I was pretty nervous about finding out what my co-workers thought about me in regards to my leadership skills. I was expecting bad reviews from them. To my surprise, their assessment of me was better than what I expected. While their reviews were not the highest, they were still better than my own assessment for the most part. This was a really nice surprise and it increased my confidence. The only item that came below my own assessment was my ability to pressure others. I never realized that I lacked an authoritative side. However, now that I think about it I totally agree with their assessment of me. When I need to get things done, I rarely motivate people through pressure. I have always found other approaches that worked well for me. However, I do understand that it is important for leaders to convey a sense of control and authority.
I am very glad for the feedback that was provided by my peers. Their reviews of me are very helpful. Going forward I will keep in mind that I need to convey to others that I can also be authoritative. I normally don't receive feedback from others but going forward I will seek it because it will only help me learn and grow as a better manager. I will take feedback from others with an open mind and work hard to improve my leadership skills.
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