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According to Kouzes and Posner, leadership is about a persons observable actions and
behaviors (Kouzes & Posner, 2013). Using the self observation tool of the Student Leadership
Practices Inventory, I explored five areas of leadership: model the way, inspire a shared vision,
challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart (Kouzes & Posner, 2013). In
this paper, I explore, in depth, areas of leadership where I excel and areas where I need
improvement.
Of the five leadership practices, I scored highest on enabling others to act. I am not
surprised that this practice was my highest score. Enabling others to act comes naturally to me
because I enjoy working with others. I believe that everyone has strengths and weaknesses that
can be beneficial when working towards a common goal. I recognize that everyone has
something that they can bring to the table. Enabling others to act is the leadership practice that I
am most comfortable with because I enjoy forming trusting, caring relationships with others.
According to my peers, enabling others to act is my strongest leadership practice. My
peers actually scored me a little higher than I scored myself during my self-assessment. Enabling
others to act is a practice I am comfortable with regardless of the setting. Whether I am working
in a group project or taking care of a patient, I utilize the skills of this leadership practice to
guide my actions. I enjoy building relationships and being a part of dynamic groups. Enabling
others to act requires actively listening and a certain level of respect for others and their
decisions. Even if I do not agree with others decisions, I have enough respect for others to
support their decisions.