Lead Self with Aethra Learning Center
Lead Self with Aethra Learning Center
Feb 24, 2023
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Jul 31, 2024
Overview
As part of the LeadSelf program by Aethra Learning Center, I embarked on a deeply personal journey to better understand my strengths, blind spots, and leadership potential. The experience was centered on self-reflection, peer-feedback, and psychological insights, enabling me to uncover how I truly operate under pressure and in collaboration with others.
Over several sessions, I engaged in personality assessments and psychological tests, including tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), DISC profiling, and emotional intelligence evaluations. Additionally, I participated in 360-degree feedback exercises, where close friends, colleagues, and mentors provided candid input about how I show up in various contexts. These processes were thoughtfully facilitated by Aethra coaches in intimate group settings, ensuring a supportive environment where I could openly reflect and grow.
Overview
As part of the LeadSelf program by Aethra Learning Center, I embarked on a deeply personal journey to better understand my strengths, blind spots, and leadership potential. The experience was centered on self-reflection, peer-feedback, and psychological insights, enabling me to uncover how I truly operate under pressure and in collaboration with others.
Over several sessions, I engaged in personality assessments and psychological tests, including tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), DISC profiling, and emotional intelligence evaluations. Additionally, I participated in 360-degree feedback exercises, where close friends, colleagues, and mentors provided candid input about how I show up in various contexts. These processes were thoughtfully facilitated by Aethra coaches in intimate group settings, ensuring a supportive environment where I could openly reflect and grow.
Findings
From participating in LeadSelf, I uncovered several key insights that have reshaped my self-awareness and leadership style:
Strengths: I discovered that my greatest assets include strong empathy, curiosity, and a growth mindset. I naturally seek to understand others’ perspectives and consistently look for ways to learn and improve.
Blind Spots: Peer feedback revealed areas where I could improve, especially in assertiveness, delegation, and maintaining work-life boundaries. These blind spots were eye-opening and highlighted patterns I hadn’t fully recognized on my own.
Leadership Style: The program helped me appreciate my tendency toward servant leadership, leading by lifting others up, which suits collaborative and mission-driven teams. However, I also learned the importance of balancing this with decisive action and clear direction when needed.
Action Plan: Equipped with these insights, I created a personalized development strategy involving:
Setting goals to speak up more confidently in teams;
Practicing delegation and trusting others on project tasks;
Integrating reflective practices like journaling and regular feedback rounds.
Overall, LeadSelf was more than an educational program, it was a transformational process that deepened my self-understanding and equipped me with tools to lead with both humility and effectiveness.
Findings
From participating in LeadSelf, I uncovered several key insights that have reshaped my self-awareness and leadership style:
Strengths: I discovered that my greatest assets include strong empathy, curiosity, and a growth mindset. I naturally seek to understand others’ perspectives and consistently look for ways to learn and improve.
Blind Spots: Peer feedback revealed areas where I could improve, especially in assertiveness, delegation, and maintaining work-life boundaries. These blind spots were eye-opening and highlighted patterns I hadn’t fully recognized on my own.
Leadership Style: The program helped me appreciate my tendency toward servant leadership, leading by lifting others up, which suits collaborative and mission-driven teams. However, I also learned the importance of balancing this with decisive action and clear direction when needed.
Action Plan: Equipped with these insights, I created a personalized development strategy involving:
Setting goals to speak up more confidently in teams;
Practicing delegation and trusting others on project tasks;
Integrating reflective practices like journaling and regular feedback rounds.
Overall, LeadSelf was more than an educational program, it was a transformational process that deepened my self-understanding and equipped me with tools to lead with both humility and effectiveness.