1.5 - About University

Emotional competency My assessment Coach’s assessmentKnowing who you are (warts and all!)➠ self-awareness of own feelings➠ getting feedback to align your self-perception with that ofothers➠ having sufficient self-esteem to be able to take risks[☛ 15.1 Balance, 15.3 JoHari Window]Personal self-mastery (dealing with your own feelings)➠ taking responsibility for yourself; not blaming others for yourshortcomings➠ handling yourself well in emotional and changing situations➠ not being threatened by others’ expertise or aggressiveness➠ integrity and trust➠ balance between big picture (vision, creativity, innovation)and detail (structures, priorities, getting things done)➠ consciously modeling the behavior you expect in others[☛ 1.8 Recursive Leadership, 15.5 Habits]Motivation and drive (having a results orientation)➠ formulating and holding yourself accountable for your goals➠ a balance between becoming (wanting and leading change)and being (getting things done)➠ able to get personal results, but not at the expense of yourcolleagues[☛ 1.7 Results-Based Leaders, 13.3 Accountability]Awareness of others’ emotions and needs➠ empathic and understanding; able to walk in another’sshoes➠ taking a personal interest in others and what others have tosay➠ active listening skills➠ knowing and, if appropriate, adapting to the maturity, styles,and preferences of others.[☛ 8.7 Active Listening, 14.7 Personal Preferences]Social skills➠ helping others succeed; seeing your success as the success ofothers; crucial to leader success➠ teamwork: knowing when to collaborate and when to compete➠ networking: building a win–win support system➠ basic counseling skills: being able to help people express theirconcerns, needs, and feelings➠ communication skills➠ roles and power relationships: reading and working withinthe inevitable organizational power structures[☛ 8.1 Conversations, 9.1 Leadership Versatility, 13.10 Careers]Copyright McGraw-Hill 2000. Original purchasers of this book are permitted to photocopy or customize this worksheet by downloading it fromwww.books.mcgraw-hill.com/training/download. The document can then be opened, edited, and printed using Microsoft Word or other word processingsoftware.SECTION 15 TOOLS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF 457