For this survey, I again asked two other people who I work with to take the survey in order to get a more specific set of results. The results didn’t vary by much which tells me the answers were similar. I averaged my scores which are listed below.
Get on the Balcony— 19 points – Moderately High -This score represents the degree to which I am able to step back and see the complexities and interrelated dimensions of a situation.
Total Identify the Adaptive Challenge— 14 points – Moderately Low – This score represents the degree to which I recognize adaptive challenges and do not respond to these challenges with technical leadership.
Total Regulate Distress— 21 points – High – This score represents the degree to which I provide a safe environment in which others can tackle difficult problems and to which I am seen as confident and calm in conflict situations.
Total Maintain Disciplined Attention— 19 points – Moderately High – This score represents the degree to which I get others to face challenging issues and not let them avoid difficult problems.
Total Give the Work Back to People— 18 points – Moderately High – This score is the degree to which I empower others to think for themselves and solve their own problems.
Total Protect Leadership Voices From Below—19 points – Moderately High – This score represents the degree to which I am open and accepting of unusual or radical contributions from low-status group members.
While I wasn’t too surprised by the results, it was good to see where I view m own leadership style in regards to the adaptive style, but also how my peers view me.
I viewed the TED talk that was recommended for this week and I really enjoyed listening to Diane’s story. People weren’t ready for her to bring her culture and essentially her leadership style into the company but it was good for them. It is good to see leaders who are able to lead with a style other than the alpha male leadership style.
I very much identified with Diane’s story. She worked in a pretty male dominated company from what it sounded like, as do I. Sometimes, the males I work with are not ready to listen to my ideas or solutions – it’s not how they would do it or they have “always done it this way.” Amazing things can happen when you listen to everyone, to include the janitor or the window cleaner. I feel that once you gain more responsibility and notoriety, it is very easy to lose sight of the big picture. You become focused on the top number (or whatever it is that your company does.) A great quality of a leader is when they are able to humble themselves and listen to others – being an adaptive leader.
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