A road block I encounter from day to day basis is the lack of proactive-ness. Typically, I will start off doing homework by organizing my thoughts and preparing my list to do. As I start out working on the activities I lose track of my goal, and as Covey describes, "the power to make and keep commitments to ourselves is the essence of developing the basic habits of effectiveness." (Covey, 92) In my case, I just forget that I am on this ladder to effectively completing my list of tasks. From reviewing things we have read by Covey reminds me that it takes a very conscious decision to be effective on a daily basis.
I think it is incredible to realize that there are so many parts and levels to being human. The scientific research on the brain and how our nerves communicate ideas such as emotions is a great reminder of how humans "capacity to act on our thoughts and feelings, and to make things happen, is unmatched by any other species in the world." (Pg.201) "To be human, as well as a leader, we must learn to hone in on the skill of maintaining a balance between "our intellect and our emotions." (pg. 212) It takes persistent practice and patience to be conscious of the ways we can grow as a leader. My main attraction to this UGS course was the hope that one day I will overcome the limits I set on myself and become a better leader.
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