Dfcs training for New County Directors Workshop No. 1 Leadership Trainer’s Guide

Trainer’s Guide 
Would I Follow Myself? 
Would I follow myself?
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Show OH 19 (Would I Follow Myself?). 
Transition and say: Have you ever asked yourself this simple question:
“Would I follow myself?” 
¾ It is not unusual for people to feel concern over a new role in their 
lives and to experience low self-confidence. One way to increase 
confidence in your ability to lead is to take an inventory of your 
personal assets, accomplishments and liabilities. Most people 
overlook many good things about themselves and focus too much on 
negatives. 
 
Workshop 1 for New County Directors
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Rev/Dec., 2006 

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Trainer’s Guide 
Activity: Your Personal Leadership Inventory 
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Activity: Your Personal Leadership 
Inventory
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Complete the “inventory” on the worksheet provided.
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Include assets related to personal characteristics and behaviors—
not to property and investments.
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List “liabilities,” things you think may keep you from being the best 
leader you can be.
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Be honest in your assessment, and don’t be humble.
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Consider all aspects of your life, because outstanding leaders 
know that there must be balance in both their personal and 
professional lives.
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Items such as “good sense of humor,” “organized a successful 
fund-raiser for the church,” and “parent of well-adjusted, happy 
children” are as important as “good problem solver” and “work well 
under pressure.”
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On the flip side, if you know that you sometimes tend to 
procrastinate, micromanage or show favoritism toward certain 
employees, include those on your liability list.
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You will have about 15 minutes to complete your lists.