Copyright © 2023. Every Officer Is A Leader. All Rights Reserved. Page: 37 of 136 Transforming Leadership Skills Skill 15 Impression Management: Taking Responsibility for How Others See You What is this skill? This skill involves a person’s awareness of the impact of his or her behavior, appearance, and mannerisms on other people. It is also choosing behavior intentionally to alter this impact in a desired manner. It is related to the foregoing skill in that it involves bringing forward the positive images of self that have been created or discovered. What’s in it for you? Proficiency in impression management will enable you to: Learn to dress appropriately for various situations. Learn to speak effectively and articulately. Express strong, effective, and pleasant non-verbal messages to others. Create the image in others’ minds that you want them to have of you. Avoid being pigeonholed by others’ limited perceptions of you. Behavioral Indicators An individual proficient in the leadership skill of impression management: Participates in representing the “corporate image” proudly. Assesses what is culturally appropriate in the agency of their employ. Has clear career goals and finds a mentor who can “whisper in the ear” where the minefields are that should be avoided if a promotion or special assignment is desired.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjM3ODk4