Mastering Self Leadership
Jeff Yacup
How to Improve Decision Accuracy
1. Encourage norms that promote criticism
2. Increase member familiarity and trust
3. Respect and listen to those with information who do not share your background
4. Be cautious of power dynamics. Power can perpetuate over confidence and optimism which encourages conformity.
be extra considerate of tone and timing
use beginning, middle, and end format
make an effort for casual conversations
bring up issues with teammates objectively and professionally
you can only control your behavior...so do it
responding v reacting
ask questions to follow up
be patient
clarify and paraphrase
show interest
Understanding Self-Leadership
Thinking about Autonomy
Thinking about Mastery
A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be at peace with himself. What a man must be, he must be.
The Power of Purpose
Setting SMART Goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
Self Leadership and Saying No
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Know your no
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Be appreciative
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Say no to the request, not the person
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Explain why
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Be resolute as they are pushy
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Practice
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Establish a pre no
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Be prepared to miss out
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Gather courage!