First Day - Monday

Today was our first full day. Very intense. We got our Myers-Briggs Type indicators back. I am an INFP, as always - though moving a little more to the extrovert when I am at work. I do still need to close my door on occasion to get down time and get away from people to recharge. I sat at an empty table and 3 of the 5 guys sat with me, none of the women. I don't know why but I thought that was interesting. Most of the protege's are women and most of the mentors are men. Another interesting fact. We assessed our learning styles, with mine being visual and kinesetic,

So far my goals are to deal with others better, deal with conflict better and learn how to lead my partners and peers in my businesses better.

After such an intense day, I went swimming and ate dinner in my room. I needed the alone time.

Homework reading: "Leadership That Gets Results" About emotional intelligence and leadership style. I think I have a mix of authoritative, affiliative and democratic. But I wonder if I am using them at the right times always. I wonder if I stay a little too long in democratic and then feel put-out when the project isn't going my way or toward my vision. I can think of instances last year where I started out democratic but then wasn't able to keep sight of vision with detractors present.

Additional Reading: "Leadership and Self-Deception:" I can see how I put myself in the box with bosses and peers. I get a negative opinion and hold it for awhile and then don't want to work with those people again or try to structure projects with those people to a minimum.