INT 162 - 3 Part Series on How to Lead in 2024 - Part 2 - Creating Your Individual SWOT Analysis

You know about doing a SWOT analysis professionally, but have you ever considered doing one for personal goals?

In this episode of "Int-HER-rupt," host Linda Yates delves into the second part of the three-part series on how to lead in the new year. She emphasizes the importance of creating a personal SWOT analysis as a leader and outlines the key steps to carry out this analysis effectively.

Discover why it's essential to create a personal SWOT analysis and how it help with your leadership goals in 2024.

Understanding SWOT Analysis

Linda details the significance of a SWOT analysis, which involves identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.  She explains that this analysis is a crucial tool for leaders to prepare for the new year, a new project, or leading a team.

Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses

Linda encourages leaders to list their strengths and, if necessary, seek input from trusted sources.  Emphasizing the importance of being realistic and celebrating one's strengths, she also highlights the significance of acknowledging and addressing personal or team weaknesses.

Uncovering Opportunities and Addressing Threats

Linda discusses how leaders can recognize opportunities and positive conditions through planning. She also explains that through strategic planning, one can identify and mitigate threats, which are external negative conditions.  

Creating a Growth Plan

In the context of leadership, Linda stresses the need for leaders to develop a growth plan for themselves and their team members.  She highlights the value of specific goals, continuous learning, and the impact of growth on personal and organizational development.

Celebrating Milestones

Linda emphasizes the importance of celebrating milestones, sharing personal experiences of goal achievement, and the impact of celebratory experiences.  She shares how celebrating along the way keeps motivation high and contributes to overall happiness and satisfaction.

With a focus on self-awareness, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, Linda's insights offer a valuable blueprint for leaders looking to navigate and lead effectively in the coming year. She underscores how applying these strategies can enhance leadership acumen, build trust within a team, and infuse passion and energy into goal pursuit.

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"Threats are out of your control, but through planning, you can navigate against them or through them to reduce the impact they may have." - Linda Yates.

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