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Self-Leadership in CFLM Module 2

The document outlines Module 2 of a course on Character Formation with Leadership, focusing on self-leadership and its significance in organizational success. It discusses the development of self-leadership through clarity of purpose, risk-taking, reflection, and personal values, emphasizing that effective leaders must influence and be influenced. The module also includes assessment tasks to evaluate understanding of self-leadership concepts.

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Self-Leadership in CFLM Module 2

The document outlines Module 2 of a course on Character Formation with Leadership, focusing on self-leadership and its significance in organizational success. It discusses the development of self-leadership through clarity of purpose, risk-taking, reflection, and personal values, emphasizing that effective leaders must influence and be influenced. The module also includes assessment tasks to evaluate understanding of self-leadership concepts.

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PARTIDO COLLEGE

Goa, Camarines Sur

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Cflm 2: CHARACTER FORMATION WITH LEADERSHIP,


DECISION MAKING MANAGEMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION

MODULE 2:
UNDERSTANDING SELF-LEADERSHIP

MYRA JANE R. NICOLAS Rcrim


Instructor 1

Module 2: CFLM 2 (Character Formation with Leadership,


Decision Making Management, and Administration
1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021
Myra Jane R. Nicolas Rcrim Page 1
MODULE 1
UNDERSTANDING SELF-LEADERSHIP

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:


 Understand and discuss the idea of self-leadership and appreciate the important
Role it plays in the success of an organization.
 Discuss appropriately the development of self-leadership and practice it in your
organization.
 Discern and demonstrate the simple ways of leading one self.
 Know and argue who should be influenced the leaders, the subordinates or both.

LET’S DRIVE IN

Before we start with the lesson, let me first ask you the following questions:
Direction: Write your answer on a separate sheet short size bond paper.

1. In your own opinion, what is self-leadership and its importance to you and to the
organization you are or might be leading?

INTRODUCTION

It is said that anyone can become a leader and make an impact. It actually takes a
tremendous amount of commitment and willingness to develop everyday. Leadership does not
represent a one-time commitment . As a human it starts and ends at you. Also if you are born with
natural leadership traits, much work and preparation is required.

LECTURE NOTES

SIGNIFICANCE OF SELF-LEADERSHIP

SELF-LEADERSHIP
- Is the first stage, or leadership level.
1. Self-leadership allows leaders or senior officers, who undergo very little or no
supervision, to prepare and set targets on their own self to execute such plans.
2. For lower-level employees or subordinates, who cannot always be sure of the kind
of governance or leaders they may face in their careers, self-management enables
them to become effective and efficient workers under any leadership they may
encounter, be it laissez faire, free rule, democratic or autocratic.

Module 2: CFLM 2 (Character Formation with Leadership,


Decision Making Management, and Administration
1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021
Myra Jane R. Nicolas Rcrim Page 2
3. Self-leadership helps make individual decision-makers proactive, focused, and
autonomous. People who do not have a strong self-leadership tend to feel that they
are not in control of themeselves, frequently lose concentration and easily get
frustrated.

Thus, the effectiveness of organizational objectives accomplishment depends on


the self-leadership of both superiors and subordinates.

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-LEADERSHIP
As mentioned earlier, everybody is a future leader. Leadership is therefore not an inborn
trait, but it is developed to become a leader through learning and training people with a sincere
interest. The following are the ways of developing sel-leadership:

1. CLARITY OF PURPOSE
This means that each entity must have a vision and be able to set it up. Being your
own leader, your purpose or vision will be the foundation upon which you will build
self-leadership. Without clearly planned expectations or intent for your life, you will
be at risk, attempting to fullfill the wishes or ideas of people for your life and you will
end up lost in the middle of nowhere.
2. AIM AT SUCCESS AND TAKE REASONABLE RISKS
Risk-taking is a necessary part of life. Challenge yoursef to take on challenging
assignments. Do not deter yoursef or others from past failures rather concentrate
on success. However, risks which are applicable to your intent should be fairly
measured.
3. SPEND TIME TO REFLECT ON YOUR LIFE
Reflections can also mean letting others make an objective evaluation of you.
Although you remain the active doer of the things that you are doing, you may only
see things from your viewpoint. Taking some time off think about life. Compare
experience of current and present to hopes of the future. You can never notice
those small defects until you pause to examine yourself.
4. DON’T TOLERATE JUST ANYTHING
You should not risk your dream. You should learn to be intolerant to any
suggestions or ideas that don’t suit your vision. This intolerance is not just toward
others but toward you. It involves not tolerating negative factors such as laziness,
anxiety and many others in nature.

SIMPLE WAYS TO LEAD YOURSELF

1. Know Your Values and Stick to Them


The ones with real values and ethics are the most trustworthy [Link] ideals that
reverberate with your philosophy, temperament, and creeds to become an effective
leader. People tend to be drawn instinctively to somebody who has a dream, intent and
dignity. One who treats people respectfully and is empathetic to their needs. Make sure
that you know what type of leader you want to become. Personal beliefs in leadership,
core values, and the implementation of those values help leaders become successful.

Module 2: CFLM 2 (Character Formation with Leadership,


Decision Making Management, and Administration
1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021
Myra Jane R. Nicolas Rcrim Page 3
2. Move Towards Purpose
You can’t be a leader unless you have a clear intention to help you through the dark
times. The aim at the end of a tunnel is like a light; a hope that keeps us going. One
has to spend time questioning the real intent or inspiration behind being a leader.
As a leader, you can inspire, guide, and encourage your subordinates to achieve
arger objectives. If you have a clear purpose, then you can make sure the team is
aligned with a common purpose.

3. KEEP IMPROVING YOURSELF


Great leaders are working hard to improve, expand and evolve into better versions
of them. Whether you’ve just started leading or you’ve been a veteran in your place,
make it a point to learn something new by going back home.

4. Make Mistakes But Never Make The Same Mistakes Twice


“All leaders make mistakes. They are part of life.
Successful leaders recognize their errors’,
Learn from them, and correct their faults.”
The only thing that sets a leader different from a great leader is that he never
makes the same mistake twice. Note also that on the back of disappointment
always comes the greatest successes. Trying new stuff, and doing things that
challenge your comfort zone, is important. You might end up making mistakes
whilst doing so. Everyone does. So over them there’s no need to be ashamed.

5. Lead By Example
None is easier than leading from the front. Not only is it a brave thing to do but it is
a very leading thing. Perhaps that’s why they all find it toughest. The only thing that
can turn you into a leader is when you begin to act like one.

INFLUENCE OR INFLUENCED?

“Your job gives you authority.


Your behavior earns you respect”
-Irwin Federman

If you influence others and provide direction and guidance, then you lead them. Many of us
only assume that leaders are those individuals born with unique abilities or gifts or situation that
are right. That’s not always the case, though, the fact is that everyone is a prospective leader. That
makes a person a good leader is not just his skills and skills but primarily his character and
attitude.
Leader must influence and should be influenced. Everyone can influence and should be
influenced somebody either for the good or for bad. Even the shyest person can influence at least
10, 000 people in his or her lifetime. A person to be called a leader should have followers for him.
He has a direct his people to something which will bring goodness, not harm. Just as a good
leader should, it only takes skill, knowledge and compassion for an individual to harness influence.

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Decision Making Management, and Administration
1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021
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SUMMARY

Self-leadership is the ability to consciously influence your own thoughts and behavior in order to achieve
your personal goals or an organization’s objectives. Self-leadership helps make the individual proactive,
disciplined, and independent decision maker. People who have no strong sense of self-leadership tend to
feel they are not in control of themselves, often lack of focus and get overwhelmed easily.

ASSESSMENT TASK #2

Direction: Answer the following, Write your answer on the answer sheet below.(Handwritten)

1. How self-leadership be developed in a person?

2. To whom the success of the achievement of organizational goals is dependent and WHY?

3. Enumerate and explain the simple ways of self-leadership.

4. Which is good for a leader? To influence or to be influenced? WHY?

Take Note!
“Kung nahihirapan kanang unawain ang jowa mo,
Ito na lang modules ang intindihin mo!”
-Ma’am MJ
Reference:

Character Formation 2 Leadership, For your question or clarification?


Decision Making Management and Administration FB Account: Ni Co Las
A Textbook By: Nicholas S. Caballero, Ph.D and CP #: 09512252134
Liza Joy B. Barican, MSCrim Gmail: janeriva022@[Link]

PARTIDO COLLEGE

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Decision Making Management, and Administration
1st Semester, S/Y 2020-2021
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COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Goa, Camarines Sur

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Decision Making Management, and Administration
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Common questions

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The simple ways of self-leadership include knowing and adhering to one's values, maintaining a clear purpose, constantly improving oneself, learning from mistakes, and leading by example. Recognizing personal values and ethics fosters trustworthiness and effective leadership. A clear intention guides leaders through challenges, while continuous self-improvement keeps them competent. Learning from, but not repeating, mistakes helps grow experience, and leading by example demonstrates commitment to leadership ideals .

Self-leadership fosters individual autonomy, proactivity, and discipline, characteristics essential for achieving organizational goals. Leaders with strong self-leadership set clear targets and execute plans efficiently under minimal supervision. These traits trickle down to subordinates, who become efficient and adaptable in varying governance styles, leading to improved performance. Self-leadership ensures members at all levels are aligned with organizational objectives, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness and cohesion required for goal achievement .

The development of self-leadership involves clarity of purpose, aiming at success and taking reasonable risks, spending time reflecting on life, and not tolerating anything that does not suit one's vision. Clarity of purpose entails having a clear vision that acts as a foundation for self-leadership. Aiming at success involves taking challenges and measured risks without being deterred by past failures. Reflection involves self-assessment and making evaluations, sometimes by others, to understand oneself better. Lastly, intolerance towards negative factors such as laziness or anxiety ensures that one's vision remains focused .

Reflection is essential for enhancing self-leadership as it provides an opportunity to evaluate one's actions and mindset objectively. It involves pausing to compare past experiences with current situations and future aspirations, identifying areas for improvement. Reflection can highlight small defects in one's approach, fostering self-awareness and growth. Taking time for self-reflection mitigates the risk of repeatedly making the same mistakes and refines personal leadership qualities, ultimately leading to more effective decision-making and leadership .

A leader needs followers to be recognized as such because leadership inherently involves leading others toward a common objective. Followers provide validation of a leader's influence and effectiveness. Without followers, a leader's capacity to enact change or achieve goals is diminished. The module suggests that a leader's true test is in directing people towards beneficial outcomes, thus reinforcing the need for followers to ensure a leader's impact and legitimacy .

Lacking a clear vision in self-leadership poses the risk of attempting to fulfill others' expectations or ideas for one's life, which can result in feeling lost or without direction. Without planned expectations or intent, individuals may struggle to identify their own goals, leading to potential dissatisfaction and confusion .

The module posits that influence in leadership is dual-faceted, encompassing both the ability to influence others and the openness to be influenced. This duality ensures a dynamic, interactive leadership environment. Influence requires not just authority but also behavior that earns respect. Effective leaders need to direct followers towards beneficial outcomes, combining skill, knowledge, and compassion to guide others. Simultaneously, being influenced is crucial for leaders to learn and adapt, thereby enhancing their leadership capacity and fostering collaborative growth .

For lower-level employees, self-leadership allows them to be effective workers even under varying leadership styles such as laissez-faire or autocratic. It makes them proactive, focused, and autonomous despite the leadership style they face. For leaders, self-leadership means setting targets and executing plans with minimal or no supervision, thus ensuring efficient leadership and organizational success .

Natural leaders are distinguished by their commitment, character, and attitude, rather than just their skills or inherent traits. They demonstrate a clear vision and ethical values that resonate with followers, setting an example through behavior and decision-making. Their ability to influence others stems from earned respect and not merely from positional authority. Natural leaders are continuously learning and evolving, displaying a unique balance of decisiveness, empathy, and resilience .

Leaders differentiate themselves by acknowledging and learning from their mistakes rather than repeating them. Successful leaders view errors as learning opportunities, which contribute to their personal and professional growth. They embrace challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones, knowing these may lead to mistakes, but they don't let these mistakes hinder their progress. This approach cultivates resilience and helps in turning disappointments into future successes .

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