Some aspects about my view on leadership have changed, and some aspects have stayed the same. One area that changed was I now believe that the vast majority of occupational therapists are leaders. I think this changed because I know more about the distinct value of occupational therapy, and that leaders can take different forms. Occupational therapy is such a special field and I think my definition of leadership has changed throughout OT school. Occupational therapists lead clients to see their value and what they can accomplish. Leadership isn’t just about being outspoken and a take-charge person. It is so much more than that and I think occupational therapists have a special way of being a leader. Another difference in my glyphs was the hair. The first time I drew the glyph I put curly hair meaning that I felt like creativity was more important than organization in leadership. I have now made the hair to more of a wave because I believe a leader needs an equal balance. Something else that also changed was I now believe that a person can be a leader without seeing himself or herself as a leader. I think this changed because I have seen leaders in our class be wise, organized, and articulate, but also quiet and might not view themselves as a leader.
This time doing the activity, I added a freckle meaning that self-awareness is vital to effective leadership. I am surprised that I did not select this before, because I think knowing yourself is so beneficial in guiding how one communicates with others and understands others. Some parts that remained constant were that I still believe I am a behind the scenes kind of leader, and that I have been impacted by a positive leader. I also still believe that an introvert can be a leader. I enjoyed reflecting on how my knowledge and views have changed throughout my time in occupational therapy school.
Here are there instructions for drawing the glyphs:
Glyph Key for Drawing A Self-Portrait of a Leader
Face Shape: If you believe that leadership is an inborn trait, draw a triangle-shaped head. If you think that leadership stems from nurture over nature, draw a square-shaped head.
Eyes: If you think the vast majority of OTs are leaders, make big circles for the eyes. If you think there is a fairly equal mixture of leaders and non-leaders in the field of OT, draw small circles for the eyes. Fill in the pupils. Add glasses if you feel that you have had more experience in leadership roles than most other people your age at this point in life.
Eyelashes: Draw one eyelash on each of the eyes for each of the five themes you can name based on your personal Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment from earlier in the curriculum.
Eyebrows: If you like to take the role of the leader in an out-in-front way, make curved eyebrows. If your leadership style is more behind the scenes, make pointy eyebrows.
Nose: Draw a triangle nose if you think that seeing yourself as a leader is necessary to being a leader. Draw a rounded nose if you believe that a person can be a leader without seeing himself or herself as a leader.
Skin: Add a freckle anywhere on the skin of the face if you believe that self-awareness is vital to effective leadership. Leave the skin clear if you don’t think it’s an essential trait.
Mouth: Draw a smiling mouth if you can think of at least one leader who has had a positive impact on you. Draw a frown if you can’t think of a good example of a leader.
Ears: Draw round ears if you think technology is an important part of effective leadership in many situations. Draw pointy ears if don’t think so.
Hair: Draw the hair based on a continuum, based on your personal viewpoint in two areas:
What’s more important in leadership: Curly hair <-------------------------> Straight hair
creativity or organization? Creativity <--------------------------> Organization
AND
Can an introvert be an effective leader? Short hair <-------------------------> Long hair
No way <------ I’m unsure -----> Definitely yes
Accessories: Add at least one accessory (example: a piece of jewelry) if you see yourself as a leader. Add a hat if the way you think about or approach leadership has changed as a result of what you have learned since beginning in OT school.
Finishing Touch: Label your paper with your name, writing in cursive if you have a written plan or goal about to serving in leadership roles in the future; write in print if you do not yet have a written plan.
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