GRAD 702 – Reflections on Module 2 Concepts

When given my HBDI results, I was expecting a strong "A" score, but was very surprised to see that I was actually a "B". Organization has always been in a part of my life, but I didn't feel it was a dominant trait to my overall personality. However, Quadrant A did rank second on the list, but nevertheless was surprised.
When the knowledge of being a "B" quadrant, I will try to take on more of the organizational aspect of my group assignments and determine if this is where my true strength lies. Our group is constantly learning more about each others strengths and weaknesses with every meeting, and this HBDI test allows for an outside technological source to aid the group process.
When it comes to the lasting legacy that I want to leave to my family, I want them to look at me with the same level of respect that they looked at my grandfather when he was alive. His leadership even in our family circle was inspirational to me as a child and throughout my adolescence, and I aspire to give my family as much guidance and love that he gave to all of us. When it comes to more of a countrywide or global perspective, I want as many people as possible to learn from my financial teachings. Much of the country and the world don't pay enough attention to their finances and live a rougher life than they should be if they simply would have done some simple preparation during their professional life. I want to teach people a few basic steps that will allow them to lead happier lives both during their careers and during those Golden retirement years.
The most creative thing I have been a part of is developing the training plan for over 7000 Personal Bankers for Chase. I was one of the leading factors and decision makers on how Chase bankers will be trained to sell and solicit Chase products and services. I have been a part of training videos and literature that guide bankers all over the country on how to service their customers and grow their own personal wealth at the same time. This gives me constant gratification and self fulfillment at work, and allows me to shine within this large organization.
When it comes to conflict, nobody deals with it perfectly every time. for the most part, my method of patience seems to be effective and it allows the problem to work itself out versus feeling that I always have to get the last word in. Groups in all forms have individuals that act and think differently, and once I came to terms with this, the amount of conflict seemed to decrease around me.
Week two's assignments gave me a firm understanding of what to expect from the PDP and allowed me to work on certain sections that will be incorporated into this paper. At first, the assignment seemed overwhelming, but now that I am realizing that as the weeks progress, I am constantly coming one step closer to completion, I feel much better about this task.
Covey's readings helped me to gain an even better understanding of how to win the respect of both your peers and management to the point where the company will look to you for advice, and that natural leaders can essentially manage the managers. This also gave me an understanding of how I personally operate in the office by using the "Modeling" approach to train and guide colleagues to accomplish a central goal.