My Self-Assessment
I have traveled to many places around the world; therefore, I have been exposed to many different cultures. These experiences have molded me to be a very culturally accepting person. I am very friendly, yet because of past deceptions, have trouble trusting others. I prefer a high relationship behavior rather than a task behavior. My family taught me respect and supplied me with the basic ethical rules that make me honest and trustworthy today. Because I am the eldest of my brothers and sisters, I developed maturity and responsibility at a young age. I am a very competitive person who hates to lose. I always want to be the best at everything I do and cannot stand to be mediocre. Like Colin Powell, I believe that “Optimism is a force multiplier.” I am a fighter and have difficulties abandoning my goals. One day I know I will be successful and be recognized for my accomplishments.
What motivates me is my hunger for success. I often dream of being a hero, having my own business and being able to take care of my entire family in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In my life, money has always been an uncertain resource, so one day I want to have the ability to get anything I need without restrictions. So saying that I am mainly motivated by money wouldn’t be wrong because it allows me to satisfy my physical needs without any struggle. My plan is similar to the Maslow Need Hierarchy. Like I said earlier, I would first need to satisfy my physical needs. Then I will try to provide my family and myself with safety, but I would value my self-esteem and self-actualization before my social need.
The One Minute Manager says, “People who feel good about themselves produce good results.” Firstly, before believing in achieving a specific goal, you need to believe in your abilities and yourself. I have a strong self-confidence that has allowed me to achieve great things when others didn’t believe I could have done it. I had many injuries while running track but my determination to be the best continued through hope and training. I never gave up a task until it was proven unachievable. I feel I have the qualities required to be a great leader: competitiveness, optimism, maturity, good communication skills and many more. My behavior will certainly help me to achieve my goal and makes it very realistic due to the simplicity of my achievement plan. I am a fighter and will succeed.
References:
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell by Oren Harari, p.215-2
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, p.19
