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Step ONE: If you want to lead others more successfully, you must learn
to lead yourself more effectively.
Begin by doing the CSA Leader/Follower Style Exercise.
What is Your CSA Leader/Follower Style?
In order to lead yourself,
you must know your CSA Leader/Follower Style.
Christopher, Smith & Associates,
LLC (CSA) has developed the following exercise to help
you recognize the CSA Leader/Follower Style you prefer to use with your
followers. We believe it is also the same one you prefer your leader(s)
to use when you are a follower. It is clear that since your leader(s)
and followers will have many different CSA Leader/Follower Styles, you
need to know how to work successfully with all CSA Styles.
Write down the NUMBER of one paragraph
in Group A and one in Group B that best describes you as a leader/follower.
Each paragraph as a whole is more important than individual parts of it.
Your immediate reaction is usually the best one to choose. If it is impossible
for you to make a selection, then write down number 7.
GROUP A
(Choose the number that best describes your attitude.)
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I lead/follow trusting that almost always everything will be OK.
I enjoy being with people and helping them feel positive about life.
When I am disturbed about something, I try not to bother others with
it. Sometimes this has caused me to delay handling a difficult situation
of my own.
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I lead/follow with definite ideas because I believe in being straightforward,
but I am more sensitive than most people realize. When I encounter
a problem, I want to change what I am convinced needs to be changed.
I understand life and don’t need anyone reminding me of what the rules
and regulations are.
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I lead/follow believing in a rationale for what I do. When faced
with conflict, I try to remain logical and maintain self-control.
Because I prefer to work alone and prize efficiency, I may appear
distant at times, but I care deeply about people and causes.
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GROUP B
(Choose the number that best describes your actions.)
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I am a leader/follower who faces life directly. I don’t look for
trouble, but I’m not afraid of it. When I get involved, I am fully
committed. Whatever I do, I do whole heartedly.
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As a leader/follower it is not my habit to speak or act forcefully.
I am not scared of the spotlight but I don’t need to draw attention
to myself. I am assertive only when necessary.
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When I am the leader or a follower my actions are principle centered.
I accept responsibility and hold myself and others accountable. Although
I would usually rather not take the lead, I am willing to make sacrifices
in order to reach our goal and do what is best for the team.
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I am unable to choose. I am none of these OR I am a combination of them. |
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