Self-paced learning exercise for AUDIO #1 (WiseLeaders Focus on Dignity)

AUDIO #1: WiseLeaders focus on Dignity: Jack/Suzy Welch: http://bit.ly/1I2O4

Becoming a Wiser Leader: Self-Development Exercises

1. Review AUDIO # 1 as shown above.

2. In your mind, what does treating others with dignity have to do with being a WiseLeader?

3. What hints does the tape give to WiseLeaders for how to treat others with dignity?

4. Describe a situation from your work experience showing how you were NOT treated with dignity. What impact did this experience have on you as an employee?

For self-paced learning exercise for BIBLICAL WISDOM #1 (Foolish leaders rely on what they see and know; WiseLeaders seek counsel.

Becoming a Wiser Leader: Self-Development Exercises

1. Review BIBLICAL WISDOM #1 as shown above.

2. As a WiseLeader, is it foolish to rely on what you ‘see’ and ‘know’? Explain.

3. As a WiseLeader, should you have a clear plan for seeking counsel from others? Why?

4. List three characteristics of an individual from whom you’d seek counsel. Why is each characteristic important?

WISDOM VITAMIN #1: Your most unhappy customers are your greatest sources of learning - Bill Gates @exectweets

Becoming a Wiser Leader: Self-Development Exercises

1. Review WISDOM VITAMIN #1 as shown above.

2. Do you agree or disagree with what Gates says? Why?

3. List your most unhappy customers. Have you learned all that you can from them?

4. List specific steps that you can take to learn MORE from your most unhappy customers.

5. Why haven’t you taken these steps in the past?

TWITTEO #1: Start thinking about your definition of 'wisdom'.

Becoming a Wiser Leader: Self-Development Exercises

1. Review TWITTEO #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BB41MLgoWk

2. What does TWITTEO #1 teach you about wisdom?

3. Based upon what you’ve learned, how can you become a wiser leader?

4. How do you define ‘wisdom’? Strive to define ‘wisdom’ in a way that you can use it as a leader.