others usefully. In sightly an effective leader, one must be recognize the kind that its followers are allowing to look up to. Having a better understanding about our self helps us to understand our interests, strengths, weaknesses, skills, capabilities, fall, motivators, morals & etc which helps us to have a clear picture on our abilities which should be enhanced & drawbacks which needs to be defeat in achieving our targets.In building self awareness, there are several tools initiated by different leaders, researches & other initiators in service of process individuals to discover themselves before fair an effective leader. As you will notice under the appendix, my individual(prenominal) experience mind map, suit map and Johari window concepts are exercised in helpin g me in raising self awareness. Experiences that are elaborated in the experience mind map (appendix 1. 1) re constitute those moments in my look which has flock targets, channelised personal beliefs realize my interests and simply knowing how I prefer to serve myself being true to my tit & instincts.Quoting the university incident, beholding my colleagues facing difficulties in studying for exams with the trammel time factor, I understood that I could do some good deed by helping them to easily understand those chapters which I was god at and at the same time, recall my study memory. As I was done tutoring them, I had the feeling of rapture in me which brought me the determination of helping out people when in need because I felt that I made a good rate out of my living.Overlooking the general past experience mind map, it john be summarized as helpfulness, being organized, affectionateness, honesty, precise working patterns, prone to challenge & creativity are a few notic eable elements in me which explains my perception. As anybody else in the world, I have made use of behaviors, quotes & beliefs other people in extracting examples for me to in fly the coop and look up to. These external parties have had influences on my beliefs & determine where it is strategic to draw a character map (appendix 1. ) in raising self awareness. By building the character map, I have understood that learning from mistakes, activeness, eco- friendliness, honesty, bonnyness, creativity, empathy & helpfulness attracted most of my attention as I believe in them & shape up practice such expressions. Also, the Johari window (appendix 1. 3) further helps me to understand myself in a much advance & more effective level where perceptions of third parties have been brought to the concern.Under the rough orbit, it clearly identify that myself as well as others understand (realized by self questioning myself & interviewing others) that Im a person with interest for others w ellbeing, open personality, ghostly, socially active & who supports justice. Also, out of my concern (blind), others have understood me to be donating & determinant people (eager to outstand) and were identified by questioning my allies, guardians, fiends, team mates & relatives.Under the hidden area, it has showed genuine expressions which I have been hiding from the society for my personal defense. Such hidden expressions explain that Im possessive against what I tuition for, make my own fortune, listen to others & have a very strong mental strength which is protective against failures & disappointments (identified by deeply examining myself). Finally, the unknown area has made me realize a few expressions which neither I nor others have tend t understood in me. In identifying these expressions, I made use of an online psychometric test (on www. onroeconsulting. com) which discovered that I am ablely assertive, able in working in teams & possess adequate leadership qualities. Also, with use of other online resources, I have come to understand that I also possess unknown expressions such as being reasonable (logical, accepting), strong in personality (brave, bold, proud) & possess average leadership qualities (dependable, intelligent). In thick, I disclose myself much therefore, my open expressions are more than unknown expressions which denotes a satisfactory level of self awareness.Therefore, it is learnt that I have an adequate degree of self-awareness, which enables me to understand my feelings. This understanding gives me the great power to control myself, thus enabling me to adequately rise from a failure and push on to achieve intended goal or purpose. Also it shows that I can adequately express myself to others, and are sufficiently able to act firmly when revealing what I feel, with get word to both my motifs and the ideas of others.I am generally able to understand the point of view of other people and can communicate in a quite effective ma nner with other people often with those with a differing point of view. Also, generally have satisfactorily developed skills in terms of social interaction and have a willingness to be involved with others. In terms of group activity, I have the ability to quicken cooperation amongst group members. Work Book 02 2. 1My Personal Values 2. 1. 1Identifying My Personal ValuesWhat is very important to me What is substantial for me What is not important for me HelpfulEmpathyCreativeFair & JusticeHonestDetermination ActiveEco- FriendlyLearning from mistakesTrustworthyReligious AssertiveBoldProudValue for things 2. 1. 2Value Awareness Table Rank Value wherefore is this really important to me? What does it mean to me? Why have I class-conscious it here? 1 Fair & Justice To certify that authentic leaders do not favor or treat people un comprisely. To make sure whatever the surround that Im dealing with, none is being mistreated or hurt upon my perception/ ends/ actions which proves my reliableness When fairness & justice is confirmed, it is makes sure that it has ruled out destructive decisions 2 Empathetic Important to know how others feel about my perception/ decisions Proves the sense of munificence I possess Putting myself in other shoes makes me understand them where I can make decisions which will satisfy all parties 3 Helpful This shows who I am Proves the sense of humanity I possess When working as a leader, I must always move the team along with my actions. Therefore being helpful, it will help the team to move towards goals as one 4 Creative It is important outsmart the ordinary To find better, effective & efficient ways in achieving targets Creativity is the next importance as helping people & the team can be done in creative manners which will save the waste of time, cost & skills Honest It is important in building bonds in the society & win hearts Means my ability to humbly admits my drawbacks & avoid lying for personal interests Honesty must be p racticed promoted to keep the calm environment where no destructive decisions & actions are initiated 6 Trustworthy It is important to make yourself appear dependable to others Trustworthiness that that I possess towards people & ways in which I can promote trustworthiness among people It helps the leader to build alliances & bonds 7 Determination Determination is important to make sure myself as a leader will be surely achieve targets Means that I will not be bored, distracted or disappointed on my journey towards my goals It ensure the achievement of all targets 8 Learn from mistakes To enhance improvements in my self It is the readiness & willingness of myself in accepting the mistake and learn to overcome in enhancing my image of responsibility It will ensure the overcoming of barriers & enhance development 9 Active To avoid fear of boredom & disappointments Means that I will not be distracted by performer of circumstance in achieving my targets which denotes my consistency I t will inspire those distracted followers to be engaged once again and know how to concur determination 10 Eco- Friendly To ensure the protection of limited resources Be moved away from being self centered and preserve limited resources for the sustainability of beings. Helps to build the sense that the leader is not being self centered which will impress its followers 2. 2Values under PressureDuring my service at Imperial tea Exports, I was assigned to manage new buyer inquires and building business family relationships in attracting put ins. Since it was my first working experience, I wasnt much sure of how to plan & organize my work & schedule. I was constantly summoned by my passenger car to follow steps in noting priorities for the at the beginning of the day where I will not tend to miss or duplicate any work and properly my manage my work load. Even after several warned minor mistakes due to my disorganized patterns by compromising on my value of learn from mistakes, I d idnt pay much attention to it where it came to my concern that I had erroneously ignored to correspond to enquiries of a set apart of highly potential buyers.Due to the fear of being blamed, I tend to hide it away where I completely compromised on my value of honesty & trustworthiness. Once this was brought to the concern of my manager by those buyers itself, I was sent through formal procedures in high level warning & my periodical bonus was revoked. As a wise and helpful solution for the above scenario, incase if I was to re- experience such situation, despite of the fact that I will be blamed in short term, I will not hide anything from my manager as he is the immediate personal who can come up with the best solution in settling the situation. I will be completely honest & clearly communicate my situation and build trust within which will be helpful for me in facing potential circumstances.Also, I could adopt a new value in to myself (being organized) in order to revoke such e asily preventable circumstances in the future which will not only develop my effective legitimacy, it will also not make me compromise on my value potentially which will preserve my authenticity. 2. 3Ethical Boundaries 1) 5 Whys In controlling myself over compromising on my value at the point of temptation, I have learnt to follow the 5 WHYs theory where I question myself why am I doing this for five quantify for every answer provided since the first why. It is stated that the researcher will come to understand if they are compromising their values on or before the 5th why. 2) accepted to Heart & Instincts At the point of temptation, I will question myself if I am doing this fit to what my heart & instincts desire or am I being hauld to do so. 3) Religious ViewsUnder certain cases (tempted to lie to revoke being scolded or punished) of temptation, I tend to compare my tempted to do actions with my religious beliefs and control myself if it will breach my religious beliefs. 4) Preset Limits/ Strategies At the slightest notification of possible situations where I will compromise on my values, I pre set a list of actions which I am allowed to observe & not observe to preserve my values and authenticity. Eg during team work where the team is on tight schedule and limited time, I will set a list of my values relevant to team work and reappraisal at times of difficulties to make sure I do not compromise on my values in gaining short term benefits. ) Allies Perception/ feedback 3rd party perception is most frequently used by me in understand if I am compromising on my open area values where I tend to question my family, friends, colleagues & etc. 2. 4Key Learning from Reflecting Values As it is understood that helpful, empathy, creative, fair & justice, honesty, eco- friendly, trust worthy, active, determination & learning from mistakes are my key values which describes my authenticity which will not change under any environment I have adapted these values in myself as I gain a personal satisfaction through them which makes me feel that I can represent myself much better & original.It is understood by studying my values that I have a strong caring towards interpersonal expressions (interest for others) where I am willing to help others, understand their situations/ perceptions, bring out the best/ equal treating on everybody, keeping things clear amongst people by being honest & trustworthy. Also it is comprehensible that I am also keen towards leadership qualities such as creativity, determination & learning from mistakes in improving myself to be a better authentic leader. This can bring my values to a summary that I am more of a peoples person who is willing to create & maintain bonds among and guide them to its development.In further carrying out this authentic journey report, I can use these learning to understand what my extrinsic & congenital motivators are and understand my capabilities in understanding my saintlike spots wh ich will set up the base to build a PDP (Personal Development Plan) in achieving my development as an authentic leader. DiscussionValues To develop an authentic leader, we must develop high awareness of our values. Values are those expressions which we truly adapt and which describes ones beliefs. A person without articulated values where behavior is guided by external factors are low aware of their values & those who has strong articulated values that guide decision & behaviors has high awareness of its values. Values do not change depending upon the environment one operates in & not agreed to compromise for short term benefits. In becoming aware of my personal values, several measures are being observed in this report.Firstly with use of my character map & johari window, I have identified 11 key areas (Helpful, Empathy, Creative, Fair & Justice, Honest, Determination, Active, Eco- Friendly, Learning from mistakes, Trustworthy & Religious) which I believe to describe me the best & to be my values and categorize them as under most important, important & non important values (appendix 2. 1. 1). With use of a value awareness grid, I then prioritized my top 10 most important values (Helpful, Empathy, Creative, Fair & Justice, Honest, Determination, Active, Eco- Friendly, Learning from mistakes, Trustworthy) and understand why they are important to me, what do they mean to me & why I have ranked them there (appendix 2. 1. 2 ). It is pretty easy to live our values when we face no difficulties.But at times when manners throw stones at us, as a person who is in the progress of building authenticity in myself, I tend to compromise on my values in achieving solutions. Therefore further understanding pressure drops on my values, I have discussed a true experience (appendix 2. 2) at my previous workstation where I happen to compromise on my values in seeking temporary solutions. According to Bill George (2007), honourable boundaries set clear limits on what you will do when you are tempted or are under pressure or when you start rationalizing a series of major decisions. Therefore, in order to avoid my process of becoming an authentic leader by compromising on my values, I have set 5 honourable boundaries which will remind me of my limits and revoke value compromising (appendix 2. 3). whys- will question my reasons for being tempted where it will ultimately realize me the fact that I am about to compromise my values for short term goals, True to heart & instincts- discover my heart and inner instincts and question if my values will agree with my actions, Religious views- at the point of temptation, compare my potential actions with religious beliefs and determine its negative impact, Preset limits- will help me to concentrate on following a path which complies with my values & rule out which should not be done to protect my values & Allies feedback- is being frequently followed by myself where I get feedback from my allies on if Im breaching my open values as the notice.It can be brought to a conclusion that my values are more concentrated on inter personal level where most of my values are base on the best interest of how I deal with others and further explain my leadership qualities in possessing to become an authentic leader (appendix 2. 4). Work Book 3 3. 1My Motivation Incident move or Not Justification Midterm exams at APIIT propel I was propel to help them as I understood their difficult situation. And by analyzing my capabilities & my religious beliefs on helping people, I was motivated to help. Keeping the house clean cause The sense of being organized & keeping un complimentsed issue away with simplicity, I was motivated to keep my house clean & tidy. pity for animals Motivated Understanding their incapability in talking & helplessness, I was motivated to provide them with all caring to make sure they are not mistreated or hurt. My religious beliefs also supported my motive. Precise & honesty at work Motivated I was motivated to be precise & honest during work as I want to present my best performance & be honest as I want to be appreciated, values & rewarded in return. working(a) while studying Motivated I was motivated to challenge myself to see if I am capable in facing difficult situations with complete confidence & strong mind. Creativity, event guidance & arts Motivated I was motivated to be such creative & artistic as I had a passion towards doing beautiful thins nd expressing my unstate feelings & talents through being creative. O/Ls 2nd shy Motivated I was motivated by my results as I saw the clear reflection of true dedication. Also, my parents said that they were very impressed by my work where I was motivated to maintain & further develop my capabilities. 3. 2Personal extrinsic Motivators Category Score 1-10 Ranking This is important to me because (fill in top 5) Praise & appreciation 9 1 Important because I look forward-moving for critical feedbacks or constru ctive criticism on different aspects on my actions/ decisions from others point of view to extracts point of learning & development. Money 8 2 It gives me the sense of fiscal satisfaction I can fulfill my needs & wants better while saving for a better & sounding future Position power 8 3 Position power is important to be because, I believe that having a sounding position power will grant me for special privileges which will create better platforms for me to be more creative. Opportunities 7 4 As Im incessantly looking forward to develop myself/ career, I am always motivated by new opportunities which will take my development to a new level. Recognition (or fame) 7 5 As I am looking forward for development, I need to created value & demand for myself.By being recognized, it makes third parties realize that I am being valued. 3. 3Personal Intrinsic Motivators Category Score 1-10 Ranking This is important to me because(fill in top 5) destiny others 9 1 I feel more of an important person and that I make the remediate use of my capabilities & skills where I internally feel that Im making the rightful use of humanity considering their gratitude. Satisfaction from doing agood job 9 2 It provides me great extents of self satisfaction, peace in my mind & blessedness by knowing that Ive done good deed as I believe in karma (what goes around comes back around). world creative 8 3 It revokes the fear of oredom & sense of disappointment and makes me call in beyond boundaries by making the best use of my capabilities & critical thinking. Deriving pleasure fromperforming a task 8 4 It is important for me to understand my current capabilities and figure out ways in which I can further develop them. Challenging & changingthings 7 5 Important because it makes me realize that I am capable of doing things more than I anticipated and motivates myself to further explore those capabilities, be self confident, understand my competencies & deem self value. 3. 4Balancin g Extrinsic & Intrinsic Motivators Off poise situation Prevention or action organism centered on financial motivators where I will tend to compromise on my values & authenticity to gain personal benefits Demand financial motivators to match my value, skills, status & knowledge and always click insure my actions/ decision with my value list 2 Being too much dependent on feedback where it will destroy my critical thinking capabilities & diminish my self confidence Make progress reports on remarked work I perform and cross check with third party feedback and understand expected improvements where in case of absence of feedback, I will still know how to cope up & continue 3 Being carried away with creativity & create situations which cannot match ordinary capabilities & willingness of others which will be an ultimate waste of cost, time & skills Analyze the need for creativity and alter the supply accordingly & plan out ethical boundaries 4 Being over fond of communication and bei ng detoured from original goals & requirements Create a check list of what, how, when, why & who to communicate. And always steer the progress towards success with milestones. 5 Becoming an extremist on achieving final goals where I will lose my complete knowledge over other social/ personal factors which will diminish my abilities of adaptability Arrange my time accordingly & prioritize my working pattern. 3. 5Interests Interest The reason this is important to me is help animals I like to enjoy the unsaid gratitude expressed by animals when they are being helped & taken care of Be organized Important because it saves my time & cost where I can create a perturb or confusion free environment at home, office & etc as I look forward to live with less stressing situations Lending help to people Important to me because it strengthen my capabilities & skills where I also like being thanked for my efforts by words Thinking out of the box Important because I am interested in discovering new things in life, practice them, learn through them & teach them to others and feel the satisfaction of seeing people willing to follow my lead Do the right thing the right way Important because it helps me to reflect the good human I am & even if I commit a mistake, I will learn from it Being religious It reflects the spiritual human being I am, make others be aware of my boundaries & help to create ethical boundaries clarity Important because I do not want to misinterpret myself to another or misinterpret another to myself and create conflicts & contaminate my authenticity Preserving the environment As I understand the value of scared resources, it is important for me to contribute in saving them for the sustainability of all beings cherish people equal It is important because I understand that none will like to be mistreated just as I dislike it. Therefore understanding that, I can do my best to stick to my value of fair & justice & be more authentic & sounding Arts It enabl es myself to freely express my feelings & talents 3. 6Strengths & Weaknesses 3. 6. 1StrengthsHard skills Soft skills Qualities Personality Types Talents/Abilities * Presentation skills * Leadership * Team building * selling * Customer relationship building * Computer literacy * Multi lingual proficiency * Photoshop & other fruityware literacy * Business communication * Teaching * operative experience * Educational background * Motivation * Positive attitude * Communication * Self confidence * Empathy * Working under pressure * Creativity * Sense of humor * Education * Adaptability * Loyalty * Honesty * Helpfulness * Caring * Bonding * Trustworthiness * Artist * Protector * Idealist * Thinker * Achiever * Doer * Performer * rush giver * Spontaneous * giver * Credibility * Designing * Counseling * Singing * Event management * Public speaking * Mehendi arts * Sketching 3. 6. 2Weaknesses 1) Quick temper 2) Extreme expenses 3) Easily bored 4) Time management 5) richly tendency towar ds enjoyment 3. 7Sweets Spots of My Motivated Capabilities Sweet Spot 01 Become an International Marketing omnibus (as I have studies international marketing during my degree and willing to study for CIM as well as I am motivated by the position power) With high interaction with international buyers (where I have the capability of clearly communicating myself where Im motivated by challenging and changing things) In an export oriented organization (as I have similar prior experience and motivated by organizations recognition) Which is recognized worldwide (because I have the capability in managing multiple languages & motivated by the number of potential opportunities available) * Sweet Spot 2Becoming a lecturer (as I have the capability in clearly communication content to people & motivated by getting an opportunity to help others) With opportunities in teaching marketing (as I have prior knowledge and educational back ground in the subject, practical knowledge through working exp erience where Im motivated by the fair pay and satisfaction from doing a good job) In a reputed educational institute in Sri Lanka (as I have the capability of outstanding with creativity in teaching & motivated by recognition) Which is connected with foreign universities (because I have the capability in building bonds & clearly communicate with foreign module leaders & motivated by opportunities I stand in developing my skills? ) * Sweet Spot 3Become a young entrepreneur (because I possess leadership skills & prior work experience & motivated by earning more money & position power) With opportunities in building my own business strategies (as I have analyse business strategies during my degree, creativity and motivated by deriving a pleasure from performing a task) In my own salon & spa (where I have capabilities in marketing, being organized, prior knowledge about the field & motivated by challenging & changing the process) Which is recognized for launching new beauty managemen t technologies (because I have the capabilities in thinking out of the box & be motivated by doing a good job and helping people) Discussion Motivated Capabilities According to Kendra Cherry (2013), Motivation is defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Under the workbook three, it analyzes the indigenceal capabilities of me with use of several tools. As ill George discuss in True North (pg. 106), motivation consist of two forms Extrinsic & Intrinsic. Extrinsic motivators are derived from the external world (money) and native motivators are derived from the meaning of ones life. As the first attempt of understanding my motivation capabilities (appendix 3. ), I have considered my life stories analyzing what caused my motivation/ de-motivation under each story. Once causes are being identified, a cross comparison of myself awareness & values with cause helped me to understand my motivators. Secondly, in classifying what motivators are most crucial for me, I have done an analysis of personal extrinsic motivators (appendix 3. 2) & intrinsic motivators (appendix 3. 3) with use of a grid where I have ranked, scored & explained why these motivators are important to me. Under extrinsic motivators, it was learnt that I was more prone to move for motivator such praise & appreciation, money, position power, opportunities &recognition.Under intrinsic analysis, it was understood that I was motivated at instances of helping others, satisfaction from doing a good job, being creative, deriving pleasure from performing tasks & challenging & changing things. By reconsidering these motivators, it could be brought to a conclusion that my extrinsic motivators consist of those factors which help me to learn and develop myself further & intrinsic motivators are those which brings mental satisfaction. As much as motivators do good, being over attached to them could also bring disadvantages. In analyzing potential possibilities my motivato rs pulling me off balance, it was discovered that greed for money, over- dependency on feedback, too much creativity, too much communication & extremist on goal achieving could potentially pull me off my motivation balance.In overcoming such situations, it was recommended to do time management, activity prioritizing, following ethical boundaries, cross comparison of values & actions, create progress reports and enhance self awareness better in preventing such situations (appendix 3. 4). As motivation & interest play along, it was then discussed how my motivators provoke interest within me to do what I desire. In discovering my interests (appendix 3. 5), I questioned myself, what is important for me? , what am I really interested in? & What makes me passionate?. In the end, it was understood that gratitude, peacefulness, personal development, sense of exploring, accuracy, beliefs & freedom are those hidden instincts which generate interest with in towards my motivators. Once my motiv ators are identified, strengths (hard/ soft skills, qualities, personality types & talents) (appendix 3. ) & weaknesses (quick temper, expensiveness, boredom, time management & enjoyment addiction) (appendix 3. 7) identified where they were then connected to find my motivated capabilities which helped to determine gentle spots (the best of what I want to become by putting my motivations & capabilities together). In identifying sweet spots (appendix 3. 8), I questioned my desires with What to Become? With what originality? , At where? & Which performs what?. International Marketing Manager at an export company, Marketing Lecturer at a foreign university affiliated institute & a young entrepreneur of a salon & spa. ConclusionIn winding up this report, it can be stated that this is report is ground on a critical examination of my effectiveness as an authentic leader by applying models learn at lectures & through reference material to present the research that I have undertaken in my own personal research. In further explaining the report consists of three workbooks which explain self-awareness, values & motivated capabilities of me. Firstly, the report has explained measures in which my self- awareness is being determined. With use of a personal experience map, it shows what remarkable experiences that I have gone through and what makes those life stories special to my instincts. Also, as we all humans look up to third parties in extracting inspirations, I have built a character map which not only consider event in my life story, which also consider roles of those specific characters has played in my development.Also, as the last step of self awareness, a Johari Window is being created which examine my open, blind, hidden & unknown areas of my life which provides me with a better understanding of myself and my characteristics. At the end measuring myself awareness, it can be brought to a conclusion that I am adequately aware of myself where my open area is wide r than unknown as I have thoroughly understood myself. Secondly, with use of self awareness, I have extracted a set of expressions believed to be my values and prioritized them where the most important and important values are being considered to be my values which are true to my heart & which defines me better. Once values are identified, a scenario (compromising on honesty) has been explained where my values were being compromised and what actions would I have taken beside the original response.Also, the report further discuss ethical boundaries which I follow in making sure to not compromise on my values potentially with use of different measures. It can be brought to a conclusion that my values are more concentrated on inter personal level where most of my values are based on the best interest of how I deal with others and further explain my leadership qualities in possessing to become an authentic leader Finally, with use of reasons why I was motivated during my life events men tioned under self- awareness, the report has classifies my motivators between extrinsic & intrinsic which denote motivators through external forces & through life story.In further explanation, my top 5 extrinsic & intrinsic motivators are being selected by ranking & reasoning where it then examine how to balance my motivators incase of circumstances caused due to strong need for motivators which will potentially pull me off balance. As interests are being make by motivators, the report then have discussed ways in which motivators provoked my interest under life story by answering what is really important to me, what am I interested in & what makes me passionate. And then my strengths (hard/ soft skills, qualities, personality types, talents) & weaknesses are being esteemd in understanding my capabilities where motivators & capabilities are cross connected in generating sweet spots which determine the best of what motivates me to be within my capabilities.Collection of sweet spots listed up to an international marketing manager, marketing lecturer & young entrepreneur. Recommendation Following recommendations are drawn in developing me to become an authentic leader. All recommendations compile with the SMART framework. Eg SpecificClarity of dialog MeasurableAsk for feedback from friends, do trial negotiations AchievableImprove understanding the purpose of negotiation RealisticBeing able to clearly identify features of negotiation Time(4 months) Aug 2013-Dec 2013 Skill Objective method acting Time Scale Monitoring & Review Time Management Meet deadlines on time I could maintain a to- do list for the week with time constrains. (6 months)June 13 Nov 13 * Keep a track of tasks completed and its timing * Receive feedback from the task coordinators for meeting deadlines. Identify the times at which you can work the best. Maintain a speed when working. Maintain Contingency Time practice Include chance timing when planning. Negotiation Negotiate to the point Improve understanding the purpose of negotiation. (4 months)Aug 13 Dec 13 * Ask for feedback from friends * Do trial negotiations Clarity of negotiation Present all background ideas and facts. Ability to prevail on _or_ upon Outsource ideas, read articles. consecrate with colleagues. Communication Improve clear talking Practice breath pauses.Make use of audio/ video tracks & articles for practicing. (4 months)Oct 13-Jan14 * Ask my friends for feedback on clear speaking * Ask colleagues for feedback on my understanding of their messages based on my reaction/ feedback. Improve audience skills Listen patiently. Wait for my turn to express. Leadership Improving listening skills Listen patiently. Refer materials which help to improve listening skills. (6 months)Dec 13-May 14 * Request feedback from fellow team members compensate attention to others point of views Let the others express their point of view. Discuss each possibility of every idea suggested. Stress Management Learn about managing stress Research & discover effective techniques in managing stress. Follow therapies in maintaining peace in mind. (6 months)Feb 14- July 14 * Try a trial stress situation * partner feedback Motivation Improve self confidence ask journals and research tips in improving self confidence. succeed workshops. (6 months)Apr 14 Sep 14 * Keep a track of progress since day one and evaluate * Ask friends & family for progress feedback * Compare the current status with those mentioned in external sources referred Improve & manage motivation Watch motivations videos, read articles.Find more innovative and interesting motivational techniques. Prioritizing Prioritizing tasks Cluster all tasks and categorize them according to the priority level. Learn to Say NO. (4 months)Jun 14-Sep 14 * Practice saying no to irrelevant tasks/ activities * Practice procrastination on daily activities and monitor the effect * Ask seniors for their comments Study about procrastination and its exercising Refer books, articles, websites and understand how, why and when to use procrastination. Team Building Improve team building skills Read articles. Involve in real time team activities. (6 months)Aug 14-Jan 15 * Request Feedback from fellow team members