Since I can't access external articles, including "Are Leaders Born?" by Paul Bundle, I can help guide you through the discussion based on the questions provided. Here’s how you might think through and discuss these questions in your group:
1. How good are you at learning to lead?
- Discussion Points: Consider personal experiences in leadership roles, how you approached learning from them, and the resources you used (books, courses, mentors). Reflect on feedback you've received about your leadership style and any changes you've made as a result.
2. Are you so trapped in what you are doing that you are not actively learning to develop your ability to lead?
- Discussion Points: Evaluate your current work and responsibilities. Are you merely executing tasks without reflecting on your leadership journey? Discuss potential distractions or tasks that consume your time, limiting opportunities for learning. Consider scheduling regular reflection time or seeking out new challenges that push your leadership capabilities.
3. Is there someone trying to teach you, but you are not listening? Your best teachers are the people around you that give you feedback each and every day.
- Discussion Points: Identify individuals in your life—colleagues, friends, family—who provide feedback or teach you through their actions. Reflect on any defensive tendencies you might have when receiving constructive criticism. Discuss the importance of being open to feedback and how to better integrate it into your leadership development.
4. Does your facilitator, coach, or mentor assist you in developing your leadership skills?
- Discussion Points: Assess the effectiveness of the people you turn to for guidance. Are they challenging you to grow? Are you allowing them to help you? Discuss the qualities of a good mentor and share experiences about how you've benefited (or not) from mentorship.
Conclusion
Encourage everyone in the group to be honest and open in their responses. The collective insights can provide a richer understanding of each person's leadership journey and highlight areas for future development. Consider setting actionable goals based on the discussion to enhance your leadership skills collectively.
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