This document summarizes key points from a leadership training module held at Monte Shannah Farm Resort in Malitbog, Bukidnon from August 29-30, 2009. It discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation for leaders. Leaders must understand their strengths, weaknesses, values and experiences. They should strengthen their strengths and improve weaknesses. The training also covered empathy, social skills, motivation and developing a personal worldview to guide interactions with others. Overall it emphasizes that self-leadership is the foundation for success and begins with deep knowledge of oneself.

1. ASUL Module 1Monte Shannah Farm ResortMalitbog, BukidnonAugust 29 – 30, 2009

2. Man has unlimited wants

3. My wants…….

4. We don’t know what we really want

5. StrengthsWeaknessMotivationWhat drives us to do great thingsInspiration

6. Art of War by Sun TzuIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battlesIf you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeatIf you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle

7. “To Order One’s Life”Self-Awareness As The Foundation Of Leadership

8. Leaders invest equally in their human skills, in their capacity to leadAn introspective journey builds the foundation for success

9. 1. Appreciating oneself as talented2. Identifying personal, derailing baggage that prevents the realization of full potential3. Articulating personally motivating goals and ambitions

10. 4. Determining what one stands for, what impact one wants to make5. Developing a worldview that guides interaction with others6. Acquiring the habit of updating oneself regularly on all the above

11. All leadership begins with self-leadership, and self-leadership begins with knowing oneselfWhat you like and don’t likeYour personal values, principles, mottos – what you stand for and what you believe inThe experiences of your lifeYour coping mechanism

12. Strengthening what you’re good atImproving on your weaknessYou are the masters of your destiny

13. Self-awareness: the ability to recognize & understand your moods, emotions and drivesSelf-Regulation: the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods; the propensity to suspend judgement – to think before actingMotivation: a passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status

14. Empathy: the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other peopleSocial Skill: proficiency in managing relationships & building networks; an ability to find common ground and build rapport

15. To Order One’s Life…Dare to enter into untested watersAcknowledge what is thereSift through your strengths and weaknessesStrengthen – improveAcquire new skills & experiences to build character & live a fuller lifeDo your check and balancePay it forward

16. Mi rende un nostrumento de la vostapacceMake me an instrument of your peace….

17. Go forthASULites and be the best that you can be for yourselves, for others, for God